NICAS Classes
The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme indoor climbing classes are here to help develop climbers through high-quality coaching that fosters a life-long involvement in the sport.
All NICAS schemes offer progressive pathways for climbers to develop their technical climbing skills, safety awareness and social skills, all through accreditation in structured levels.
BIG Depot Manchester offer a wide range of classes, from NICAS Climbing and NICAS Bouldering to NICAS Clip, we’ve got the right session for you.
What is NICAS Clip?
NICAS Clip is the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme for auto belay climbing.
It is a nationally recognised coaching scheme designed to introduce new climbers to the indoor climbing environment through the safe use of auto belay facilities. Sessions are suitable for those aged 6+.
Participants will develop their awareness of climbing movements and improve their confidence to explore other climbing pathways. NICAS Clip has a focus on fun, and teaches skills through the gamification of sport.
We have a team of qualified, dedicated coaches and instructors in Manchester who are experts in bouldering; with years of experience running classes, you can be sure your child will not only become a competent climber but will also love the journey too.
What Is NICAS Climbing?
NICAS Climbing is the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme for roped climbing.
It is a nationally recognised coaching scheme with 5 progressive levels, designed to create competent, confident, and independent climbers. Sessions are suitable for those aged 7+.
We have a team of qualified, dedicated coaches and instructors at Big Depot that are experts in climbing; with years of experience running classes, you can be sure your child will not only become a competent climber but will also love the journey too.
NICAS Climbing
What is NICAS Bouldering?
NICAS Bouldering (previously known as NIBAS) is the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme for bouldering.
It is a nationally recognised coaching scheme with 5 progressive levels, designed to create competent, confident, and independent boulderers. Sessions are suitable for those aged 7+.
We have a team of qualified, dedicated coaches and instructors in Armley that are experts in bouldering; with years of experience running classes, you can be sure your child will not only become a competent climber but will also love the journey too.
NICAS Bouldering
