Junior Competency Test
Age: 14+
Price: £25 per person
OVERVIEW
Unsupervised climbing at Volume 1 is usually only allowed for experienced climbers over 16. However, if you are aged between 14 and 16* then you may book a Junior Competency Test, which will assess if you are competent, mature and respectful enough to use the centre unsupervised.
This test will cover all safety rules and your ability to adhere to these at all times when using the centre.
To book on to this course we advise that you meet one of the following criteria:
- Attended our Kids Club for at least one term
- Completed our Bouldering Induction
- Have prior bouldering experience
If you are unsure if you are ready to take the competency test then please talk to a member of staff prior to booking.
Booking this test does not guarantee that you will pass, however those that are unsuccessful will be advised by the assessor on what would be required to bring them up to the necessary level to retake the test.
It is also important to understand that once passed, failure to use the centre safely will result in the removal of this privilege and you will have to retake the test or receive further instruction to continue to climb unsupervised.
*Special consideration will be given to juniors aged 12+ who are part of a climbing team/squad at another wall, NICAS/NIBAS Level 3, have attend one of our clubs, or who have considerable climbing experience. This will be completely at the discretion of management and you must speak to us prior to booking to check if you are eligible.
16 - 17 Year Olds
If you are aged between 16 or 17 then you may climb unsupervised at Volume 1 Climbing providing you have parental permission.
This can be obtained via our online registration process or in person at the centre.
Once this has been completed you are welcome to come and use the centre without booking, however if you would like to book up to speed up your entrance process then you can do so via the link below.
We also have our Student Tuesday deal where there is a special rate for climbing on this day.
14 - 17 Club
Session Length: 1.5 hours
Price: £65 per month - weekly sessions
Climbing is a unique sport in that kids of all sporting abilities can thrive due to the wide variety of styles within bouldering. Often those that struggle with traditional team sports – or simply don’t enjoy them – flourish at the climbing wall and immediately find their love for physical activity.
These sessions can be used for both Duke of Edinburgh and also to help progress towards the GSCE PE Bouldering syllabus.
There is also the option to add unlimited uninstructed climbing for just £13 extra per month, making it exceptionally good value.
Our clubs run all through the year so once booked on your space remains yours until you decide to cancel your monthly payments.
To add your child/children’s name to the waiting list and to view the days/times that the Kids Club runs, please click on the button below: