So you’ve abseiled down a cliff face. How do you get back up? Well, one alternative would be to climb, and rock climbing lets you do just that.
For a weekend, the rock climbing team can take you to the Blue Mountains and show you all the tricks and skills you need to be a confident rock climber! Forget the indoor climbing gyms, this is real climbing at its best!
Who Can Do It?
Climbing in various settings and conditions is available to members of the Movement over the age of 8, through commercial climbing gyms, day activities, and weekend trips.
When Can I Do This? (Season, Day, Night, Weekend).
All year round, meeting nights, day trips, weekends.
Qualifications Required
For commercial climbing gyms no qualification is required by Scouts Australia. Outside climbing activities must be under the control of a Rockclimbing Guide.
The Rockclimbing Team can train people to levels:
- Climber Safe Participant,
- Climbing Trained Participant
- Climbing Assistant Guide
- Guide
Climber Safe Participant
Course Prerequisites
- Venturer age or older;
- Hold a current Safe Participant Abseil Certificate.
Climbing Trained Participant
These training events are scheduled as required. Contact the Rock Climbing Co-ordinator for more information.
Course Prerequisites
- Hold a current Climber Safe Participant Certificate;
- Hold a current Abseil Safe Participant Certificate.
- Hold a current HLTAID
Rockclimbing Workshop CLB22B Level 1 (Basic) – Theory Night
June 8 @ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM2 of 11 places remaining.
Registrations closes by: 2/06/2022
Note: starting your application does not reserve your spot, you must submit your application and pay.
Rockclimbing Workshop CLB22B Level 1 (Basic) – Artificial Practical Night
June 15 @ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM2 of 11 places remaining.
Registrations closes by: 2/06/2022
Note: starting your application does not reserve your spot, you must submit your application and pay.
Rockclimbing Workshop CLB22B Level 1 (Basic) – Practical Weekend
June 18 @ 8:00 AM – June 19 @ 4:00 PM2 of 11 places remaining.
Registrations closes by: 2/06/2022
Note: starting your application does not reserve your spot, you must submit your application and pay.
Rockclimbing Workshop CLB22C & D Level 1 (Basic) – Theory Night
October 12 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMRockclimbing Workshop CLB22C & D Level 1 (Basic) – Artificial Practical Night
October 19 @ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PMRockclimbing Workshop CLB22C Level 1 (Basic) – Practical Weekend
October 22 @ 8:00 AM – October 23 @ 4:00 PMRockclimbing Workshop CLB22D Level 1 (Basic) – Practical Weekend
November 26 @ 8:00 AM – November 27 @ 4:00 PM
Indoor Climbing
Indoor rock climbing is also available at the Barra Brui Activities Centre, St Ives and at a number of commercially operated centres who will usually give a discount for Scouts or Group bookings.
Rock Climbing Adventure Weekends
The Rock Climbing Team heads off several times a year on a weekend away in various locations rock climbing. All you have to do is bookin and come along.
Requirements:-
1. If you wish to go rock climbing then you should complete the Basic Rockcraft event (see abseiling page).
2. Have attended a rock climbing information evening.
Cost
Rockclimbing Workshops cost $65 per participant. An equipment hire fee will apply to other climbing activities where Region equipment is used
HOW TO BOOK:
- Pick the workshop you wish to attend.
- Click on the “Book Now” button to reserve your spot online..
- Register and complete your application. (Note registration needs to only be done once and can be used again to register for future events).
- Make your payment online to complete your registration.
- Closing dates for each workshop are beside the details above.
Who Can Help?
Adrian Kladnig 0449 903 082