Name: Scout Climbing Permit Training
Start: 2024-11-23T13:00:00Z
End: 2024-11-23T16:00:00Z
Location: Awesome Walls Climbing Centre, Stockport and Holmes Chapel Scout Hut

Scout Climbing Permit Training

Cheshire Mountain Team

Scout Top Rope Climbing Permit Training for Artificial Walls

Awesome Walls Climbing Centre, Stockport and Holmes Chapel Scout Hut

There are three parts to this training and you'll need to attend all 3:<ul><li>Friday 15th November - 7pm until 9pm - introduction to climbing. Holmes Chapel Scout HQ, Holmes Chapel. CW4 7BA</li><li>Saturday 23rd November - 1pm until 5pm, Awesome Wall, Stockport, Pear Mill, Lower Bredbury, Stockport SK6 2BP</li><li>Friday 6th December - 7pm - 9pm - Problems you might encounter while running a session. Holmes Chapel Scout HQ, Holmes Chapel. CW4 7BA</li></ul>Do you want to learn how to belay, climb and run help Scout climbing sessions safely and within Scouting rules?If the answer to that is YES, then this is the event for you.This course is open to:<ul><li>Adult members of The Scout Association</li><li>Over 18 members only</li></ul>Course Pre-requisitesNo climbing experience is required, only a desire to get Scouts out climbing. Though, you will find the course and assessment more straight forward if you have personal climbing experience.Already a Climber?If you are already a climber and know how to tie-in and belay then you might be able to skip the first session, please contact Alan.Jackson@CheshireScouts.org.uk if you'd like to do this.Course FormatWe are running a new format for this training to help embed the skills required before you progress to being assessed for a permit.The ticket price only includes the cost of the climbing at Holmes Chapel Scout HQ.You will still need to pay the entry fee to Awesome WallsOver the course of 3 sessions, we will take you from zero to hero in terms of being able to help run a climbing session. We will teach you all the skills you need for your climbing permit assessment.After these sessions, you will need to spend some time practising and refining those skills before coming back for assessment.This course does not include assessment. This course is for training only.If you feel ready for assessment, then please see this event here: <a href="https://www.cheshirescouts.org.uk/events/top-rope-climbing-permit-assessment" title="https://www.cheshirescouts.org.uk/events/top-rope-climbing-permit-assessment" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.cheshirescouts.org.uk/events/top-rope-climbing-permit-assessment</a>There will be 3 sections to this training:<ol><li>Teaching the basics of climbing and how to keep yourself (and others) safe on and around the wall. This will be held at a Scout climbing wall (2hrs)</li><li>Developing those skills at a public climbing wall and introducing complications and how to deal with them (3hrs)</li><li>More technical issues of dealing with problems as well as ensuring that you are aware of your responsibilities when it comes to POR. This will be held at a Scout climbing wall. (2hrs)</li></ol>If you have good climbing experience, then the first session may be bypassed; although skills will be reviewed at session 2. If your skills are not up to scratch, we may send you back to session 1, it is best to speak to us if you think you may like to skip session 1.What do we need to do after this course?The answer is simple - you need to practise the skills we have taught you. Whether that is climbing with your friends or supporting others who are leading Scout sessions (where there is a supervisor present); you will need to practise these skills.This course, on it's own, is not sufficient to gain a permit.How long do I need to wait before I can be assessed?How long is a piece of string? You need to be competent at all the skills in the permit syllabus. How long this will take will depend on how quickly you learn and how easily you can practise those skills. There are no hard and fast rules as to how long this will take.I have done my training before, but want to refresh my skills, can I attend this course?Absolutely. We want to set you up to succeed.I'm an expert climber, why do I need to undertake the training? Why can't I go straight to assessment?Personal climbing skills form a very small part of this course. It is the skills around dealing with problems and group management that you need to develop - things you will not typically pick up simply by climbing with friends.Do I need to buy any equipment before the course?No, at Holmes Chapel Scout HQ, equipment will be provided. At Awesome Walls you can hire equipment.If you have your own harness/belay device you are welcome to bring them along with you.CostsThe sessions at the Scout HQ's will incur a small charge to help support those groups who run and maintain their own walls. It will also help cover the costs of tea and biscuits!Awesome Walls, as a commerical climbing venue, you will have to pay your entry to the climbing wall on arrival, which is currently £10.00 per person (paid on arrival), though you can pay a membership to reduce this. You will also have to hire a harness and climbing shoes if you don’t have them. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move about in. You will also need a warm coat as the wall can be chilly. If you have your own harness, climbing shoes and climbing equipment then please bring it all along.If you are looking to get a climbing permit to take your Scouts out, then you should be able to claim the cost back from your Scout Group but please check this in advance with your treasurer or GSL.Each person will have to pay on entry and complete the Awesome Walls online waiver. Please either arrive a few minutes early to do this, or complete it online here:https://awesomewalls.co.uk/stockport-register/

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