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Improver/Advanced |
Real Rock |
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Introduction to Real Rock
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Climbing Wall Award
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Dry Tooling
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Open to competent climbers able to demonstrate safe belaying techniques. Equipment hire available.
Winter Opening Hours (October - March)
Monday & Tuesday |
1830 - 2200 (Last climb 2145) |
Wednesday & Thursday |
1400- 2200 (Last climb 2145) |
Friday |
1830 - 2200 (Last climb 2145) |
Saturday |
1100 - 2000 (Last climb 1945) (nb.11-1730 Apr-Oct, Last Climb 1715) |
Sunday and Bank Holidays |
1100 - 1700 (Last Climb 1645) |
• Adult Members £7.90 *Off Peak £6.70
• Adult Members (concs) £7.10 *Off Peak £6.50
• Adult Visitors £9.00 *Off Peak £9.00
• Under 18s £6.30 *Off Peak £5.70
• Annual Membership registration fee £4.00
*Off peak hours Wednesday and Thursday entry before 17.00 and all day Saturday
Taster Sessions
This fun short session for those who wish to have a go to see what the sport is all about. You will get a chance to scale our roped walls, belay - hold the ropes for other course members and have a try on our bouldering wall - a short wall with mats underneath climbed without ropes. All under the expert tuition of one of our experienced instructors. All specialist equipment provided.
Wednesdays 1900-2030.
£25 Adults only
10 Mar |
RCT 310 |
14 Apr |
RCT 410 |
12 May |
RCT 510 |
9 June |
RCT 610 |
14 July |
RCT 710 |
11 Aug |
RCT 810 |
8 Sept |
RCT 910 |
If you want to conquer your fear of heights or just experience the thrill of controlling your own free hanging descent then this course is for you. Our experienced instructors will teach you the skills required for you to safely abseil from our 11m (36’) high, purpose built abseil platform. All specialist equipment provided.
£32 Adults only
Wednesdays 1900-2030
24 Feb |
AB 110 |
21 Apr |
AB 210 |
23 June |
AB 310 |
18 Aug |
AB 410 |
Bouldering - Climbing without ropes on short walls above mats.
Learn to climb on our purpose-built bouldering walls. Your instructor
will cover the important safety points as well as giving you plenty of
climbing tuition. Having completed this course, most participants should
be able to pass the assessment required for Bouldering-only membership
of the wall. One year's membership of the wall is included (normal entry
fees apply).
NB. this course will not teach you the skills required to use the roped
climbing walls
£29 Adults only, Wednesdays 1900 - 2030
24 Mar |
BE 110 |
26 May |
BE 210 |
28 July |
BE 310 |
15 Sept |
BE 410 |
This exciting and informative course is by far our most popular climbing course. It is an excellent introduction to the sport and the best way to learn the basics in a fun safe environment.
Our experienced instructors will give you instruction on general climbing safety, belaying your climbing partner, knots, rope work and safe use of climbing equipment, together with lots of practical climbing enabling you to become a competent top rope climber.
Having completed this course, most participants should be able to pass the assessment required to use the wall during the recreational sessions or you could join our new climbers club on Saturday nights.
One years membership of the wall is included (normal entry fees apply) . All specialist equipment provided.
