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NICAS Classes
Elevate your childs climbing with our NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme) Courses!
The National Indoor Climbing Awards Scheme
Designed for climbers aged 7 and up, this UK-wide program is perfect for anyone looking to kickstart or advance their climbing journey.
The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) focuses on developing climbing skills and accrediting achievements on indoor walls.
Whether you're just beginning or looking to enhance your expertise, this course offers a structured path from novice to seasoned climber.
Join us to unlock your potential and celebrate your climbing milestones!
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What Is NICAS?
NICAS provides a safe, fun introduction to climbing indoors, helping learners to develop climbing movement skills and build their confidence, and create a grassroots pathway to additional climbing activities both indoors and outdoors.
Climbers can record progress in their own logbook, giving learners a clear roadmap to track their climbing achievements and a sense of being part of the NICAS community.
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.
Level 2
This level is a key stage in a climber's development. It is designed to correspond to most climbing centres' membership standards. A level 2 holder has mastered the basics of climbing on an artificial climbing structure and should be able to climb and boulder safely.
Level 3
This level concentrates on climbing techniques and movement, with some additional knowledge of equipment. You must spend a lot of time climbing to improve your technique and fitness.
Level 4
This level introduces you to lead climbing with all its attendant risks and required skills. Candidates who gain this level should be capable of lead climbing competently and in control.
Level 5
This level focuses on improved performance through training and a deeper understanding of the sport. Holders of this award will have achieved a high level of skill, knowledge and motivation through considerable effort over many months.
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Card System
We operate a carded system for our NICAS students over 14 years old that enables them to climb unsupervised.
Once assessed, your child can climb unsupervised in our centre at any time.
Blue Card
Bouldering: 1hr assessment.
Green Card
Top rope, auto-belay and bouldering: 1.5hr assessment.
Yellow Card
Everything: 1.5hr assessment.
FAQs
Things to know about NICAS Classes.
- 1.5 Hours
- Ages: 7-18
- 1 Child
- All Equipment Provided
- 3x NICAS Terms Per Year
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Climbing Credits
Give the gift of skills that last a lifetime and a hobby they'll never want to stop