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Our NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme) clubs are structured, weekly lessons for ages 7+ aimed at developing climbers’ skills & techniques in a fun, social & safe environment.

The best athletes have to start somewhere right? NICAS is THAT place for climbers!
We are a '“NICAS Climb Primary Centre” which allows us to offer the entire syllabus from beginners right through to those looking to compete at the highest level. If competing is not the goal, no problem - enrolling on the scheme will allow climbers to gain the skills needed to enjoy a lifetime of climbing and make great friends along the way.

Pricing

Our NICAS sessions are £76 per month and billed at the start of each month on a recurring membership. The clubs run all the way through the year, even in the Summer months. We have found this consistency really helps with the kids’ progression in the sport.

Levels

Level 1 & 2 focus on developing beginners into competent climbers with a focus on safety, rules and basic movement.
Level 3 takes those skills and builds on them by exposing candidates to advanced techniques as well as exploring the history and ethics of climbing. By passing level 3 candidates will have met the standard equivalent to a pass at GCSE level.
Upon reaching Level 4, climbers will be introduced to ‘Lead Climbing’ and will learn everything from clipping to rope management and advanced belaying techniques. A pass at level 4 is equivalent to an A Level pass.

If you would like to discuss our 14yrs+ Teen RockUp session please call us on 01273 558447, but please be aware that this session is not for novices, and climbers must be able to pass a safety test to join those sessions.

Parents and Siblings

It’s not just the kids that get all the fun! As a parent to a child in a kids club you can receive a highly discounted climbing membership. For just £35 a month (which is a 50% discount on our standard membership) you can get unlimited climbing with all the benefits of our usual monthly membership. There is also a sibling membership option for those not in a club but still wanting to climb, which is £25 per person.

Don’t know how to climb? No problem. We have a variety of courses to suit what you’re looking for. If you want a quick start we highly recommend taking our half hour Auto Belay Induction which covers both our bouldering area and the auto belays. After completing this course you can also supervise up to two children climbing in these areas. If you’re looking for rope climbing, our Beginners Course is the best place to start. Check out all the possible options below.

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