Sports Club Spotlight: Rock Climbing Association

Name: Rock Climbing Association

Coach: Cristian Cano

President: Michael Winarto

Vice President: Cailey Granado

Secretary: Ryan Luna

Historian: Andre Contreras

Adviser: Arturo Cabrera, UREC recreation specialist and Youth Program assistant director

Established: 2011

What is the main purpose of the club?  “The main purpose of the club is to compete. We want to compete, we want to get our name out there. So, we want to go to other schools and look as they said, ‘Oh! They are the UTRGV guys and they’re good.’”

Highest Level of Competition: Collegiate Climbing Series

Season: Year-round

Meetings: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Climbing Wall in the UREC.

Requirements: None.

Fees: $15

Instagram: rgv_rca

–Compiled by Ramiro Barrera