Climbing

There is a series of opportunities for adults to enter the progression leading to the full rock climbing instructor’s qualification. They are:

1  Introduction to rock climbing – artificial tower or wall, no previous experience required, no qualification obtained. However, essential for those wishing to attend course 2 who have limited current experience.

2  Artificial climbing walls and towers instructors award (belaying from the bottom) – training followed by a separate assessment – Hampshire County Council qualification only, but can be used in preparation for the MLTE single pitch award. The first step on the instructional ladder for applicants with some existing climbing experience.

3  Single Pitch Award training course – applicants should already be experienced climbers with some leadership experience.
Improvers courses – for those who wish to gain further experience.

4  Single Pitch Award assessment course – for those who have met the necessary log book requirements.

5  Tidal environment endorsement day – essential for those wishing to supervise group on the Dorset sea cliffs. Applicants should be SPA holders or similar.

6  Moving on – further experience courses (extension courses) –

• Improvised rescue for climbers

• Multi-pitch climbing

• Derbyshire, Peak Rock weekend

     plus many others!

Calshot Activities Centre has the largest climbing complex on the south coast and provides a range of introductory courses throughout the year. Dates and more detailed information can be found on www.calshot.com or call 02380892077