What
is the Leeds Wall?
The
Leeds Wall was conceived and built by enthusiastic local climbers.
It opened in 1996 and since then has developed as one of the
leading indoor rock climbing centres in the country.
What
do the climbers climb?
Route
Climbing
The
centre boasts a multitude of climbing angles and surfaces from easy
angled slabs to steep overhangs with nearly 200 routes to up to 13
meters high. Routes are
climbed either on a top rope (pre-fixed roped lines) or by lead
climbing (climber protects themselves as they go).
Each route is colour coded and graded. Climbs range in
technical difficulty depending on the size, shape, position and
frequency of the holds. We
offer routes to suit all ages and abilities.
Bouldering
This
type of climbing is probably the fastest growing aspect of the sport.
Without ropes but with landing mats, it involves low level,
powerful, short sequences of moves on vertical and over hanging walls.
We offer a large bouldering area with traverses to more
technical, steeper angled problems.
There is plenty for children and beginners.
Café
The
Wall Rock Café is open 7 days a week throughout the year except over
the summer months when it opens only for the evening.
Food typically ranges from snacks to lunches.
For large groups lunches can be ordered in advance.
What
can we offer your school?
We
can offer your pupils the opportunity to challenge themselves in a
controlled environment. Whether it’s a fun session for your class or something that
is part of a more structured programme we will be able to cater for
your school group. Contact
us and we will tailor a session to suit your needs.
Fun
Sessions
These
can be booked as a one off taster, as an exciting reward or as a block
of fun sessions. The
sessions involve a warm up through climbing games for younger children
that encourage balance and coordination or a more structured warm up
involving stretches and simple conditioning for older children, health
and fitness permitting. The
majority of the fun session would be spent attempting the wall routes
with the groups working together supporting and belaying for each
other whilst being supervised by our instructors.
Structured
Programs
Structured
courses are run by our highly experienced instructors for a minimum of
four weeks. Courses are
often linked to National Curriculum, Duke of Edinburgh, GNVQ or Youth
Award Scheme requirements. Schools
often decide to participate in the National Indoor Climbing
Achievement Scheme, NICAS.
The
courses provide a solid foundation in climbing safety and essential
rope techniques whilst building confidence, trust and teamwork.
On any course the same instructor(s) will be present on each
session to help build a rappor with the students.
The
Instructors
All
our instructors are friendly and approachable and are highly experienced
at working with young people of all abilities.
All are fully qualified climbing instructors as recommended by
the Mountain Leader Training Boards and Association of British Climbing
Walls and are First Aid Trained.
The
instructors are also put through a thorough induction programme before
working for The Leeds Wall and are vetted through the Criminal Records
Bureau (CRB). The Leeds
Wall child protection policy is available on request.
Standard
School Sessions
Standard
group climbing sessions using our instructors are available for groups
of 6 – 24 people in 1, 1.5 and 2 hour time durations.
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Price
per head
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Under
18’s
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Adults
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1
Hour
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£5
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£8
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1.5
Hours
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£7
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£10
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2
Hours
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£9
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£12
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All
prices are inclusive of wall entry, equipment and instruction.
These
are discounted from beyond our normal rates
What
are the long term options for our students?
Children
and young people that have attended a single climbing session are
welcome to visit the wall over the school breaks, where we offer Holiday
Climbing Club sessions at the centre and out on the crag.
Children
and young adults under 17 that have received 4 or more hours of tuition
are given the opportunity to join the Lizards Club that meet
every weekend. For those
between the ages of 14 to 18 who have received a minimum of 12 climbing
sessions under instruction there is the opportunity to undertake a
competence assessment allowing them if successful to become junior
members and climb unsupervised at the centre.
For
our regularly visiting schools we host an annual Inter- Schools Climbing
Competition. The
competition is a great opportunity for your pupils to meet other young
climbers and take part in a fun competition while representing their
school. The competition
normally includes 12 – 15 schools from the Yorkshire area.
Teacher
Discounts
Discounts
are available to teachers who bring groups to the centre, whether
visiting with a group or making a personal visits to climb.
External
Groups
External
Groups providing their own instructor with prior arrangement can receive
a loyalty discount for visiting regularly.
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Off Peak
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Peak Times
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Adult
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£6.00
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£5.00
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Concessions
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£5.00
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£4.50
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Under 16’s
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£4.50
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£4.00
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Visiting
Groups with their own instructors can hire their equipment: £2 per
group member (harness, shoes, helmet, belay device).
F.A.Q
Can
I teach my own group?
To
teach you own group at theLEEDSwall
you need to:
Be
a holder of The Mountain Leader Training Climbing wall Award (CWA),
Single Pitch Award (SPA) or Higher qualification.
Hold
a valid first aid certificate.
Have
your own relevant insurance.
This
would enable you to teach at a 1:6 instructor - student ratio. We
are currently running training courses for the CWA if are a teacher who
would like to obtain this qualification. Click
here for more information.
Bookings
can be arranged by email, post or you can phone us between 10.00am and
5.00pm during the week on 0113 2341554.
The
Activities Manager, Matt Birch at matt.birch@theleedswall.co.uk,
will be happy to discuss your groups needs.
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