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The
National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (www.nicas.co.uk)
is
a UK wide scheme
designed to introduce new and young climbers to climbing on artificial
climbing walls. The awards focus on skill development and safety and
require the gaining of logged experience for completion. They
are open to climbers of all ages and abilities though the higher levels
also include a performance element to promote personal development.
If
you are interested in using the scheme for yourself or your group
contact Matt Birch at matt.birch@theleedswall.co.uk
or contact Bookings on 0113 2341554.
Aims of
the scheme:
- to
develop climbing skills and improve levels of ability
- to
learn climbing rope-work and how to use equipment safely
- to
develop risk assessment and management skills in the sport
- to
work as a team, communicate with, and trust a climbing partner
- to
develop an understanding of the sport, it’s history and future
challenges
- to
provide a record of personal achievement
- to
point the way to further challenges in climbing beyond the scheme
The
awards aim to accredit achievement in climbing and to provide a
structure for learning best practice in the sport in a series of five
awards of increasing technical skill.
1.
Foundation Climber
– an entry level aimed at novices that recognises their ability to
climb safely under supervision
2.
Top Rope Climber
–aimed at promoting good practice in climbing and bouldering
unsupervised on an artificial wall
3.
Technical Climber
– a more advanced top roping and bouldering level that focuses on
developing technique and movement skills
4.
Lead Climber
- concentrates on the skills required to both lead climb and belay a
lead climber
5.
Advanced Climber
– the top level that focuses on improving performance, a deeper
understanding of climbing systems and the wider world of climbing
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