NICAS

The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS)

UNDER 18
CLIMBING AWARDS

We offer 4 levels of this fantastic program that will take a child from beginner all the way to being able to lead climb! 

The time taken for each level is completely flexible and depends on your child’s individual progress, there is no fixed path and therefore we charge on a term (12 weeks) by term basis.

To enter in to the NICAS scheme, your child will need to be a minimum age of 7.
A female youth climberChild climbing at The Reach

nicas levels

The scheme progresses through a series of levels, click a button below to find out more about what each level involves
LEVEL 1
1.5 HOURS PER WEEK
Whereby complete novices are able to climb safely under supervision.
LEVEL 2
1.5 HOURS PER WEEK
Whereby a climber has mastered the basics and can climb safely and independently.
LEVEL 3
1.5 HOURS PER WEEK
Independent climbers improve their strength, fitness, technique, knowledge and grade.
LEVEL 4
1.5 HOURS PER WEEK
Climbers learn to assess risk, understand the full range of climbing equipment, lead climb and achieve a high level of skill.