Climbing at The XC - NICAS
Age: 7 - 17
This NICAS Pre-Assessment is perfect for any budding climber wishing to start their long-term journey in the sport.
During this 90 minute session we will assess the participants ability to, be able to understand and adhere to the rules of the climbing centre and what their instructor asks of them. We will also be looking at how they behave and the participants attitude towards the sport to see if it is best suited to them.
NICAS Level 1. This is the entry-level award for candidates who wish to learn basic climbing skills. This level focuses on a safety-conscious attitude as much as climbing skills. It is designed to be achievable by any climber with aptitude, whilst remaining under the direct supervision of a coach at all times.
NICAS Level 2. This level is a key stage in a climbers development. It is designed to correspond to most climbing centers' membership standards. A level 2 holder should be a potentially independent top rope climber and boulderer. They have mastered the basics of climbing on an artificial climbing structure and should be able to climb and boulder safely and, if appropriate, independently.
Participants must have passed a Level 1 NICAS course prior to attending.
NICAS Level 3. Now that Level 2 has made you a safe climber it is time to make you a better climber. This level concentrates on climbing technique and movement with some additional knowledge on equipment. You will need to spend a lot of time climbing to improve your technique and fitness. Bouldering is a key component of this level as it will help develop both strength and technique with repeated practice. You can learn to improve from the experience of other climbers and coaches, films and websites.
NICAS Level 4 Prep Module. Life at the sharp end! This level introduces you to lead climbing with all its attendant risks and required skills. Lead climbing steps the whole experience of climbing up a gear, with the possibility of a free fall always present. Candidates who gain this level should be capable lead climbing competently and in control at most major lead climbing walls in the British Isles. Minimum performance grades are introduced, as a certain level of physical ability is required to lead safely on steep routes that are less likely to result in injury in case of a fall.
Lead climbing carries higher risks and responsibilities for both climber and belayer, so this level has also been designed so that you must complete a set of pre-requisites before you move onto lead climbing. For simulated lead climbs, you must be on a top rope (or auto-belay) whilst practising the skills for lead climbing. For simulated lead belaying, the climber is on a top rope in addition to the lead rope.
Contact details:
thexc.co.uk
01442 952333