NICAS Climbing
Supported by our experienced and qualified coaches, participants will develop their climbing skills within a structured environment, working their way through the NICAS Climbing award scheme.
Focused on cultivating a lifelong involvement in climbing, the scheme teaches climbing techniques, terminology, equipment use, safety, and etiquette while providing a record of personal achievement.
Assessment is ongoing throughout each level; participants are awarded a certificate for each level they successfully pass.
What Is NICAS?
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 boulderers. 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.
What Classes Are Available?
Level 1:
Foundation Climber
An entry-level aimed at novices that recognises their ability to climb safely under supervision.
Monday’s 17:30-19:00 | Sunday’s 09:00-10:30
Level 2:
Top Rope Climber
Aimed at promoting good practice in climbing and bouldering unsupervised on an artificial wall.
Monday’s 19:15-20:45 | Saturday’s 10:15-12:15 & 14:45-16:15 | Sunday’s 12:30-14:00 & 14:45-16:15
Level 3:
Technical Climber
A more advanced top roping and bouldering level that focuses on developing technique and movement skills.
Monday’s 19:15-20:45 | Saturday’s 10:15-12:15 & 14:45-16:15 | Sunday’s 12:30-14:00 & 14:45-16:50
Level 4:
Lead Climber
Concentrates on the skills required to both lead climb and belay a lead climber.
Friday’s 19:15-20:45 | Saturday’s 09:00-10:30, 12:30-14:00 & 16:30-18:00 | Sunday’s 10:45-12:15 & 16:30-18:00
Level 5:
Advanced Climber
The top level focuses on improving performance, and a deeper understanding of climbing systems and the wider world of climbing.
Friday’s 19:15-20:45 | Saturday’s 09:00-10:30, 12:30-14:00 & 16:30-18:00 | Sunday’s 10:45-12:15 & 16:30-18:00
Registrations
Registration forms must be completed prior to taking part in the sessions/classes. These can be completed online, via the links below. Under 18 waiver forms must be completed by a parent or legally appointed guardian for any child attending the class.
What does it cost?
Sessions must be booked in blocks, and a a £9 NICAS Registration fee is required for Levels 1-3 and £6 for Levels 4-5. This covers the cost of registering with NICAS and all relevant logbooks for the course.
Classes are booked in term blocks to match the local school term time calendar.
Booking blocks fill up fast, to book your block you can call the centre on 0113 318 3367 or email on: [email protected]
| 6 weeks | £96 |
| 7 weeks | £112 |
| 8 weeks | £128 |
BOOKING
All NICAS bookings must be done in centre or over the phone.
Please contact us on 0113 318 3367 or email on: [email protected]
You can see more Big Depot Junior Climbing sessions here.
