About climbing wall l Memberships l Casual Use l Courses l Club sessions l Inductions l Opening times + Climbing wall timetable l
Age restrictions l Climbing wall Guidelines l

Dominating the main entrance of the Sports Village is the impressive 400 square metre-climbing wall.

The 12 metre high wall provides a challenging climbing surface for all grades of climbers from beginners to advanced and boasts the following:

• 26 lead and top roping walls including impressive overhang, vertical and slab surfaces;
• Bouldering area and Abseil cave;
• Turfa, arétes, crack climbs and high-level stances.

The wall is available for use by individuals and groups and a number of climbing courses for all ages and abilities are available. Children's climbing wall birthday parties are also available.

Please note that during children's climbing wall birthday parties space on the climbing wall for other users will be limited - please phone in advance of any long journey to check availability.

*Climbers under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult authorised climber

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Please note that during children's climbing wall birthday parties space on the climbing wall for other users will be limited - please phone in advance of any long journey to check availability.

Please click here to download a copy of our climbing wall critical path for casual users to determine if you are eligible to use the wall.

**Sports Village memberships (Annual - Adult-£40 / Junior-£10)

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Hertfordshire Sports Village are running the following climbing courses during 2008- 2009:

Junior Term Time Courses for all climbing abilities

Adult Beginner Course

For telephone bookings please contact the Sports Village on 01707 284466 with credit/debit card information to hand. Reception staff will complete the booking form on your behalf.

For in person bookings visit the Sports Village reception and you will be able to book your session but payment will be required at the time you book. We regret we cannot accept provisional bookings.

Please note that cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be charged for.

You are advised to book early to avoid disappointment as places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Once bookings have been confirmed there will be no refunds or transfer of courses without a medical certificate.

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CLIMBING CLUB SESSIONS

Junior Club Sessions For All Climbing Abilities:

MONDAYS & FRIDAYS
4.00pm - 5.30pm 8-12 Years
5 .30pm - 7.30pm 10-17 Years

Click HERE to view the price comparison between an annual junior Climbing membership and paying for each visit both with and without a junior sports village membership. In most cases Junior climbers can SAVE MONEY with an annual climbing membership!

FRIDAYS
7 .30pm - 9.30pm 18 Years PLUS

Booking Information:
Places can be booked over the telephone ( members only ) or in person.

For telephone bookings please contact the Sports Village on 01707 284466 (members only) and we will take your booking. Payment is required at the time you attend your sessions.

For in person bookings visit the Sports Village reception and you will be able to book your session but payment will be required at the time you book. We regret we cannot accept provisional bookings.

Please note that cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be charged for.

You are advised to book early to avoid disappointment as places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

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ADULT CLIMBING WALL INDUCTIONS (£10 Members, £12.50 Non-Members)

MONDAYS & FRIDAYS
7.45pm - 9.15pm

WEDNESDAYS
11.00am - 12.30pm

Booking Information:
Places can be booked over the telephone (members & non-members) or in person. Please note that we need a minimum of 2 people to run a climbing wall induction (maximum of 4 per session).

For telephone bookings please contact the Sports Village on 01707 284466 with credit/debit card information to hand. Reception staff will book you onto your induction accordingly.

For in person bookings visit the Sports Village reception and you will be able to book your session but payment will be required at the time you book. We regret we cannot accept provisional bookings.

Please note that cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be charged for.

You are advised to book early to avoid disappointment as places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

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Opening Times + Climbing Wall Timetable

Monday - Friday 06:30 - 22:30
Saturday 08:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 21:00

Click HERE to view the current climbing wall timetable.
The above timetable indicates the weekly term-time course bookings and birthday parties on the climbing wall at Hertfordshire Sports Village*

*Please note: Bookings are subject to change-please phone ahead to avoid disappointment

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Age Limit & Experience Restrictions

To use the climbing wall users must be at least 8 years old Climbers under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult authorised climber.

Please click here to download a copy of our climbing wall critical path for casual users to determine if you are eligible to use the wall.

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Climbing Wall Guidelines

Please click here to download a copy of our climbing wall critical path for casual users to determine if you are eligible to use the wall.

Climbers under the age of 18 must be supervised by an authorised adult user, ratio of 2 children per authorised adult apply.

The climbing wall at any given time has a capacity of 25 climbers, EXCEPT when there are courses and birthday parties (please refer to timetable). The capacity of the wall is reduced to 20 or less depending on pre-booked wall activity. Please be aware that this results in LIMITED AVAILABILITY.

Each purchased climbing session entitles the user to 90minutes use. During peak time you will be asked to honour your time allowance and may be asked to produce your receipt.

Please note, between 17:00 and 22:00, the climbing wall often reaches capacity and a waiting list is formed

*Please note: Bookings are subject to change-please phone ahead to avoid disappointment

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