NICAS Level 1 & 2
NICAS® (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes) are an introduction to climbing and provide a gateway to learning more and developing a love for the sport.
NICAS level 1 - New Climber
An entry level aimed at novices that recognises their ability to climb safely under supervision. Climbers will learn how to put on a harness, how to tie onto a rope and how to belay another climber as well as basic movement around the climbing and bouldering walls. Climbers in level 1 will be under the supervision of an instructor at all times.
NICAS level 2 - Foundation Climber
Aimed at promoting good practice in climbing and bouldering unsupervised on an artificial wall. Climbers will build on the experiences gained in level 1, and at the end of level 2 should potentially be independent tope rope climbers and boulderers.
NICAS aims:
to develop climbing movement skills and improve levels of ability
to learn climbing rope-work and how to use equipment appropriately
to develop risk assessment and risk management skills in the sport
to work as a team, communicate with, and trust a climbing partner
to provide a structure for development, motivation and improved performance
to develop an understanding of the sport, its history and future challenges
to provide a record of personal achievement
to point the way to further disciplines and challenges in climbing beyond the scheme.
NICAS® (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes) are an introduction to climbing and provide a gateway to learning more and developing a love for the sport. NICAS level 1 - New Climber An entry level aimed at novices that recognises their ability to climb safely under supervision. Climbers will learn how to put on a harness, how to tie onto a rope and how to belay another climber as well as basic movement around the climbing and bouldering walls. Climbers in level 1 will be under the supervision of an instructor at all times. NICAS level 2 - Foundation Climber Aimed at promoting good practice in climbing and bouldering unsupervised on an artificial wall. Climbers will build on the experiences gained in level 1, and at the end of level 2 should potentially be independent tope rope climbers and boulderers. NICAS aims: to develop climbing movement skills and improve levels of ability to learn climbing rope-work and how to use equipment appropriately to develop risk assessment and risk management skills in the sport to work as a team, communicate with, and trust a climbing partner to provide a structure for development, motivation and improved performance to develop an understanding of the sport, its history and future challenges to provide a record of personal achievement to point the way to further disciplines and challenges in climbing beyond the scheme.
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