£75 Adults only
Every Tuesday in 3 week blocks 1900-2100
9, 16, 23 Mar |
RCBE 410 |
30 Mar, 6, 13 Apr |
RCBE 510 |
20, 27 Apr, 4 May |
RCBE 610 |
11, 18, 25 May |
RCBE 710 |
1, 8, 15 June |
RCBE 810 |
22, 29 Jun, 6 July |
RCBE 910 |
13, 20, 27 July |
RCBE 1010 |
3, 10, 17 Aug |
RCBE 1110 |
24, 31,Aug, 7 Sept |
RCBE 1210 |
14, 21, 28 Sept |
RCBE 1310 |
One day
£85 Adults only (Lunch Included)
Every weekend alternate Saturdays and Sundays 0915-1630
14 Mar (Sun) |
RCBD 1010 |
20 Mar (Sat) |
RCBD 1110 |
28 Mar (Sun) |
RCBD 1210 |
8 Apr (Thurs) |
RCBD 1310 |
10 Apr (Sat) |
RCBD 1410 |
18 Apr (Sun) |
RCBD 1510 |
24 Apr (Sat) |
RCBD 1610 |
6 May (Thur) |
RCBD 1710 |
9 M ay (Sun) |
RCBD 1810 |
15 May (Sat) |
RCBD 1910 |
23 May (Sun) |
RCBD 2010 |
12 June (Sat) |
RCBD 2110 |
27 June (Sun) |
RCBD 2210 |
1 July (Thur) |
RCBD 2310 |
10 July (Sat) |
RCBD 2410 |
25 July (Sun) |
RCBD 2510 |
14 Aug (Sat) |
RCBD 2610 |
22 Aug (Sun) |
RCBD 2710 |
2 Sept (Thur) |
RCBD 2810 |
12 Sept (Sun) |
RCBD 2910 |
18 Sept (Sat) |
RCBD 3010 |
16 Sept (Sun) |
RCBD 3110 |
£85 (Min age 14, U18's must be accompanied by the person having parental responsibility for them)
0830 - 1830
Ideal for total beginners and indoor wall climbers. Your opportunity to have your first go at climbing on real rock at Portland. Following a similar format to the climbing wall courses, climbing will be on top ropes set up by your instructor. Instruction, minibus transport from Calshot and specialist equipment all included.
25 Apr (Sun) |
RRD 110 |
3 June (Thur) |
RRD 210 |
3 July (Sat) |
RRD 310 |
5 Aug (Thur) |
RRD 410 |
25 Sept (Sat) |
RRD 510 |
Are you getting back into climbing or just wanting a little more input on your knots or belaying. This course will refresh you in the basics of equipment use, knots and belaying ideal for those with previous experience of climbing wishing to update their knowledge before taking the assessment for recreational climbing. Please note this session is not suitable for complete beginners.
£20 Adults only
Wednesdays 1900-2030
7 Apr |
RCR 410 |
5 May |
RCR 510 |
2 June |
RCR 610 |
7 July |
RCR 710 |
4 Aug |
RCR 810 |
1 Sept |
RCR 910 |
Struggling to move up a grade, or just to get up a climb, then this is the course for you. Based on the bouldering & traversing walls, we look at the basic principles of technique and movement, which will allow you to move up the wall more fluidly and with more style. Your instructor will give you practical tips and exercises which will help you improve your climbing, enabling you to climb harder with less effort.
£32 Adults only
Wednesdays 1900-2030
17 Mar |
CTM 210 |
28 Apr |
CTM 310 |
16 June |
CTM 410 |
25 Aug |
CTM 510 |
Open up the full range of routes available on the wall by learning to lead. This course covers the skills needed to enable you to move safely from top roping to leading indoors. Topics covered include clipping the rope, lead belaying, and climbing technique. Advice will also be given on route choice and care and selection of ropes. You must be confident tying in and belaying.
£45 Adults only
Wednesdays 1900-2200
31 Mar |
RCLE 210 |
19 May |
RCLE 310 |
21 July |
RCLE 410 |
22 Sep |
RCLE 510 |
£85 0830–1830 Saturdays
(Min age 14, U18s must be accompanied by the person having parental responsibility for them)
Ideal for total eginners and indoor wall climbers. Your opportunity to have a first go on real rock at Portland. Climbing will be on top ropes set up by your instructor. Instruction, minibus transport from Calshot and specialist equipment included.
25 Apr (Sun) |
RRD 110 |
3 June (Thur) |
RRD 210 |
3 July (Sat) |
RRD 310 |
5 Aug (Thur) |
RRD 410 |
25 Sept (Sat) |
RRD 510 |
We are able to offer a wide range of climbing tuition as specialist courses or private tuition, either at the climbing wall or on real rock. These courses are tailor made to your requirements and group size and can cover any aspect of climbing, from improvised rescue to multi pitch techniques.
Please contact Jon Wilson, Climbing Wall Manager or Mike Jones, Landsports Manager on 02380 892077 to discuss your requirements.
