If you’re an experienced climber or instructor, speed up the check in process by filling in some forms in advance. If you’re a beginner, check out our instructed sessions on our New to Climbing page.
Getting started is very easy if you are over 18 and can appropriately fit a climbing harness; attach to a rope with a rethreaded figure of eight and safely protect your partner using a belay device.
You just need to go through a simple 3 step process to ensure you are safe to climb with us. You can climb with us as a guest climber (perfect for those who are not local) or, if you plan to visit more regularly, you can become a registered climber.
Registered climbers receive many benefits such as: reduced entry prices, discounts with our trade partners and the ability to bring in guest climbers to benefit from your discount rate. If you have any questions you can complete this process in full at the centre, otherwise steps 1 and 2 can be completed online. Please note that online registration forms will automatically be deleted if you don’t visit the centre within 60 days.
STEP 1: READ THE T’s& C’s
Read our Conditions of Use and Rules (our T’s & C’s) so you know how we work – we will quiz you on them when you visit!
STEP 2: FILL IN AN ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
Complete our online registration form. Once you’ve finished, follow the instructions to electronically sign and submit the form.
STEP 3: VISIT US!
On your first visit, we’ll sign off your paperwork and undertake climbing safety checks, which includes some questions to be sure you’ve read the Conditions of Use!
If you’re under 18 and are a regular climber there are lots of ways you can climb with us. Whichever route you choose, we will always ask your parents or guardians to sign a registration form confirming they are happy for you to climb. If you are under 16 we will always ask that a parent or supervising adult accompanies you to the centre. If they are climbing and supervising you, then they need to remain with you at all times and supervise your climbing to make sure you are safe!
Here’s a reminder of the ways in which under 18s can enjoy climbing at the centre.
CLIMBING WITH A SUPERVISING ADULT
If you’re aged 5 or above you can come climbing under the supervision of a competent adult climber. They’ll need to sign you in as a novice and complete a Parent/Guardian Consent Form when they check in at reception. They’ll also have to supervise your climbing so you are safe at all times!
CLIMBING WITHOUT SUPERVISION
If you are aged 14 or above and are an experienced young climber who wants to climb independently you can attend a “Junior Sign Off” session for Bouldering, Top-roping or Lead climbing. The process is rigorous and you will be asked to demonstrate your technical competence and risk awareness. Give us a call or visit us to find out more.
COACHING AND SQUADS
We run regular try-outs for our Climbing Development Squads and our experienced coaches are always available to offer 1:1 performance coaching to young adults wishing to develop their skills on the wall.
We like meeting new climbers and welcoming to the centre. If you’re already a registered climber and are over 18, you can bring along two guests. You’ll need to take full responsibility for them whilst they are climbing at the centre. We understand that sometimes guests are novices, some may be under 18 and some may be experienced climbers so check out the information below to help you understand what we expect in each case.
GUESTS WHO CAN CLIMB
If you’re a visiting climber coming independently or as a guest of one of our climbers all you need to do is complete a Registration Form. Our instructors will check your belaying and ask you a few safety questions before you climb. If you sign in as someone’s guest they are technically responsible for you for the duration of your visit! If you are a BMC member don’t forget to bring your membership card – we offer a £1 discount!
GUESTS WHO ARE NOVICES
If your guests are new to climbing we’ll ask them to complete a Novice Climber Form and read the Novice Climber Terms and Conditions. You will need to take responsibility for them for the duration of their visit and provide the supervision and tuition they need. You will also need to belay them at all times – they should not be belaying anyone unless signed off by one our instructors to do so!
GUESTS WHO ARE UNDER 18
We welcome children from the age of 5 into the centre to climb with supervising adults. If you’re bringing children to climb, you must complete a Novice Form and take full responsibility for the children for the duration of their visit. You must be responsible for belaying any children under your supervision.
We have always welcomed groups into the centre and have a long track record of designing sessions for all age groups in the roped climbing area or in our Clip ‘n Climb arena.
Likewise we have always welcomed visiting instructors and their groups to the centre. Give us a call on 01382 426 850 or drop us an email to talk about your needs and how we can support your visit. You will also need to read a copy of our Terms and Conditions for visiting groups and provide evidence of qualification and insurance to lead instruction in an indoor wall.
Our new Primal Gym is open for registered climbs to use as part of their climbing training programme. . We have a Primal rig setup for Squats and bench press, including dip bar and landmine press attachments. Two benches and a full range of dumbbells up to 40kg. We have Olympic bar, 15kg bar, EZ bar and trap bar. We also have a range of kettle bells and pyro boxes. The gym comes complete with a Primal dual pulley machine with two 100kg stacks. For our fingerboard area, we have four pull up bars, a full range of beastmaker micros, along with a whole range of different fingerboards and edges. The fingerboard station is equipped with pullies and lifting pins so you can add or take off weight to suit your training needs.
Registered climbers may access the gym as part of their climbing fees. However all users MUST complete an Induction Process before first using the facilities. This includes watching our Required Gym Induction Video to ensure you understand how to use equipment safely and competently and signing a Gym Waiver