Our teenage club is for young people from the ages of 12-17 – we teach you everything you need to know so you can climb safely under the supervision of a climbing instructor. The session runs every Sunday from 1.45pm – 3.15pm. We cover putting on a harness, tying in, and belay whilst also providing you with movement coach and tips and tricks. Many schools are now operating climbing as a module for PE GCSE, and all our sessions can count towards Duke of Edinburgh schemes. If it’s your first time, please contact us prior to online booking your session as we have to put extra provision in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. To book please visit our Online Booking page.
Our Little Ninja’s Advanced club is for young people from the ages of 9-12 – this session is the perfect stepping stone between knowing the ropes and moving into the teenage club. The session runs every Sunday from 12pm – 1.30pm. We provide you with movement coaching and tips and tricks. Participation in this session requires agreement with our climbing instructors, if it’s your first time, please contact us prior to online booking your session as we have to put extra provision in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. To book please visit our Online Booking page.
Our Little Ninja’s club is for young people from the ages of 7-12 – this session is the perfect for your first foray into the climbing world. We cover putting on a harness, tying in, and belay whilst also providing you with movement coach and tips and tricks. If it’s your first time, please contact us prior to online booking your session as we have to put extra provision in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Please note: Due to the coronavirus pandemic we are currently not running Little Ninja’s Fundamentals due to the hands-on approach our instructors have to take to keep participants safe, we will review this as and when possible. Please keep an eye on this page and our social media pages for further updates.
NICAS – National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme
NICAS is a national award scheme recognising the skills of indoor climbing for those aged 7+ and administered by the Association of British Climbing Walls (ABC).
The Showroom is now certified to offer NICAS Levels 1 & 2 to our young climbers.
Aims of the scheme:
- develop climbing skills and improve levels of ability
- learn climbing rope-work and how to use equipment safely
- develop risk assessment and management skills in the sport
- work as a team, communicate with, and trust a climbing partner
- develop a deeper knowledge of the sport
- paint the way to further challenges in climbing beyond the scheme
- provide a record of personal achievement in climbing
Structure of the scheme:
- Foundation climber – the entry level aimed at complete novices, which recognises their ability to climb safely under supervision (min 4hrs)
- Top rope climber – aimed at promoting bes practice in top rope climbing and bouldering on an artificial wall (min 10hrs)
Candidates are issued a logbook upon registration, experience is then recorded and The Showroom will award certificates on behalf of the ABCTT. Please note our Kids Club sessions will count towards required hours of experience. Required hours must be completed in multiple sessions.
Registration for level 1 and 2 is just £5, including Registration, Log Book & Certificates.
NICAS School Bookings
We can also offer group bookings for schools or organisations.
Contact climbing@theshowroom.org.uk or call on 01522 508376
