Summer Events at The Climbing Works

WEDNESDAY, 1 JULY 2009
Submitted By: Sherwin Mapanoo

Here is a run down of what's happening at The Climbing Works during the summer holidays, for young climbers aged 7 -17 years old.

3 Day courses
Beginners
For those with little or no climbing experience, these 3 day courses are a great introduction to the sport of bouldering. Participants will learn basic climbing technique, balance, strength and how to keep themselves and others safe while climbing.

At the end of the 3 day course participants who are 14 years old and over, will become junior members of The Climbing Works and be able to climb whenever they want without an instructor. Ideal for people working towards Duke of Edinburgh and G.C.S.E - P.E.
7 - 13 year olds
27th - 29th July
12.30pm - 2.00pm

£25 per person 14 - 17 year olds
3rd - 5th August
1.00pm - 3.00pm
£25 per person

Intermediates
For regular users of any climbing wall, these 3 day courses will go into more advance techniques, working on problem solving, strength and balance exercises in order to get participants climbing at the next level of difficulty.

7 - 13 year olds
10th - 12th August
12.30pm - 2.00pm
£25 per person

14 - 17 year olds
24th - 26th August
1.00pm - 3.00pm
£25 per person

Weekly Sessions
Ideal for beginner or one - off taster sessions
Thursdays 12.30 - 2.00pm (7 - 13 year olds)
£10 per session per head

Saturdays 9.30am - 10.30am (7 - 9 year olds)
£7 per session per head

Ideal for intermediate or advanced climbers
Monday 5.30pm - 7.00pm (7- 13 year olds)
Fridays 5.00pm - 6.30pm (10 -13 year olds)
Saturdays 10.30am - 12.00pm (7 - 13 year olds)

There are no weekly sessions running from Monday 17th to Friday 21st August due to refurbishments.

Young Climbers Festival
Thursday 27th 9.30am - 12.30pm
The highlight of the summer will be the "Young Climbers Festival"
Everyone who participates in regular kids clubs or weekly and 3 day courses through out the summer holidays will be invited to the "Young Climbers Festival." There will be mini competitions for all ages and abilities, lots of prizes available for different categories and everyone who participates will receive a Climbing works Young Climbers Festival t-shirt.

Entrance fee £15 per competitor

Booking
For your child to attend a course or session, you must book and pay a deposit to secure your child's place.
For a 3 day course, a deposit of £15 is required.
For any other session, the full £7 / £10 session price is required.

To book onto any session please either:
• Register by filling out the form
• Phone reception on 0114 250 9990

If your child is attending the "Young Climbers Festival" please remember to give their t-shirt size.

Source: www.climbingworks.com