Diversity + Inclusion Statement
At The Circuit, we’ve seen firsthand how bouldering has the ability to bring people together and to help people overcome personal challenges. The sport challenges its athletes to push their physical and mental limits both in the gym and in their personal lives.
However, we are also aware of the barriers that hold people back from joining our community, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). We are committed to lowering the barriers to create a more inclusive, welcoming, and safe space for our BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
On this page, you will find links to affinity groups such as PDX Climbers of Color as well as information on other meet-up groups that will be hosted at our gyms. We hope to expand this page over the next few months in order to offer more resources for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and adaptive climbers. If you are part of a group that would like to host meet-ups at our gym please email groups@thecircuitgym.com.
Additionally, we will be allotting a certain percentage of our youth program income to youth scholarships. We will be reaching out to local organizations that focus on educating and empowering the underserved youth in our city so they know we have scholarships + resources available.
We cannot say “climbing is for everyone” while racism and white supremacy create inequitable access to gyms and crags for so many. We understand that changes will take time and we are committed to continuing to find new ways to make the climbing experience inclusive for all.
Affinity Groups
PDX Climbers of Color
Meets from 7-9P on the third Wednesday of every month at The Circuit Gym NE.
50% off day passes + free shoe rentals
BIPOC Climbing Club
Hosted by Latinos Outside
Meets from 6-8P on the last Thursday of every month at The Circuit Bend.
50% off day passes + free shoe rentals.
Women’s Bouldering Night
Meets from 6-8P on the second Wednesday of every month at The Circuit Bend.
50% off day passes + free shoe rentals.
Ladies Climbing Coalition
Meets at 6:30P on the second Tuesday of every month at The Circuit Tigard.
20% off day passes + free shoe rentals.
Queer Climb Night
Meets from 6-8P on the first Thursday of every month at The Circuit Bend.
50% off day passes + free shoe rentals.
Queer Mountaineers
Hosted by Queer Mountaineers
Meets on the second Thursday evening of every month at The Circuit NE.
50% off day passes + free shoe rentals.
QTBIPOC Climb Night
Hosted by QTBIPOC Climbers.
Meets at 7P on the first Monday of every month at the Circuit NE.
$9 day passes + $2 shoe rentals
Veterans Climb Night
Hosted by Central Oregon Veteran Ranch.
Meets at 6-8P on the third Tuesday of every month at The Circuit Bend.
50% off day passes + free shoe rentals
Scholarship Program
We will be allotting a certain percentage of our youth program income to scholarships for low-income families.
Please fill out the appropriate form below and send it youth@thecircuitgym.com to apply.
If you are part of a group that is interested in scholarships or discounts, please email groups@thecircuitgym.com.
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