Climbing courses
Adults and children can learn how to climb on one of our professionally taught courses.
Beginner's climbing course
Our two-stage climbing programme involves an induction session and consolidation session. Inductions are taught in small groups of no more than six people. You don't need any previous experience in climbing but participants must be over 16 years old.
Sessions take place at the indoor climbing wall at the Centre for Sport on Frenchay Campus. Once both parts of the course are complete, you will be able to use the climbing wall on a recreational basis.
How to book
Sessions cost £25 for the induction and consolidation.
Please contact us to register your interest.
Rocky Rangers junior climbing club
The Rocky Rangers climbing club is a professionally taught climbing course for 9- to 16-year-olds. During this six-week course, participants will work towards the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) Level 1 and 2 Awards through fun and informal sessions.
All sessions take place at the indoor climbing wall based at the Centre for Sport on Frenchay Campus.
Who can take part
This course is suitable for 9- to 16-year-olds with no (or limited) experience of climbing.
Cost and dates
Rocky Rangers course: Term 1 on Wednesdays
Age: 9-16 years old
Dates: 17 September – 22 October (six weeks)
Cost: £60
Rocky Rangers course: Term 2 on Wednesdays
Age: 9-16 years old
Dates: 5 November – 10 December (six weeks)
Cost: £60
Rocky Rangers course: Term 3 on Wednesdays
Age: 9-16 years old
Dates: 7 January – 11 February (six weeks)
Cost: £60
Booking
Please call Centre for Sport on 0117 3286200 to book and pay.
School and group climbing
Ever thought about offering climbing sessions to your students? Whether you are looking for a one-off taster session (ages seven plus) or a progressive multi-session course (ages ten plus), we can assist you in offering a great experience for your group.
What we can offer
- GCSE PE and College sessions
- NICAS Level 1 and 2 accredited courses
- Teambuilding sessions
- Taster sessions
Cost and booking
For further information, prices and bookings, please email the Climbing Co-ordinator at alexander3.george@uwe.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
Weekly drop-ins
Join our new weekly Saturday morning drop-in sessions for children aged 7–16 years old. Sessions combine a mix of top rope climbing and fun, climbing-based games.
There is instruction from fully qualified staff and all essential equipment is provided.
Cost and booking
Saturday drop-in sessions (one-off sessions)
Age: 7-16 years old
Dates: TBC for this academic year
Time: 09.15-10.15am
Cost: £7
Booking
Please call Centre for Sport on 0117 3286200 to book and pay.
Climbing parties
Scale new heights with a climbing party at the Centre for Sport. Suitable for children aged 7–16 years old, a climbing party package includes:
- one-hour climbing session, taken by a fully qualified and DBS-checked climbing instructor
- full use of all equipment required, including harnesses and helmets.
Cost and booking
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