About ICL
Interscholastic Climbing League
The Interscholastic Climbing League (ICL) is a co-ed, team-based climbing league for school-age students, led by coaches and supported by High Point Climbing and Fitness.
The league gives students across the Chattanooga area the chance to learn new skills, stay active, and build friendships through the sport of climbing in a fun, encouraging environment.
Our Mission
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Promote healthy, active lifestyles for students across Southeast Tennessee through climbing.
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Build confidence and a love for the sport by focusing on safety, skill development, and teamwork.
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Foster community and connection through friendly, team-oriented competitions.
Current Teams
High School
- Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts (CCA)
- Chattanooga Christian School (CCS)
- Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (CSAS)
- Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts (CSLA)
- Girls Preparatory School (GPS)
- Ivy Academy
- McCallie School
- Notre Dame High School
- REconnect Nature School
- Signal Mountain High School
- Silverdale Baptist Academy
- Soddy Daisy High School
- STEM School
- St. Andrew's Sewanee School
Middle School
- Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts (CCA)
- Chattanooga Christian School (CCS)
- Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (CSAS)
- Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts (CSLA)
- Ivy Academy
- Normal Park Museum Magnet School
- REconnect Nature School
- Red Bank Middle School
- Silverdale Baptist Academy
- Signal Mountain Middle School
Season & Meet Schedule
The ICL season runs November through February. Some teams practice year-round, while others climb only during the competition season.
Typical Meet Times
Meets are usually held Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at either Riverside or Downtown, with start times of 4:30–6:00 PM or 6:30–8:00 PM.
Check the calendar below for the exact days and locations. Meets don’t occur every weeknight.
Riverside ICL Practice Schedule
Teams also practice outside of meet times. Riverside has a structured schedule to keep things organized, while Downtown practices are more flexible due to greater capacity.
Get Involved
Interested in joining an existing ICL team or starting one at your school?
Contact our Programs Manager, Emmett, at emmett@highpointclimbing.com.