Fast-track your personal performance via private tuition.
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1 person |
1.5 hrs |
£80 |
3 hrs |
£150 |
6 hrs |
£260 (includes lunch) |
Additional person(s) 50% extra, for 4 or more, enquire about our group rates.
We run the following climbing and walking awards produced by the Mountain Leader Training Boards. Candidates must register with the Mountain Leader Training Board before attending a course. Candidates for assessment must have attended the required training course and have fulfilled their log book requirements. Full details on all these awards and on line registration for them can be found at www.mlte.org
This award qualifies you to supervise others on artificial climbing walls. The syllabus includes teaching belaying, group management and coaching climbing movement. Candidates should have experience of leading routes at climbing walls and an interest in group supervision.
Minimum age - 17 training, 18 assessment
To learn more about CWA click here
Training
Midweek £150 (non residential), Weekends £175; includes lunch
09.00 - 17.30 Day one, 09.00 - 17.00 Day two
8 - 9 March |
CWAT 310 |
Assessment
Midweek £87, Weekends £110; includes lunch
09:00 – 16:00
More dates will be announced shortly |
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Abseil Module Training
09:00 – 13:00, £48
More dates will be announced shortly |
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Abseil Module Assessment
14:00 16:30, £32
More dates will be announced shortly |
7.00pm-10.00pm
£25
Information sheet
More dates will be announced shortly |
£160 (non residential)
19.00 First day - 18.00 last day
This qualifies you to supervise others on single pitch crags and climbing walls. Skills covered include rope management, equipment and group management. Candidates should have experience of leading on traditional protection and an interest in group supervision.
Minimum age 18
SPA Training
£160 (non residential)
19.00 First day - 18.00 last day (B & B may be available at extra cost)
More dates will be announced shortly |
SPA Assessment
£160 (non residential)
19.00 First day - 18.00 last day (B & B may be available at extra cost)
More dates will be announced shortly |
These awards for taking groups walking in the mountains and moorlands of the UK are run in conjunction with Hampshire County Council’s, Outdoor Education Service. Details can be found at:
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/outdoor-education/outdoor-education-training.htm
Our youth climbing club takes complete novices and teaches them everything from the basics of the sport, through to making them independent climbers. We provide a safe, fun environment for all levels of young climber from 7-18 split into two age groups. Barnacles for the 7-10 year olds and Limpets for 10-18 year olds. For each age group we run introductory courses giving them a taste of the sport as well as instruction in the safety techniques and procedures needed.
Individuals can then join the regular club sessions where they will get lots of climbing as well as further instruction on climbing technique and the safety systems used. The Limpets club follows the new National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS) with club members working towards the five levels of certification as part of the club sessions. As well as the regular club sessions we also run trips to other walls and real rock and have had several club members doing well at local, regional and even national competitions.
7-10 year olds Introductory courses
Each course will give the participants a chance to do plenty of climbing as well as learn the basics of how to belay (hold the rope) for each other. Over the three weeks the course members will progress from the ‘easy’ 6m high novice walls to our larger and more challenging walls. They will have the opportunity to play a variety of climbing games and have a go on our bouldering wall. They will also be taught the important safety procedures needed to make climbing a safe and enjoyable sport.
Saturday mornings in three week blocks , 0900-1030 £42 (3 sessions)
13, 20 & 27 March |
7 - 10 year olds
Sunday mornings 09.00-10.30
Cost £78 (6 sessions) to be paid in advance
The aim of this club is to give the club members as much climbing as possible whilst still keeping it safe. Session will involve plenty of roped climbing, climbing games and bouldering, whilst we try to develop each club members climbing ability. Club members will be able to work towards our own Barnacles climbing and safety awards. These courses are run every week and individuals can join at any time on completion of the introductory course providing there are spaces.
21 Feb - 28 March |
10-18 year olds
Calshot is a primary centre for the new National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS). This scheme is designed to give participants an exciting and structured introduction to climbing and then develop each individual to become competent and accomplished climbers. The award is run by the ABC Training Trust and is endorsed by the British Mountaineering Council and Association of British Climbing walls.
