Climbing in Greater
Manchester 2008
January 10th
Start of adult and Explorer Scout indoor climbing authorisation.
Course to
run for 12 weeks with 1 week theory 11 practical with all equipment provided,
indoor and man made tower climbing authorisation achievable at the end of the
course. Fee £50 on registration. (Max 10 places or a mixture of adults and
Explorer Scouts)
April 17th
Start of adult and Explorer Scout outdoor climbing authorisation.
Course to
run for 14 weeks for adults and Explorer Scouts who have attended the indoor
course or have previous logged experience. Fee £25 on Registration (Max 10
places, or a mixture of adults and Explorer Scouts) See note *
May 4th Have a
go rock climbing for Scouts and Explorer Scouts. (Windgather)
Introduction
to rock climbing and mandatory for climbing badge either May or June dates. Fee
£5. (Max 15 places to be booked by 26th April)
June 8th Have a
go rock climbing for Scouts and Explorer Scouts. (Windgather)
Introduction
to rock climbing and mandatory for climbing badge either May or June dates. Fee
£5. (Max 15 places to be booked by 31st May)
September start of Scouts
and Explorer Scouts climbing badge course. (Max 20 places to be
booked by 23rd Aug) see note#
11th Sept theory night and
registration at Middleton HQ. Fee £10.
13th Sept
climbing on rock outdoors 10am start approx 3.30 finish.
20th Sept
climbing on rock outdoors if bad weather or missed first date.
27th Sept
climbing on rock outdoors if bad weather or missed 1st and 2nd
dates.
*As climbing outdoors is dependant on fine weather
all authorisation courses will continue indoors at prearranged walls any
entrance fees will be extra.
*Harness and helmet hire
available at £2.50 per daily use.
* Unauthorised climbers
with experience may drop into courses and pay pro rata.
#All scouts and explorers
must have read and learned the badge requirements and attended one of the
Windgather dates.
Bookings. Chris Welden. E-Mail chaddexplorer@yahoo.co.uk
Snail Mail. 34 Taunton rd Chadderton Oldham Lancs OL9 0BE