DUNDEE DYNOS SESSIONS &
FAMILY/GROUP
Dundee Dynos!
Our youth climbing programme is called Dundee Dynos. We run weekly sessions, based around school terms, for young people aged 7+. There is a range of timeslots and groups are based on ability.
Open Sessions
A great introduction to climbing! Book for a one-off taster or come more regularly if you can’t commit to a full block of sessions. An instructor will take you on the roped walls and auto belays in our main area as well as some time in our bouldering room.
They run for one hour on a Saturday and Sunday at 10:15 for £18.00pp. We also run sessions on weekdays during the school holidays – check our booking pages for these days and times! Maximum of two places per booking, those looking to book in more should book a 1hour private session.
Beginner
This is the session to learn the basics of climbing! Our instructor team will help you get comfortable on the wall be it bouldering or roped climbing. We then teach you how to attach yourself to the rope, and keep others safe.
Sessions run for 1 hour Saturday and Sunday at 10:15. Bookings are for a whole block of lessons based around school terms. No refunds are given for missed sessions. All specialist climbing equipment is included in the price.
There is the opportunity to participate in NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme) during the sessions at an additional one off cost of £8.50 for the book and registration. Typically, this session covers the content of levels 1 and 2 dependent on experience.
Intermediate
This is for established, regular junior climbers. The focus is on improving climbing ability and getting to grips with more complex techniques and movement. Participants will be expected to have completed beginner sessions and be competent and tying in and belaying before attending.
There is the opportunity to participate in NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme) during the sessions at an additional one off cost of £8.50 for the book and registration. Typically, this session covers the content of levels 2 and 3 dependent on experience.
Sessions run for 1.5 hours Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 and Tuesday at 16:30. Bookings are for a whole block of lessons based around school terms. No refunds are given for missed sessions. All specialist climbing equipment is included in the price. Booking can be made online using the following link.
Advanced
These sessions are offered to our most experienced junior climbers by invite only. Typically this would involve climbing confidently at 6b; have attained NICAS level 3 and present a mature attitude to their own climbing and those around them. Additionally, they must be willing to participate in both lead climbing and lead belaying, understanding the increased risks involved in this.
There is the opportunity to participate in NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme) during the sessions at an additional one off cost of £8.50 for the book and registration. Typically, this session covers the content of levels 4 and 5.
Sessions run for 1.5 hours Saturday at 13:30 and Tuesday at 16:30. Bookings are for a whole block of lessons based around school terms. No refunds are given for missed sessions. All specialist climbing equipment is included in the price. Advanced blocks are not available to book online due to the specialist nature of the session. Please contact reception to book. Participant and Parent/Guardian must agree to the increased risks involved before attendance.
OTHER YOUTH SESSIONS
Coaching
Individual or paired coaching can be really useful to further improve your climbing technique. Whether it is for a specific technique, a longer term training plan or more general guidance we can accommodate it for both children or adults.
A typical 1 hour session would cost £40 for 1:1 or £60 for 2:1. We can offer these at a range of times to suit the individual. To book, contact reception by calling 01382 201901
Parent Supervisor
Teaches the skills necessary for parents to bring their children roped climbing. This covers how to belay and attach the climber to the rope without actually climbing. Therefore, your children will be required to facilitate learning. Parents wanting to climb for themselves should book into a ropes course.
2 hours session with all equipment provided. Run at a time to suit. To book, contact reception by calling 01382 201901. Cost: £75 for 1 Adult (maximum of 2 children). £95 for 2 Adults (maximum of 2 children).
Family Taster and Birthday Parties (1hour session)
A 1 hour climbing session makes an ideal family activity or birthday party. One of the instructors will tailor the session to your requirements and include Roped Climbing, Auto Belays or Bouldering.
A maximum of 4 people are able to climb on these sessions at a cost of £70 for 1hour. Instructor time and all hire equipment is included in this price.
Within a family group session – typically 2 adults and 2 children climbing – we can accommodate those aged 5+. For birthday parties and other child only groups the minimum age is 7.
Timeslots are available throughout the week and at weekends. Sessions can be booked online using the following link. For larger groups, (5 or more climbing) please contact reception by calling 01382 201901
We have a large seating area for those not climbing and for serving refreshments.
NICAS – NATIONAL INDOOR CLIMBING AWARD SCHEME
The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme is a national proficiency scheme to develop and accredit the skills of indoor climbing. It is designed to develop climbing skills on artificial climbing walls. There are five awards of increasing technical skill and responsibility which are open to climbers aged 7 years and up.
Candidates register with Avertical World for the scheme and are issued with a log book. They then attend training, continue to gain experience and record this in their log book. Avertical World staff will then carry out assessments and issue national certificates on behalf of NICAS.
Registration costs: £8.50 total for levels 1 to 3 and £8.50 total for levels 4 to 5.
(Clip folders available at an extra cost)
Levels are:
Level 1: New Climber
Level 2: Foundation Climber
Level 3: Technical climber
Level 4: Lead climber
Level 5: Advanced climber
Further information is available from centre staff and www.nicas.co.uk
COMMON QUESTIONS:
MY CHILD IS UNDER 7, CAN THEY COME CLIMBING?
Yes, but there are some limitations:
A Family session is generally fine from 5 yrs upwards.
Experienced parents/climbers can sign in younger children if they think they will enjoy the experience.
Mixed age groups can be a challenge to manage (as parents will know). We recommend smaller group sizes if this is likely to be part of the make up of your group.
Kids MUST be 7 years plus to attend our Kids Club sessions and Kids Party groups.
WHAT CLOTHING SHOULD WE WEAR?
We recommend T shirt, fleece and stretchy loose fitting trousers or track suit bottoms.
We do not recommend shorts as the climbing surface have a rough texture and knees can get rubbed.
All climbers wear our indoor climbing shoes which are designed to make climbing easy and fun (they are made of similar rubber to racing car tyres, to give the maximum grip)!.
If climbers have long hair or glasses we recommend a tie back.
Please leave jewellery, watches etc at home (as they will need to be removed before climbing).
CAN I CHANGE A BOOKING TIME / DATE OR GROUP SIZE?
Yes, call us to check that your new date or time is available.
Yes , again call us to let us know as soon as your group size changes, we ask that you give us as much notice as possible as staff will have been booked for your session and if additional staff are required this can be difficult at short notice.
CAN MY EXPERIENCED CHILD CLIMB INDEPENDENTLY AT THE CENTRE?
Kids under 16 years of age need to be supervised by either an experienced adult climber or a centre instructor at all times within the centre.
If they are supervised by an experienced adult they can use the centre at any time we are open.