Basic rock climbing training: belaying
From climbing gyms to independent rock climbing trips
The prerequisite for participation in the training is the following:top rope) climbing and belaying skills. The belay training will take place on 09.09.23 in Tartu (see here).
Are you good at climbing with top belay, but still have a shaky foot when it comes to bottom belay? Heading to climb rocks, but not sure how to clean the station exactly? Want to brush up on your bottom belay skills? Then you're exactly the target audience for this training!
During the one-day training, we will learn how to secure the bottom (lead climbing), we will practice clicking and falling and get acquainted with the basic features of bottom belaying. The goal of the training is to learn to climb independently on real rocks. Beginners with top belaying skills as well as those who would like to consolidate previously learned skills are welcome. We focus on sport climbing.
The training is practical in nature - we will get our hands dirty and try everything out. We will climb an 8,5 m high indoor wall in the University of Tartu sports building, but you don't have to be afraid of bone-breaking athletic effort for now.
Those who complete the training will also receive a 5% discount on the rock climbing trip taking place from September 17th to 22nd. Crag Express: Jura, Poland (NB! Different discounts cannot be combined).
Event overview
Event type: rock climbing training
Event time: 10.09.2023 (Sunday) 11.00 - 16.00
Location: Tartu University Academic Sports Club (TÜASK) climbing wall
Group size: up to 9 participants
Our team: Hans Vellama
Participation fee: €50
Training plan and topics
We will gather at 11.00:XNUMX at the TÜASK climbing wall.
Arrival and introduction
An introduction to the necessary equipment: from expressways to self-security
Climbing safety reminder
Clicking practice
The ABCs of underwriting
Practicing climbing in a safety cage
Snack break
Climbing on a wall with protection, including practicing falling
Peculiarities of rock climbing: from station types to mid-route breaks
The training ends at approximately 16.00:XNUMX PM.
Photos Christoph Deinetgood morning, Unsplash from the page
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 bruises when climbing the wall. You can also bring a sweatshirt. Long hair must be tied in a braid. Leave excess items that can 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 locker 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); there is 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, self-protection, talcum powder and a talcum powder bag. A helmet is not required.
Participation fee
PARTICIPATION FEE
The participation fee is 50€ and includes:
Use of special equipment in training
Using the climbing wall
Training organization and supervision
Certificate of completion of training
5% discount Crag Express for a trip to Poland
PARTICIPATION FEE REFUND CONDITIONS
If you cancel your participation, you can get a refund of the participation fee up to 07.09.2023; after that, the participation fee is non-refundable. If you cannot come to the event, please write to hans@elamuspluss.ee.
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.
