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NICAS, nationally recognised climbing award scheme that can be part of GCSE

Climbing is rewarding, educational and fun!

Reading Climbing Centre is the ideal setting for a fun and exciting school visit. There is a huge variety of sessions available for young people aged 5 and upwards. Climbing is a great way to develop fitness, teamwork and communication skills in an enjoyable and exhilarating environment.

Climbing is Tailored to Suit You!

We are here to help you tailor activities to your needs, from a one-off climbing and abseiling session, to a structured programme running over a series of weeks or months. HCC can cater for GCSE and A Level syllabuses if required, and can supplement regular indoor sessions with outdoor trips in the summer months. Sessions can be run for groups as small as five up to as many as 60 climbers. Sessions are all fully supervised by qualified instructors, ensuring that each child receives the encouragement and attention they require. All equipment hire is included in any booking with HCC instructors.

Climbing is Nationally Accredited!

If you wish, your group can also work on NICAS, the nationally accredited scheme recognising achievement in indoor climbing. This scheme consists of five levels, ranging from learning the basics to becoming a competent lead climber. Reading Climbing Centre is the NICAS Primary Centre for Berkshire.

Climbing is Inclusive!

The instructing staff at Reading Climbing Centre are trained to work well with a wide range of groups including those with learning or behavioural difficulties, and those with a wide range of physical disabilities.

Climbing is Well Regulated!

HCC is regulated by the ABC

The climbing centre holds an AALA licence and is a member of the Association of British Climbing Walls. Staff are subject to enhanced CRB checks and hold First Aid certificates. If you prefer, you can bring your own instructors to use the facilities at the centre, provided they hold appropriate qualifications and insurance.

Climbing is Great Value!

Please Contact Us to discuss your exact requirements, but we have created some example packages below:

9 students for 1 hour = £76.50

9 students for 1.5 hours = £103.50

9 students for six 1.5 hour sessions = £559 (10% discount for 6 or more sessions)


Further discounts may be available for block bookings or very large groups.

Climbing is a memorable and exciting experience for any child, and is a valuable addition to a rounded education.

For further information or booking please Contact Us, and please read through our Terms & Conditions of booking.

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New NICAS Term June 2012!!!

May 17, 2012

Click here for new term dates and details

Book now for the New June 2012 NICAS Term…
The National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme is a new nationally recognised scheme that introduces new climbers to climbing on artificial climbing walls. The scheme focuses on skill development and safety as well [...]

Setting May 2012

May 14, 2012

Please be aware of the following setting dates & times including partial & complete wall closures…

Monday 21st May
10am – 6pm
Area set: Phase 2.1
Set by: Liam Halsey & Rob Lloyd

Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd May

10am – 6pm
Area set: The entire bouldering hall
Set by: Liam Halsey, Rob Lloyd and Mike Langley
Please be aware that due to [...]

Phase 2!!!

April 24, 2012

As we promised and as the 6 foot sign at the end of the main hall has been ’subtly’ hinting, we will be installing a Phase 2 area. For the past 18 months we have been racking our brains as to what will make the best use of this space, create something viable yet unique [...]

Climbing Coaching at RCC

February 24, 2012

Everyone comes to a point in their climbing career whereby they come to a plateau and stop improving. Frustrating isn’t it!?
It could be a matter of your technique needing attention or a shock to the system to change your climbing schedule.
Coaching Programmes
We at RCC are now happy to reveal that we can provide coaching sessions [...]

RCC WBL: The Final

February 19, 2012

After months of competing, Thursday 15th March 2012 will be bringing this years RCC WBL to a close.
Keep checking our facebook page and the boulderreading website for more details…

Events

New NICAS Term June 2012!!!

May 17, 2012

Setting May 2012

May 14, 2012

Phase 2!!!

April 24, 2012

Climbing Coaching at RCC

February 24, 2012

RCC WBL: The Final

February 19, 2012