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Four One‑Hour Lessons to NICAS Bouldering Level 1 in South Molton
A compact, four-lesson course that meets NICAS Bouldering Level 1 requirements and prepares participants for progression into youth club sessions.
Four One‑Hour Lessons to NICAS Bouldering Level 1 in South Molton.
Embark on an engaging four‑week programme comprising four one‑hour lessons designed to kickstart beginner boulderers. The course meets the requirements to become a NICAS Bouldering Level 1 Boulderer, develops essential climbing movement and safety skills, and opens the door to NICAS youth-club progression.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Achieve NICAS Bouldering Level 1
Four one‑hour lessons are aimed specifically at meeting the requirements for the NICAS New Boulderer (Level 1) award and enabling attendance at higher-level youth clubs.
Movement, Safety and Equipment Use
The course focuses on developing climbing movement skills and learning rope‑work and how to use equipment appropriately as set out in the NICAS aims.
A Clear Path into Youth Clubs
Completing Level 1 provides a record of personal achievement and a pathway to attend NICAS Bouldering Level 2–4 youth club sessions, offered on Friday afternoons after school.
What the day feels like
What the four lessons feel like
Over four structured one‑hour lessons, participants are introduced to what bouldering is, coached through foundational movement and safety practices, and assessed against the NICAS New Boulderer standard—setting the base for further development and club participation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Instruction covers rope‑work and how to use equipment appropriately; participants will be introduced to the equipment used on a bouldering wall.
The programme includes coaching in movement skills, rope‑work and proper use of equipment as part of the NICAS aims.
The scheme provides a record of personal achievement that points the way to further NICAS levels and climbing disciplines.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The course is four lessons of one hour each (4 x 1 Hour lessons).
What ages can attend?
The course is suitable for ages 5 and up.
What does NICAS Bouldering Level 1 mean?
Level 1 (New Boulderer) is an entry‑level award for candidates who wish to learn what bouldering is and how to use a bouldering wall safely.
What skills are taught?
The NICAS aims for the course include developing climbing movement skills, learning rope‑work and how to use equipment appropriately, risk assessment and management, and teamwork.
Does completion lead to youth clubs?
Yes — meeting the Level 1 requirements allows candidates to attend NICAS Bouldering Level 2–4 youth club sessions, which are available on Friday afternoons after school.
What broader aims does NICAS have for participants?
NICAS aims to provide structure for development and motivation, to develop understanding of the sport and its challenges, and to provide a record of personal achievement while pointing the way to further disciplines.