In reply to Katie86:
Hi Katie, Sorry to hear you didn't get onto the CA sheme this year.
I was lucky enough to get onto the CA scheme in 2007-8.
At that time only one of the 8 CAs in my year was leading E1 or above when we arrived at PYB, (although many more were when we left), likewise only a couple were in the year that replaced us.
Although I don't know the criteria used to select CAs now, I do not believe you need to be a rock climbing superstar to get the job.
You sound like someone who is really enthused and motivated by your passion for the outdoors. Stick at it and I'm sure it will provide all sorts of fantastic oppoutunities in the future with or without the CA scheme.
Good luck.