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Schools

Schools can book to bring groups through the school day. Term long sessions, individual sessions or block bookings can be made. These can be suitable for the sport component of GCSE, A-levels or D of E sport or a specific syllabus can be created for your group.

We also run Nicas Climbing and Nicas Bouldering sessions. Logbooks can be purchased and completed during the sessions and these can be used to demonstrate their achievements. These are recognized nationally at other climbing walls.

From the nicas website:

‘WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF NICAS CLIMBING AND NICAS BOULDERING?

NICAS Climbing aims:
  • to develop climbing movement skills and improve levels of ability
  • to learn climbing rope-work and how to use equipment appropriately
  • to develop risk assessment and risk management skills in the sport
  • to work as a team, communicate with, and trust a climbing partner
  • to provide a structure for development, motivation and improved performance
  • to develop an understanding of the sport, its history and future challenges
  • to provide a record of personal achievement
  • to point the way to further disciplines and challenges in climbing beyond the scheme.
NICAS Bouldering aims:
  • to develop climbing movement skills and improve levels of ability
  • to learn how to use equipment appropriately
  • to develop risk assessment and risk management skills in the sport
  • to work as a team, communicate with, and trust other boulderers
  • to provide a structure for development, motivation and improved performance
  • to develop an understanding of the sport, its history and ethics
  • to provide a record of personal achievement
  • to point the way to further disciplines and challenges in climbing beyond the scheme.


THE THREE NICAS BOULDERING LEVELS AVAILABLE AT UP CLIMBING ARE:

1. New Boulderer
An entry level award for candidates who wish to learn what bouldering is as a physical activity and how to use a bouldering wall safely.

2. Foundation Boulderer
Aimed at helping the candidate to understand how a bouldering wall works, and basic preparation and control while bouldering, with an introduction to equipment and movement skills.

3. Competent Boulderer
Corresponding to most bouldering–only centres’ “membership” standards. This is aimed at ensuring a candidate possesses the knowledge and skill to boulder safely at any bouldering facility and operate in a responsible manner.

Feedback from schools that have previously attended has been great and has included:

‘A great boost to the confidence and self esteem of students’

‘Great activity and facilities and it was enjoyed by all. We’ll be back next year’.

‘The instructors have been amazing and the students have loved it’.

If you’d like to find out more about what we can offer your school then please contact us on info@upclimbing.gg