The Proving Ground

The Proving Ground An indoor climbing facility in Bloomington-Normal dedicated to bouldering: climbing short routes above a thick padded floor.

Summer League starts June 18!!Six weeks of friendly competition for ALL ability levels - from first-timers to seasoned c...
06/08/2026

Summer League starts June 18!!
Six weeks of friendly competition for ALL ability levels - from first-timers to seasoned crushers, there's a division for you.

Never done a league before? Nobody's judging, everybody's cheering. It's good people climbing together with a little friendly motivation. And your first league is on us! First-time participants are FREE.

League nights are Thursdays, but you compete through Sunday. High quality Comfort Colors tee included, prizes for top finishers in each division, and we close the season with a party + potluck on July 30th.

REGISTER HERE!
https://app.rockgympro.com/b/?&bo=3ac8bec5473d4ba5b9d871d55db6b7a7

Photo by Gloria Faith Photography

Summer days are long — we're leaning into that. Starting June 1st through August 30th, we're opening at 10am on weekdays...
06/01/2026

Summer days are long — we're leaning into that. Starting June 1st through August 30th, we're opening at 10am on weekdays. Come in, warm up, and make a morning of it. See you on the wall!

If you've been thinking about joining TPG, now's a great time to make it happen, and bring the whole household with you....
06/01/2026

If you've been thinking about joining TPG, now's a great time to make it happen, and bring the whole household with you.
Through June 30th, we're offering prepaid 3-month memberships at a price that makes it easy to say yes:

Solo: $189 (you'd normally pay $240)
Family of 2: $289
Each additional family member: just $100

Never been a member? Your first month of rentals is on us.
Family memberships cover everyone under the same roof. Come climb with us this summer.

PURCHASE HERE!
https://app.rockgympro.com/b/?&bo=1e6fae2fb9fe4063aaa0609b461bb4b9

Looking for something awesome to do with your kids this summer? We've got you covered! Our Youth Summer Punch Pass is 5 ...
05/27/2026

Looking for something awesome to do with your kids this summer? We've got you covered! Our Youth Summer Punch Pass is 5 visits for $89 — rental shoes included, valid through August 31st, open to all climbers 14 & under. Bloomington-Normal's home for climbing is ready for your crew. Link to purchase below, or just stop by the gym!

https://app.rockgympro.com/b/?&bo=168da0a4c893430fa0e185707ca22b4e

You’re invited! This Saturday, to celebrate all the incredible moms out there, we want you to come in and paint a pot, w...
05/07/2026

You’re invited! This Saturday, to celebrate all the incredible moms out there, we want you to come in and paint a pot, write a card, and plant a flower for your mom! Pots will be available in the lounge after 1 PM! 🌼

What are you looking forward to the most?
05/04/2026

What are you looking forward to the most?

Final scores are in! Thank you all for another great season 🙌🏼 this has been the tightest win between the colleges, with...
05/01/2026

Final scores are in! Thank you all for another great season 🙌🏼 this has been the tightest win between the colleges, with only a half point difference between 1st and 2nd place! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 winners can look out for your names on our Champions board! We will see you in the fall!

Only one more week to go! Just a reminder - your three lowest scores will be dropped for your final score! See you next ...
04/23/2026

Only one more week to go! Just a reminder - your three lowest scores will be dropped for your final score! See you next week!

We will no longer require pre registration for our Boulder Basics Class, join in on the fun!
04/21/2026

We will no longer require pre registration for our Boulder Basics Class, join in on the fun!

Week 11 in the books!
04/17/2026

Week 11 in the books!

Address

1701 E Empire/Suite 220
Bloomington, IL
61704

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+13098080309

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