We are running NICAS/NIBAS!
These courses are are all about helping young people learn to climb! We run levels 1-3 in this centre.
What is NICAS/NIBAS
NICAS - National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme - Focused on roped climbing does also include some bouldering
NICAS Climbing is all about teaching young people the ropes, it teaches them how to climb, how to tie a knot and belay a partner. It's fantastic for children looking to learn a new skill.
NIBAS - National Indoor Bouldering Award Scheme - Shorter climbs without ropes over matting
NICAS Bouldering focusses on the techniques and skills necessary to be a skilled boulderer, it's great fun and indulges children's creativity whilst teaching them safety and making friends at the same time.
Both schemes are nationally recognised achievements, providing a structured progression for complete novices through to experienced climbers and boulderers. NICAS Climbing & Bouldering are administered by the Association of British Climbing Walls Training Trust (ABCTT), recognised by the Association of British Climbing Walls, Mountain Training and supported by the National Mountaineering Councils. They are taught nationally, so children may continue their NICAS journey no matter where in the country they may be.
The Scheme aims to accredit individual achievement and promote good practice, structure and deeper knowledge. The Scheme focuses on skills, knowledge and safety through logged experience. Emphasis is on developing progression not graded performance. Both Climbing and Bouldering are run in levels, The Climbing Hub being able to offer NICAS level 1-3 in both schemes. Level 1 is for new entrants, it teaches them some basics. Level 2 helps to consolidate those skills developing some degree of competent and safe behaviours. Level 3, 4 and 5 are part of continuing progression of becoming a more skilled, independent and proficient climber. The participants are moved up through the levels when the coach thinks they are ready.
Participants must be a minimum of 7 years old, and we run to an upper age limit of 17.
We are running both NICAS Climbing and Bouldering across the school term dates. We take payment in blocks depending on the school term length 4-7 usually. A logbook (part of NICAS Scheme enrolment) used and the tool for which their participation and achievement is recorded costs £12.50 for each scheme. This is a one-off charge for Levels 1-3.
Please note: NICAS enrolment is not mandatory, and the clubs can be attended without a logbook. We encourage a healthy participation in a hobby such as climbing and/or bouldering and
NICAS Climbing - 90-min sessions, £96.00 (6-session block)
NICAS Bouldering - 60-min sessions, £78.00 (6-session block)
Call us to book on 01274 270123