Calshot Climbing Wall

Parental Notes

If you wish your 16/17 year old son/daughter to be allowed to climb unsupervised at Calshot Activities Centre then please read the notes below before signing the parental declaration at the bottom of the registration form.

Although Calshot do all they can to reduce the risks on the climbing wall, climbing is still a potentially dangerous sport. We would like to draw your attention to the following statement and notes:-

BMC Participation Statement

“The British Mountaineering Council recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Parents and participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.”

Please note:-
· They will be unsupervised and are responsible for their own safety.
· They should have a thorough knowledge and understanding of indoor climbing including use of equipment, knots, belaying (holding the rope for another climber) and the dangers involved.
· Although they will be assessed for the basic climbing skills as part of the registration procedures, this does not guarantee that they are fully competent in all of the skills required to ensure their safety.
· They will be expected to have read and understood the conditions of use and rules of the centre. Failure to comply with these may result in their membership being terminated and being asked to leave the centre.
· If they or their chosen climbing partner fails to exercise due care it could result in their injury or death.
· They will not be allowed to sign in or take responsibility for any other Under 18’s or novice climbers.
· We require all under 18’s to wear an appropriately rated climbing helmet
· Membership of the wall does not cover the skills required to enable them to lead climb (climb walls where the rope is not already in place) or climb outdoors. They will need a higher level of experience and expertise to enable them to do these.
· Calshot cannot be responsible for individuals’ own actions which result in them taking unnecessary risks. Common-sense, self-preservation and care are essential.

Please also read the conditions of use and rules before signing the parental declaration at the bottom of the registration form.

For further information please contact Calshot Activities Centre, Calshot Spit, Fawley, Southampton, SO45 1BR. Tel 023 8089 2077, E-mail Calshot.ac@hants.gov.uk

Opening Hours (Valid until 31st March 2006)

Monday – Friday 6.30 – 10pm Saturday, Sunday & Bank holidays 1 – 5 pm
(Last climb 15 minutes before closing)

Admission Prices

Adult Members £5, Adult Members (concessions) £4.50, Adult Visitors £5.50, Under 18’s £3.90
Annual Membership Registration fee £3