Whether climbing or coaching indoors, on the crags, or in the Alps our workshops cover a range of themes that will broaden your knowledge and improve your coaching.
This autumn’s series of workshops are being delivered in line with the coronavirus regulations for England and Wales. Climbing wall specific guidance has also been published by the Association of British Climbing walls which the BMC contributed to.
In planning the workshops, the BMC has worked closely with each venue and our provider team. Participants have a central role to play in minimising infection risk, this includes:
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Not attending your workshop if displaying Covid-19 symptoms.
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Visiting the website of the climbing wall where your workshop is hosted to be aware of their Covid-19 operating procedures. Different walls have different requirements.
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Arrive ready to climb, bringing minimal personal belongings. You may not be able to use changing facilities as before.
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Clean hands regularly during the workshop. Hand sanitising stations will be available at each wall. Consider bringing your own hand sanitising gel too.
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Bring enough water for the day. Water fountains may have been turned off and some walls are unable to refill your water bottle.
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Bring your own belay device as climbing equipment should not be shared.
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For those not exempt from doing so, to wear a face covering in non-climbing areas and when entering and leaving a climbing wall.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our autumn workshops.
FUNdamentals of Climbing - Good technique and movement are the bedrock of climbing. These three workshops progressively explore climbing movement.
Coaching Children - Learn how to maximize the impact of your coaching sessions where young climbers are motivated to learn through fun, enjoyment and challenge.
Physical Training - Two workshops that progressively explore the principles of physical training and the design of periodised training plans.
Route Setting - Routes and problems have a positive impact upon a climber's development when set well. Anyone involved in coaching climbing will benefit from this very practical workshop.
If planning a career in coaching, the FUNdamentals and Physical Training workshops are part of Mountain Training's coaching scheme.
BMC members benefit from a 15% discount on workshop cost. If you’re not a member then take advantage of our half-price membership offer and join the BMC for a less than £20!
For workshop dates in Scotand click HERE.
For workshop dates at Plas y Brenin click HERE.
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Watch BMC Physical Training for Climbing 1 workshop on BMC TV
COVID UPDATE:
All workshops listed below are currently on hold until climbing walls are able to reopen to the public. You can still book onto these workshops if you wish to guarantee your place for when the walls reopen however do be aware they may cancel or be rearranged to another date if we haven't reached the minimum numbers required to run them. If we have to cancel a workshop due to Covid then a full refund is issued.
FUNdamentals of Climbing 1
The FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 focuses on the important themes that underpin climbing movement and is part of the training for the Foundation Coach Award.
The workshop starts promptly at 9.30am and finishes around 4.30pm.
18 July, Brookes Climb, Oxford - PLACES AVAILABLE
19 September, Harrow Wall, Harrow - PLACES AVAILABLE
Book online here
Workshop costing:
BMC Member - £80.00
Non-member - £99.00
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FUNdamentals of Climbing 2
The FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 builds upon the first workshop, looking at how specific techniques can be coached and is part of the training for the Development Coach Award.
The workshop starts promptly at 9.30am and finishes around 4.30pm.
Prior attendance of a FUNdamentals of Climbing Workshop 1 is required for this workshop.
19 July, Brookes Climb, Oxford - PLACES AVAILABLE
20 September, Harrow Wall, Harrow - PLACES AVAILABLE
Book online here
Workshop costing:
BMC Member - £80.00
Non-member - £99.00
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FUNdamentals of Climbing 3
Participants need to be able to onsight 6b and boulder up to V3 comfortably to get the most out of the FUNdamentals of Climbing 3 workshop.
The workshop starts promptly at 9.30am and finishes around 4.30pm.
Prior attendance of the FUNdamentals of Climbing Workshops 1 & 2 is required for this workshop.
20 July, Brookes Climb, Oxford - PLACES AVAILABLE
5 September, Eden Rock, Carlisle - PLACES AVAILABLE
22 September, Harrow Wall, Harrow - PLACES AVAILABLE
Book online here
Workshop costing:
BMC Member - £80.00
Non-member - £99.00
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Physical Training for Climbing 1
Participants need be a competent lead belayer and climb 6a comfortably to get the most out of the Physical Training 1 workshop.
The workshop starts promptly at 9.00am and finishes around 5.00pm.
25 May, The Boardroom, Queensferry - PLACES AVAILABLE
9 June, Lakeland Climbing Centre, Kendal - PLACES AVAILABLE
16 June, Beacon Climbing Centre, Caernarfon, PLACES AVAILABLE
22 June, Depot Birmingham - PLACES AVAILABLE
Book online here
Workshop costing:
BMC Member - £80.00
Non-member - £99.00
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Physical Training for Climbing 2
Participants need have attended a Physical Training 1 workshop and be a competent lead belayer and climb 6a comfortably to get the most out of this two-day workshop.
The workshop starts promptly at 9.00am and finishes around 5.00pm, boths days.
Book online here
Workshop costing:
BMC Member - £160.00
Non-member - £195.00
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Coaching Children
Maximize the impact of your coaching sessions where young climbers are motivated to learn through fun, enjoyment and challenge. This workshop also aims to provide coaches with a clear framework of safe practice in the introduction of basic physical training for young people to support their climbing.
The workshop starts promptly at 9.30am and finishes around 4.30pm.
26 May, The Boardroom, Queensferry - PLACES AVAILABLE
10 June, Lakeland Climbing Centre, Kendal - PLACES AVAILABLE
17 June, Beacon Climbing Centre, Caernarfon, PLACES AVAILABLE
23 June, Depot Birmingham - PLACES AVAILABLE
Book online here
Workshop costing:
BMC Member - £80.00
Non-member - £99.00
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Route Setting for Coaching
Participants need to be able to onsight 6b and boulder up to V3 comfortably to get the most out of the Route Setting workshop.
Book online here
Workshop costing:
BMC Member - £80.00
Non-member - £99.00
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Any questions please contact:
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0161 438 3329
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jon@thebmc.co.uk
Plas y Brenin
FUNdamentals workshops at Plas y Brenin are booked with them.
Courses for indoor climbers making their first moves onto rock
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Who are they for?
These courses are ideal for novice climbing club members, students, parents and individuals who may have had the odd taster of climbing outdoors and wish to gain key safety skills at an excellent price. They may also be a good precursor for people contemplating the Single Pitch Award training. You should already know how to put on a harness and belay. These courses are for people aged 18 or older.
What do the courses cover?
A variety of topics will be covered during the day as well as offering a fun taster to outdoor climbing. Topics may include:
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Types of trad climbing equipment
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Placing good protection
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Building good belays
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Using guidebooks
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Seconding/top roping
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