Climbing

Sports Facilities

Climbing

We have a state of the art 11m climbing wall and a bouldering room to offer climbing courses, taster or refresher sessions, kids clubs and assessments.

Climbing Assessment

Already an experienced climber and able to put on a harness, tie in, and belay safely? Have an instructor sign you off as having the ability to use the climbing wall in a safe and competent manner.

Running for just half an hour, an assessment is mandatory before gaining access to the climbing facilities.

Assessed climbers are eligible to sign in up to two non-assessed buddies aged 5 years and above.

No teaching or assistance will be provided during Assessments. These are purely to assess your current ability to use the wall safely.

During the summer, please contact rgusportenquiries@rgu.ac.uk to arrange an assessment or for more information.

  • Cost £8.50 – includes a free climb afterwards if you successfully pass your assessment

Bouldering room

Why not try something a little different and get yourself on our bouldering wall. Anyone can come in and use our bouldering wall, all you have to do is activate the free ‘bouldering registration’ membership and complete the waiver form. Bouldering registration can be completed in person at RGU SPORT Reception.

You will then be able to use the bouldering room by signing in and paying at reception.

Cost

  • Members - £5.00
  • Non-members - £6.70
 

Booking

Please book your activity online or contact reception on 01224 263666.


Climbing Clubs & Courses

Climbing Clubs

Club Descriptions

Beginner's club (Cubs)

All about having fun and keeping them entertained! Max capacity of 6 and this is mainly for kids that are between 5- and 7-year-old or are too small for a learn to climb course / climbing club. Will be a mixture of bouldering and climbing.

Intermediate club (Wildcats)

This level is based more around technique and looking to progress them in to the advanced clubs when possible. Reminding them of technique and starting to teach them more that will help them advance into teen climbing. They should have completed a Learn to Climb course or be deemed competent to join this by an instructor before booking in.

Advanced Climbing (Jaguars)

Normally 14 to 18 years old– (Equivalent to NICAS Level 4 to Level 5. In special circumstances, climbers can be under 14 and join this club depending on ability. Making participants competent belayers and climbers so they can pass assessments is a key focus.

Adult Improvers Club

For participants over the age of 16 who are looking to build their skills and confidence on the climbing wall. Led by a qualified instructor.

 

Block Dates

All clubs run in 6 week blocks and can be booked by calling reception on 01224 263666.

  • Block 1: weeks commencing 8 January - 12 February
  • Block 2: weeks commencing 19 February - 25 March
  • Block 3: weeks commencing 1 April - 6 May

Monday

  • 17:00 - 18:00 Beginner's Club (Cubs)
  • 18:00 - 19:00 Intermediate's Club (Wildcats)

Tuesday

  • 17:45 - 18:45 Intermediate's Club (Wildcats)

Wednesday

  • 17:00 - 18:00 Intermediate's Club (Wildcats)
  • 18:00 - 19:00 Advanced Climbing 1 (Jaguars 1)
  • 19:00 - 20:00 Advanced Climbing 2 (Jaguars 2)
  • 20:00 - 21:00 Supervised Climbing for those that have progressed through all levels but aren’t over 16.

Thursday

  • 18:00 - 19:00 Intermediate's Club (Wildcats)
  • 19:00 - 20:00 Adult Improvers & Adult Learn to Climb

Friday

Saturday

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Beginner's Club (Cubs)
  • 10:00 - 11:00 Intermediate's Club (Wildcats)
 

Learn to climb courses for adults

  • Thursday: 19:00 – 20:00
  • £80 for members and £90 for non-members
  • 4 week blocks
    • Block 1: weeks commencing 25 January - 15 February
    • Block 2: weeks commencing 7 March - 28 March
    • Block 3: weeks commencing 18 April - 9 May

Learn to climb sessions for children

  • Thursday: 16:30 – 18:00
  • Saturday: 11:00 - 12:30
  • £66 for members and £75 for non-members
  • Thursday 4 week blocks
    • Block 1: weeks commencing 25 January - 15 February
    • Block 2: weeks commencing 7 March - 28 March
    • Block 3: weeks commencing 18 April - 9 May
  • Saturday 4 week blocks
    • Block 1: weeks commencing 27 January - 17 February
    • Block 2: weeks commencing 9 March - 30 March
    • Block 3: weeks commencing 20 April - 11 May
  • All lessons with a qualified instructor

Taster sessions

Taster session are a great chance to come along to see if you like it or not.

All taster sessions are bookable online or via reception on 01224 263666.

Climbing Taster for 5 to 15 year olds

  • Great chance to try climbing first before joining one of the clubs
  • Saturday: 11:00 - 12:00
  • Thursday: 17:00 - 18:00

Adult Taster Sessions

  • Thursdays: 19:00 – 20:00

Taster session dates

  • Round 1: weeks commencing 8 & 15 January
  • Round 2: weeks commencing 19 & 26 February
  • Round 3: weeks commencing 1 & 8 April

After the sessions, the instructors will advise whether the attendees should join a club or a learn to climb course as the next step.

Any questions, please contact reception or email RGUSportEnquiries@rgu.ac.uk.


Opening Times

Climbing Wall

  • Monday: 06:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 06:00 - 17:00 and 19:00 - 22:00, discount climbing in the evening
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 12:00 and 16:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 06:00 - 17:00 and 20:00 - 22:00, half of the wall is also free from 19:00 - 22:00
  • Friday: 06:00 - 14:00 and 19:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday: 13:30 - 15:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 15:00

Bouldering room

  • Monday: 06:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 06:00 - 22:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 12:00 and 16:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 06:00 - 22:00
  • Friday: 06:00 - 14:00 and 19:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday: 13:30 - 15:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 15:00
 

Prices

Climbing wall

  • Members - £4.90
  • Non-member - £6.50

Bouldering room

  • Members - £5.00
  • Non-member - £6.70
 

These prices are per person, one person should book online and additional people pay on arrival.


Group Bookings

We can provide external group bookings for a variety of events including birthday parties, scout and cub bookings, football teams and many more.

  • Bouldering and climbing experience available with qualified instructors
  • £120 per hour (excl VAT)
  • Studio space included for food afterwards
  • To enquire, please email sportdevelopmentteam@rgu.ac.uk

Restrictions

If any courses are running or if we have a private booking, they will have priority of lines. You may be asked to move from a line if it is specifically needed. If any big events are happening, we will try to let you know in advance on our Facebook page.


Promotions

We offer a book of 10 climbing tickets: £40


Contact us

If you would like to book a session, or if you do not see what you are looking for, please email RGUSportEnquiries@rgu.ac.uk.

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