Box Rox Courses for Juniors
Kids climbing will start on Monday 9th January - 26th March 2012 (12 Classes, No class 13th February - Half Term)
If you would like to guarantee your child’s place for 11 weeks, please call into reception to sign up or call 01970 62 2280.
Members £48.40, Non Members £63.25, Taster Session £6
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Monday 4-5pm=7-13yrs (16 kids max)
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Monday 5-6pm=13-17yrs (8 kids max)
Syllabus
In each term of classes we work towards our Level Scheme. Syllabus covered is as follows:
Level 1
- Naming fundamental climbing equipment.
- Understanding the principles of movement on rock.
- Identifying basic hazards.
- Identifying features in the climbing wall environment.
Level 2
- Understanding the principles of safe top rope climbing.
- Correctly putting on a climbing harness and naming the parts.
- Demonstrating an understanding of basic hand and foot holds.
- Understanding the importance of warming up properly.
Level 3
- Demonstrating independently the principles of safe top rope climbing.
- Demonstrating good use of basic hand and foot holds.
- Warming up independently.
- Understanding the grading system.
Level 4
- Understanding the principles of safe lead climbing.
- Demonstrating good weight distribution and efficient climbing.
- The knowledge of more advanced holds and climbing techniques.
- Understanding and demonstrate good spotting technique.
Level 5
- Lead climb safely.
- Demonstrate good use of advanced holds and techniques.
- Demonstrate to others good movement and belaying technique (coaching younger climbers).
Contact Details
Sports CentrePenglais Campus
Aberystwyth
SY23 3AR
Tel: 01970 622 280 Fax: 01970 622 276 Email: sports@aber.ac.uk