Security guard card training: green card
Complete training and take an exam to climb independently in indoor halls
Want to try rope climbing, but don't know where to start? Have you heard that new rope climbing walls will be opening soon in Tartu, but don't have a lifeguard card yet? The first step is a green lifeguard card.
In order to climb rope climbing walls independently, you need a lifeguard card. Cards are issued by Estonian Climbing Association and the presence of the card confirms to the sports club that the person has the skills and knowledge to climb independently with a rope. There are two lifeguard cards: a green card and a red card. The green card gives the right to climb independently with a lifeguard (top rope (i.e. the rope has already been set up) and to use automatic belay stations; the red card also gives the right to independently belay (lead (or you can bring the rope up yourself) to go climbing and guide a novice climber.
More information about the security guard card and requirements can be found on the page map.ronimisliit.ee. NB! The security card is only in virtual form and is register-based (register.ronimisliit.ee).
During the training day, we will go through all the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the green lifeguard card exam. We will learn to climb in a high-security position (top rope climbing), we will talk about climbing safety both indoors and outdoors and get acquainted with the necessary equipment. After the training, participants have the opportunity to take the green card exam, upon successful completion of which we will issue a green security guard card.
Who is the green security guard card training for?
The training is open to complete beginners, boulderers, and those who want to consolidate previously learned skills and review them for the exam. The training is practical in nature - we will immediately get our hands dirty and try everything out. We will climb on an 8,5 m high indoor wall in the Tartu University Sports Hall, but you don't have to be afraid of bone-breaking athletic effort for the time being.
Red Card Training and Exam will take place on 08.12.2023 and participation is subject to prior knowledge of belaying or completion of this training. Previous climbing experience is also beneficial.
Event overview
Event type: Green security guard card training
Date: 02.12.2023 (Saturday)
Time: training 11.00:16.00-16.00:18.00; exams XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX
Location: Tartu University Academic Sports Club (TÜASK) climbing wall
Group size: up to 15 participants
Our team: Hans Vellama
Participation fee:
Training + exam — €80
Training only — €50
Exam only* — €30
*Priority is given to training participants when registering for the exam. If there are available places, it is possible to come and take the exam only.
Training plan and topics
We will gather at 11.00:XNUMX at the TÜASK climbing wall.
Arrival and introduction
Introduction to the necessary equipment: from rope to carabiners
Safety on the climbing wall
Learning knots and top-down security
Climbing on a wall with top protection
Climbing Technique ABC
The training ends at approximately 16.00:XNUMX PM.
After the training ends, the green card exams will take place from 16.00:18.00 PM to XNUMX:XNUMX PM. During the training, we will go over all the points listed in the green card exam content, which are written on the climbing association page.
Participation fee
TRAINING FEE - 50 €
Use of special equipment in training
TÜASK entrance fee
Training organization and supervision
Learning materials after completing the training
Certificate of completion of training
Exam FEE — €30
Use of special equipment
TÜASK entrance fee
Conducting the exam
ERL security card issuance fee
It is possible to take the exam without training, but only if there are available places. Priority for registration for the exam is given to participants in the training.
Payment of the participation fee is made by bank transfer based on the invoice after registration.
PARTICIPATION FEE REFUND CONDITIONS
If you cancel your participation, you can get a refund of the participation fee up to 29.11.2023; after that, the participation fee is non-refundable. If you cannot come to the event, please write to hans@elamuspluss.ee.
Equipment
Clothing and footwear
The training takes place indoors. Clothing should be sporty. Long pants or at least sports pants that extend above the knee are preferable to avoid knee injuries when climbing the wall. You can also bring a sweatshirt. Long hair must be tied back during the training. Leave excess items that could get caught somewhere or fall out of your pocket at home or in your sports bag (e.g. rings, necklaces, keys, phone). There are lockable lockers in the changing room, but you can also take your sports bag into the hall. TÜASK is not responsible for items left in the locker. There are washing facilities and a toilet.
Suitable footwear is clean sports shoes (free training/running shoes) or climbing shoes; there are also a limited number of climbing shoes for shared use on site. Outdoor shoes are not allowed in the athletics hall.
Food and drink
Bring a water bottle (you can fill it in the cloakroom). The training lasts about 5 hours, so you can bring snacks if you wish.
Special equipment
We provide special equipment for climbing and rope work. If you have your own equipment, you can bring: climbing shoes, climbing harness, safety gear, carabiners, talcum powder and a talcum powder bag. A helmet is not required.
Where to come?
On the training day, come to the University of Tartu Academic Sports Club, located at Ujula st 4, TartuThere is a large parking lot in front of the house where you can leave your car (free parking on weekends). It is worth arriving 10-15 minutes early so that you can reach the climbing wall by 11.00:XNUMX.
Tell the administrator that you came for a rock climbing training. Entrance will be based on a list of those registered for the training. The administrator will give you a key to the changing room, where you can leave your outerwear and change clothes.
The climbing wall is located in the back corner of the athletics hall. The athletics hall is located to the right of the administrators' desk as you enter. As you enter the athletics hall, you will notice the climbing wall in the back corner - meet us there.
Registration for training
To register, click on the “register for the training here” button and fill out the form that opens. After registration, we will send you an invoice for payment of the participation fee.
