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Climbing Notice
The climbing wall is open for NICAS Kids Learn to Climb sessions only at this current time in-line with Government guidance. Our bouldering wall is open as usual. More sessions on our climbing wall will open as restrictions ease further from Monday 17 May 2021.
Read our Re-Opening Measures HEREThe 12 metre high wall at Hertfordshire Sports Village provides a challenging climbing surface for all grades of climbers from beginners to advanced and boasts the following:
- Unlimited access to competent climbers
- Taster sessions (one FREE session per member, per year)
- Impressive 12 metre high wall
- Perfect for beginners to advanced climbers
- Dramatic overhang, vertical and slab surfaces
- Free Competency Assessment
- Suitable for ages 8+
Download – Adult Bouldering Disclaimer
Wall Opening Times
Monday to Thursday: 06:30 – 22:30
Friday: 06:30 – 21:00
Saturday & Sunday: 08:00 – 16:00
Casual Climbing Prices
Adult Members (90 mins)
| Off-Peak | Peak |
| £5.95 | £6.80 |
Adult Non-Members
| Off-Peak | Peak |
| £7 | £8 |
Junior Members (90 mins)
| Off-Peak | Peak |
| £5.10 | £5.95 |
Junior Non-Members
| Off-Peak | Peak |
| £6 | £7 |
Taster Session
Never climbed before but want to have a go? Get started with a one hour taster session. These sessions are aimed at complete novices as an experience/trial session. An instructor is one hand to help you with the basics and all equipment is provided. In line with Government guidelines, you can book a whole session for up to 6 people. Groups must be either from the same household or social bubble. Minimum age of 8 years, and under 10 years must be accompanied.
- Please register your interest for a taster session below
Age Group
Minimum age of 8 years (max of 6)
Duration
60 minutes
When
Sundays between 10:00-11:00, 11:00-12:00 and 12:00-13:00
Contact us for appointment availability on other days.
Price
£15 per person
(1 free session per person, per year for full members)
Competency Assessment
To ensure the safety of all of our climbers, everyone must complete a Competency Assessment before climbing unsupervised.
A Competency Assessment tests your ability to safely put on a harness, tie in and belay (no teaching is involved).
Climbing Competency Assessments need to be pre-booked – make sure you email now to arrange yours!
Age Group
18+ years
Adult Climbing Courses/Inductions
Our Learn to Climb courses and inductions are designed as ‘zero to hero’ for brand new climbers to pass a Climbing Competency Test and practice techniques in a safe environment.
Age Group
18+ years
Duration
3 x 90 minute sessions
When
Thursdays from 18:30-20:00
Price
£60.00 Members
£75.00 Non-Members
NICAS Kids Learn to Climb
National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme
We are now an official NICAS training centre with 5 progressive climbing levels for children and young adults aged between 8 to 17. Our brand new programme aligns with the NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme) Framework with awards for beginners to expert climbers. Our NICAS Learn to Climb levels run from 1-5.
Age Group
8-17 years
Duration
8 week courses – 8 x 90 minute sessions
When
Starting for the new term from Monday 12 October 2020
Mondays: 17:00-18:30 and 18:30-20:00
Tuesdays: 17:00-18:30
Saturdays: TBC
Price
£95 Members
£110 Non-Members
*includes registration onto the scheme, logbook and certificates when each attainment level is met.
Now booking for Levels 2 and 3 only.
We currently have a waiting list for Level 1.
Book your child’s assessment for Level 2 or 3:
Email
One-to-Ones
Our One-to-Ones are tailored for individual coaching and instruction.
Age Group
8+ years
Duration
60 minutes
When
By appointment only.
Price
£25.00 Members
£25.00 plus entry Non-Members
Family Learn to Climb
Do you and your family want to learn to climb together but are your kids under 18 years old?
This is the course for you! It will give you the opportunity to climb together as a family.
Our fun, 4 week courses are aimed at newcomers to climbing. It will teach all members of the family how to use the safety equipment together with specific emphasis on the additional safety considerations when climbing with children.
In line with Government guidelines, groups must be no larger than 6. Groups must be either from the same household or social bubble.
Age Group
Minimum age of 8 years for children
Duration
4 x 90 minute sessions
When
Wednesdays from 17:30-19:00
Prices
Special introductory offer – £50 per person
Open Climb Sessions
Aimed at competent climbers who want to climb together as a family.
These sessions will provide supervision for under 18 year olds to belay, with instructors available throughout.*
*Please note – there is no instruction provided during these sessions but an instructor will be available to ‘tail’ the under 18 belayer. All under 18 year olds will be required to do a belay test.
In line with Government guidelines, groups must be no larger than 6. Groups must be either from the same household or social bubble.
Age Group
14+ years
Duration
120 minutes
When
Wednesdays from 17:30-19:30
Price
Usual climbing entry fee
Improvers Climb Workshops
Have you recently got into climbing but now want to get better?
Would you like to know more about climbing technique? Do you want to climb with other competent climbers looking to improve?
Are you looking to refresh your climbing with some focus?
If the answer is ‘YES’ then our Thursday evening sessions are for you!
These sessions are aimed at climbers who are competent but want to learn more about moving confidently on the wall – either to make grade improvements or just take your climbing a little further!
These sessions will have a rolling programme of skills workshops designed to help climbers focus on specific areas of balance & footwork, holds, hands & arms, movement & steep walls and ‘pushing it.’ Advice on clothing, equipment or training will also be available in any session.
Age Group
18+ years
Duration
60 minutes
When
Thursdays from 20:30-21:30 (Climbers are welcome to stay after this time to continue climbing!)
Price
£4.50
plus usual climbing entry fee
We are currently not taking climbing course bookings.
Book a Tour
Come and have a look around our state of the art facilities at Hertfordshire Sports Village, with the opportunity to try them too.
Complete the form above and we'll be in touch or call 01707 284466 to speak to one of our team.