Learn to Climb
Climbing is a fantastic physical and mental challenge. We provide a variety of climbing sessions and tasters which are designed to help beginners get competent and confident on the wall as quickly as possible.
No prior experience is necessary and the sessions will help members develop their climbing skills and knowledge of climbing.
Led by our highly qualified coaches, our learn to climb sessions will take you through the main safety principles of climbing. After one of these sessions most attendees are able to use the wall unsupervised.
To book your sessions please contact David Ross Sports Village on 0115 74 87000 or book online following the link below.
Note: These sessions are not suitable for children under 16 yrs old. Please visit our Childrens Climbing page for more information.
Learn to Climb sessions
Rock Up sessions
These are follow on sessions for new climbers, see details below.
Learn to Climb
No experience required.
This three hour climbing session will take you through all the basic safety principles and skills for using the climbing wall. This includes bouldering, the use of our auto belay, and our top ropes. This is for new climbers - no previous experience or equipment is required. Once completed, this session will have given you the knowledge and practical experience to use the climbing wall safely. For full unsupervised access, you will still be required to complete the registration process.
Duration: 3 hours
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| Learn to Climb sessions |
£30.00
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£27.00
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£15.00
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Rock Up!
Have you just completed Learn to Climb? Still feel like you need some more practice? Need someone to climb with? Then this is the session for you. You need to complete the Acknowledgement of Risk form before you can book onto this session. This can be for climbing, bouldering or auto-belay.
Our experienced and freindly instructors will ensure you are in safe hands.
Sessions take place every Tue, Wed, Thur & Fr from 7.30pm. Free for members, £7.50 for PAYG. Harnesses & Belay devices provided.
Duration: 90 minutes
Bouldering Induction
A short introduction to bouldering, our instructors will take you through the basic skills needed to use our bouldering wall safely. This is for new boulderers - no previous experience or equipment is required. Once completed, this session will allow you to use the bouldering wall unsupervised. Please note, new climbers will still need to complete our Learn to climb session to be able to use the roped section of the climbing wall unsupervised.
Duration: 30 minutes
Climbing Taster
A short introduction to climbing. This is for new climbers - no previous experience or equipment is required. It is not to teach you too much about the technical side of climbing, but rather to guide you through the basics and give you an insight into the challenges ahead. Please note, new climbers will still need to complete our Learn to Climb session to be able to use the climbing wall unsupervised.
Duration: 60 minutes
Auto Belay Induction
Our equipment allows you to clip and climb without a partner. This short induction shows you how to use the auto belay system safely and effectively. Once completed, this session will allow you to use the auto belay unsupervised. Please note, new climbers will still need to complete our Learn to climb session in order to use the roped section of the climbing wall and bouldering wall unsupervised.
Duration: 30 minutes
Learn To Move
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In July we will be starting a brand new series of sessions aimed at new and intermediate climbers.
These sessions will be perfect for anyone who has just started climbing and wants to develop their climbing skills. The session will focus on the fundamentals of movement and technique over a series of sessions each of 90 minutes duration. Due to the small group size the coach will be on hand to give plenty of 1:1 advice during the session.
Learn to Move 1 - This will introduce the concepts of centre of gravity, weight transfer and footwork.
Learn to Move 2 - This session will progress with further skills such as rock overs and foot swaps.
Learn to Move 3 - More advanced skills of flagging, heel hooks and using different hand holds.
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| Session | Public Pay as you go | Pay as you go | Student /Staff /Alumi/Associate |
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| Bouldering Induction |
£10
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£5
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Free
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| Climbing Taster |
£10
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£5
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£5
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| Auto Belay Induction |
£10
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£5
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Free |
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| Learn to Move 1, 2 & 3 |
£7.50
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£7.50
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Free |
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How to book
- All climbing sessions must be booked in advance
- All sessions are available to book online (excluding Learn to lead climb) or by calling 0115 74 87000
Please note, these sessions are also available to members of the public who have a Pay As You Go access.