Using a log book, climbers record their progress through the scheme, logging climbs, belays and boulder problems that they need to complete for each level of the award.
Saturdays 11.00-12.30
Cost £59 (4 sessions) includes NICAS level 1-2 logbook
These courses give participants a basic introduction to climbing, covering climbing technique, equipment, safety, belaying and knots.
6, 13, 20 & 27 March |
NICAS Level 2 'Top rope climber' courses
Sundays 11-12.30
Cost £156 (12 weeks, to be paid in advance) If joining part way through the cost is £13 per session for the remaining weeks
10 January - 28 March |
Monday Nights 1800-1945
Cost £143 (13 weeks, to be paid in advance) If joining part way through the cost is £11 per session for the remaining weeks
4 January - 29 March
In this group course members will have their belaying and climbing skills enhanced and be given the chance to log their climbing and belaying experience under close supervision for their level 2 award.
Course members will stay in this group until they have completed their Level 2. This can take anything from 8 to 20+ sessions depending on age and ability. This course runs every week on a Monday evening, 18.00 - 19.45. Individuals can join at any time providing there are spaces.
Individuals must have attended a Level 1 course (they do not need to have completed their Level 1 or be at Level 1 standard prior to attending this course).
Thursday Nights 1800-1945
Cost £143 (13 weeks, to be paid in advance) If joining part way through the cost is £11 per session for the remaining weeks
7 January - 1 April
Individuals must have completed their level 2.(or be at Level 2 standard)
This club meets every Thursday night, club members can climb and boulder under the supervision of our instructors. During the supervised sessions there will be no direct instruction but our instructors will be around to give hints and tips as well as ensure every one climbs safely. Along side the supervised club we will run six week intensive training courses for each of levels 3, 4 and 5 when there is enough demand. Club members can then continue logging climbs towards these awards during the normal club nights until they are ready for assessment. Assessment will normally take 2-3 weeks. From time to time we will also organise fun competitions and trips to other walls and real rock. (There may be an extra charge for these.)
Individuals transferring from the level 2 group part way through a quarter will have their remaining fees transferred across without extra charge
We will be running training courses for NICAS levels 3 & 4 as part of the supervised club this term.
Calshot Dry Tooling Event
April 23rd & 24th 2010
This dedicated Dry tooling event is following on from the successful Dry Tooling tasters we ran at our Climbing Festival in November. We will have a series of dry tooling routes on the main overhang, the easy walls facing the entrance (routes 50-65 aprox) and on the blue traverse walls. These will be used for Workshops, Tasters and a Competition. The remainder of the wall will be open as usual.
No Previous experience is necessary and participants can chose which option(s) are best for them. Axes will be supplied if needed although you are welcome to use your own if you have them. The cost for each option also includes a Event T-Shirt (pre-booked only) and entry to the wall. Places will be limited so pre-booking is recommended and is required for the workshops.
Workshops
£25 includes entry to the competition as well. Must be pre-booked.
Two hours of expert tuition for all levels of climber. No previous dry tooling experience necessary as they are open to all levels of climber providing you are a competent belayer *. Techniques such as Stein Pulls, Short tooling,, Figures of Four and Nine will be covered. Pre booking of these sessions is required. More information
Tasters sessions
£12 pre booked £17 on the day
A chance to have a go at indoor dry tooling on ‘easy’ bottom roped climbs set up especially for the tasters. No previous dry tooling experience necessary as they are open to all levels of climber providing you are a competent belayer*. These 1½ hour sessions include an induction but no coaching is included. Pre-booking is recommended (and cheaper) More information
Competition
£15 pre booked £20 on the day
An alternative to the taster sessions for those wanting a bit more of a challenge. Again no previous experience is necessary as this is open to all levels of climber providing you are a competent belayer*. You can warm up on the taster session routes before attempting the 10 problems & routes set for the competition these will vary in difficulty from ’fairly easy’ to ‘Hard’. All of the routes will be bottom roped.
The competition is a fun event which will be peer –scored. Highest score wins with spot prizes also available during the day.
An induction is provided but no coaching is included. Pre-booking is recommended (and cheaper) More information
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