Whether climbing or coaching indoors, on the crags, or in the Alps our workshops cover a range of themes that will broaden your knowledge and improve your coaching.
FUNdamentals of Climbing - Good technique and movement are the bedrock of climbing. These workshops progressively explore climbing movement.
Coaching Children - Learn how to maximize the impact of your coaching sessions where young climbers are motivated to learn through fun, enjoyment and challenge.
Physical Training - Two workshops that progressively explore the principles of physical training and the design of periodised training plans.
Route Setting for Coaching - Routes and problems have a positive impact upon a climber's development when set well. Anyone involved in coaching climbing will benefit from this very practical workshop.
BMC members benefit from discounted course fees. If not yet a BMC member, then get 25% off your first year's membership.
All courses are booked through Mountain Training and you'll be taken to their site by the booking links below. If planning a career in coaching, the FUNdamentals and Physical Training workshops are part of Mountain Training's coaching scheme.
FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 : Find out more
The one-day FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 course focuses on the important themes that underpin climbing movement and is part of the training for the Foundation Coach qualification.
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(This will take you to Mountain Training's website)
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FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 : Find out more
The FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 builds upon the first workshop, looking at how specific techniques can be coached and is part of the training for the Development Coach Award.
Prior attendance of a FUNdamentals of Climbing Workshop 1 is required for this workshop.
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(This will take you to Mountain Training's website)
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FUNdamentals of Climbing 3 : Find out more
Participants need to be able to onsight 6b and boulder up to V3 comfortably to get the most out of the FUNdamentals of Climbing 3 workshop.
Prior attendance of the FUNdamentals of Climbing Workshops 1 & 2 is required for this workshop.
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Physical Training for Climbing 1 : Find out more
Participants need be a competent lead belayer and climb 6a comfortably to get the most out of the Physical Training 1 workshop.
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Physical Training for Climbing 2 : Find out more
Participants need have attended a Physical Training 1 workshop and be a competent lead belayer and climb 6a comfortably to get the most out of this two-day workshop.
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Coaching Children : Find out more
Maximize the impact of your coaching sessions where young climbers are motivated to learn through fun, enjoyment and challenge. This workshop also aims to provide coaches with a clear framework of safe practice in the introduction of basic physical training for young people to support their climbing.
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(This will take you to Mountain Training's website)
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Route Setting for Coaching : Find out more
Participants need to be able to onsight 6b and boulder up to V3 comfortably to get the most out of the Route Setting workshop.
Book online NOW!
(This will take you to Mountain Training's website)
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Any questions please contact:
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0161 438 3329
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jon@thebmc.co.uk
For workshop dates in Scotand click HERE.
Watch BMC Physical Training for Climbing 1 workshop on BMC TV
Courses for indoor climbers making their first moves onto rock
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Who are they for?
These courses are ideal for novice climbing club members, students, parents and individuals who may have had the odd taster of climbing outdoors and wish to gain key safety skills at an excellent price. They may also be a good precursor for people contemplating the Single Pitch Award training. You should already know how to put on a harness and belay. These courses are for people aged 18 or older.
What do the courses cover?
A variety of topics will be covered during the day as well as offering a fun taster to outdoor climbing. Topics may include:
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Types of trad climbing equipment
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Placing good protection
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Building good belays
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Using guidebooks
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Seconding/top roping
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