We offer three Climbing Courses:
Start Climbing
What:
For those who have little or no climbing experience or for those who have had some bouldering experience and want to start using ropes. This course will take you through all the basics you need to know to get started in one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. Each course lasts for three weeks – two 1.5 hour tuition sessions and a third 1.5 hour session where you will complete a Climbing Registration enabling you to climb unsupervised. All equipment which is needed will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing (trousers) that you can easily move in.
This course is open to everyone - Staff, Students, Public members & Non Members. No previous experience is required.
Duration:
3 weeks
Day, Dates, Times & Location:
We run 12 Start Climbing courses on the Climbing Wall in Sport Central every week at various times throughout the day. There are a number of dates available. Please visit the Online Booking System for all dates.
Alternatively, visit Sport Central or Coach Lane in person or telephone either facility on 0191 227 4700 (Sport Central) or 0191 2156575 (Coach Lane).
Cost per Session:
Members* - £25
Concession** - £30
Non member - £35
*Sport Central and Coach Lane membership.
**Northumbria University students, staff, Active Newcastle card holders, U16's and over 60's.
If you choose to use our Online Booking System you will need to do the following:
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Enter your Login ID (students and staff- this is your computer username). If you are not a student or staff member of Northumbria University you will need to sign up.
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At the top right hand corner click on change and select Courses and Coaching
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Click on ‘Make a Booking’ and then select Start Courses
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Then choose the Start Climbing course that you would like to book.
Develop Climbing
What:
A four week course of 1 hour sessions that will develop your fundamental climbing techniques. Learn all the moves to take your climbing to the next level such as smears, palm offs, dynos, rock overs and more. Learn to climb with a variety of different hold types including crimps, slopers, jugs and undercuts.
All equipment which is needed will be provided. Wear comfortable, practical clothing (trousers) that you can easily move in.
This course is open to everyone - Staff, Students & Public and Members & Non Members. A current Climbing Registration for the Sport Central Climbing Wall must be held. This Climbing Registration is part of the Start Climbing Course
Duration:
4 weeks
Day, Dates, Times & Location:
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Day |
Dates |
Times |
Location |
|
Monday |
5th March- 26th March 2012 |
12:00- 13:00 |
Climbing Wall, Sport Central |
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Wednesday |
7th March- 28th March 2012 |
16:00-17:00 |
Climbing Wall, Sport Central |
|
Saturday |
10th March- 31st March 2012 |
17:00-18:00 |
Climbing Wall, Sport Central |
Cost:
Members* - £25
Concessions** - £30
Non member - £35
*Sport Central and Coach Lane membership.
**Northumbria University students, staff, Active Newcastle card holders, U16's and over 60's.
Booking Information:
You can book your course using our Online Booking System, by visiting Sport Central or Coach Lane Reception or by telephoning either facility on 0191 227 4700 (Sport Central) or 0191 215 6575 (Coach Lane).
If you choose to use our Online Booking System you will need to do the following:
-
Enter your Login ID (students and staff- this is your computer username). If you are not a student or staff member of Northumbria University you will need to sign up.
-
At the top right hand corner click on change and select Courses and Coaching
-
Click on ‘Make a Booking’ and then select Start Courses
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Then choose the Develop Climbing course that you would like to book.
Develop Sport Climbing
What:
This course is for those who have climbed using top rope systems and would like to experience the thrills that sport climbing has to offer. This course consists of three 1.5 hour weekly sessions to teach the basics of sport climbing and equip you with all the knowledge required to sport climb unsupervised. All equipment which is needed will be provided. Wear comfortable, practical clothing (trousers) that you can easily move in.
This course is open to everyone - Staff, Students & Public and Members & Non Members. A current Climbing Registration for the Sport Central Climbing Wall must be held. This Climbing Registration is part of the Start Climbing Course. Previous experience in top rope climbing and the confidence to climb using a top rope would be beneficial but not essential.
Duration:
3 weeks
Day, Dates, Times & Location:
|
Day |
Dates |
Times |
Location |
|
Wednesday |
22nd February- 7th March 2012
14th March- 28th March 2012 |
15:00- 16:30 |
Climbing Wall, Sport Central |
|
Saturday |
10th March- 31st March 2012 |
17:00- 18:30 |
Climbing Wall, Sport Central |
Alternatively, visit Sport Central or Coach Lane in person or telephone either facility on 0191 227 4700 (Sport Central) or 0191 2156575 (Coach Lane).
Cost per Session:
Members* - £25
Concessions** - £30
Other - £35
*Sport Central or Coach Lane membership.
**Northumbria Univeristy students, staff, Active Newcastle card holders, U16's and over 60's.
Booking Information:
You can book your course using our Online Booking System, by visiting Sport Central or Coach Lane Reception or by telephoning either facility on 0191 227 4700 (Sport Central) or 0191 215 6575 (Coach Lane).
If you choose to use our Online Booking System you will need to do the following:
-
Enter your Login ID (students and staff- this is your computer username). If you are not a student or staff member of Northumbria University you will need to sign up.
-
At the top right hand corner click on change and select Courses and Coaching
-
Click on ‘Make a Booking’ and then select Develop Courses
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Then choose the Develop Sport Climbing course that you would like to book
