Climbing for 14-17 year olds at The Castle
Under 18s are not allowed to climb unsupervised at The Castle unless they have passed an assessment. The requirements of the assessment are slightly different for 14-15 yr olds and for 16-17 yr olds.
14-15 year olds must be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all aspects of indoor climbing, including lead-climbing, top-roping and bouldering.
16-17 year olds can choose to take either an assessment allowing them to top-rope and boulder only, or the more stringent test that includes lead-climbing.
The skills needed to tackle these assessments are covered within the Geckos kids' club. Alternatively, specific personal tuition can be arranged relatively easily. Please contact Geckos for more information.