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The Beacon end of term Climbing Comp
Saturday June 29th 2013. Registration from 9:30.

​This is a fun day for kids of all abilities and experience, who were born between 1996 and 2005. Each competitor will be given a score sheet with a list of 10 specially set climbs. Competitors can select 5 top rope climbs to attempt, with harder climbs being worth more points. Competitors have one attempt at each of their 5 climbs. There are full points for getting to the top, and bonus points if they don't get to the top, but make it to a designated bonus hold. With only one attempt at each climb, selecting the right climbs is a challenge in itself.

Admission is £5.50 per competitor, and entry forms are available from the Beacon Climbing Centre.

Cystadleuaeth Ddringo ddiwedd tymor y Beacon
​Dydd Sadwrn Mehefin 29ain 2013. Cofrestru o 9:30 ymlaen.

Dyma ddiwrnod hwylus i blant o bob gallu a phrofiad a chafodd eu geni rhwng 1996 a 2005. Bydd pob cystadleuwr yn derbyn taflen sgorio gyda rhestr o 10 dringfa benodol. Bydd y cystadleuwyr yn cael dewis 5 dringfa rhaffau uchel i ymgeisio, a bydd dringfeydd anodd yn werth mwy o bwyntiau. Bydd y cystadleuwyr yn cael un cynnig ar bob un o'i 5 dringfa. Bydd pwyntiau llawn yn cael eu rhoi i'r rhai a gyrhaeddai'r top, a phwyntiau bonws i'r rhai fydd yn methu cyrraedd y top ond yn hytrach yn cyrraedd un o'r gafaelion bonws dynodedig. Gan mai un cynnig yn unig fydd i bob dringfa, bydd dewis y ddringfa gywir yn ddigon o her.

Pris mynediad yw £5.50 y cystadleuydd a bydd ffurflenni mynediad ar gael o Ganolfan Ddringo'r Beacon.

	Download the competition registration form here.
	Download the full sized competition poster here (prints up to A2 in high resolution)

Email the completed form to info@beaconclimbing.com. You can also print out the form and return it to Beacon by post or by handing it into reception.

Please contact us on 0845 450 8222 or info@beaconclimbing.com if you require any further information.

Organised in conjunction with The Outdoor Partnership / Y Bartneriaeth Awyr Agored.

Looking for something fun to try during the Half-Term school holidays? Visit Beacon indoor climbing centre for an exciting day out for all the family!

With spectacular climbing walls up to 17m high, the World's first CrazyClimb installation, a dedicated kids' climbing area, numerous viewing balconies and a superb café with free WiFi, everyone over the age of 2 can enjoy Beacon.

No previous experience is necessary to get started and indoor climbing can be experienced on your own or with friends and family. It's the perfect antidote to boring gym regimes for adults and a great way to prove to kids that exercise is actually very exciting!

Opening Times

Beacon Climbing Centre is open 7 days a week throughout the Half-Term period including on the Bank Holiday Monday: weekdays 10am-10pm and weekends 10am-8pm.

The World's first CrazyClimb!

You may have tried climbing before, but not like this! It's fun, it's weird, it's wacky, it's totally CRAZY! Tackle a wall covered with large purple blobs, try shimmying up a drain pipe, climb aliens by grabbing their nostrils… we've got 11 different challenges to attempt and each one offers a completely different and completely crazy experience! Come and have a go and see if you can complete them all!

1 hour Supervised CrazyClimb^® Sessions (advance booking is required)

During School Holidays: Every day 10:30am, 12:00, 1:30pm, 3:00pm and 4:30pm

These sessions are fully supervised and include a safety briefing prior to the start of the climbing session.

Visit our CrazyClimb website page here for a complete overview of our CrazyClimb^® challenges including pricing information and online booking.

Indoor Climbing Rocks!

Never climbed before except up stairs or trees? Beacon has climbing suitable for all ages with hundreds of different colour coded climbs from really easy to really hard. The aim is to climb up using only the designated coloured holds - like join the dots but way more fun! Choosing the correct sequence of coloured holds and reaching the top provides an unbeatable feeling!

Get started with an indoor climbing Taster Session! Suitable for anyone from age 5+, these offer great value at £20 per person for 1.5 hours.

1.5 hour indoor Climbing Taster Sessions (advance booking is required)

Every Saturday 12:00 - 1:30pm

Every Tuesday 12:00 - 1:30pm During school holidays only

Every Thursday 12:00 - 1:30pm During school holidays only

Visit our Taster Sesson website page here for the latest dates, pricing information and online booking.

Suitable for all children under the age of 6, our low level Kids' Climbing Area offers a variety of exciting climbing challenges surrounded by impact absorbing rubber crumb playground matting and is a really fun way for younger climbers to get involved. Climb up, down and around Tommy the Elephant, climb up and along the colourful low-level traverse wall or hide out in the play house! No specialist equipment or training is necessary although parental (or an appropriate adult) supervision is required.

When: The Kids' Climbing Area is open all day during climbing centre opening hours.

Price: £2.50 per person, no time limit

All children must be supervised by a parent or an appropriate adult. Advance booking is not required.

Indoor climbing at Beacon Climbing Centre is an exhilarating activity offering exciting challenges at a level specific to the individual. Getting involved is a great way to inspire physical activity by proving that exercise is actually really fun. We have climbing clubs for all ages, staffed by qualified and experienced instructors, aiming to introduce youngsters to fun climbing in a friendly environment, at a level appropriate to their age.

Cheeky Monkeys age 5-7

A really fun and exciting introduction to indoor climbing, these sessions enable young children to participate in climbing games which help promote awareness, coordination and balance.
When: Every Tuesday from 5:00pm - 6:30pm during Term Time
Price: £9.50 per session

Great Apes age 7-10

The ideal way for children aged 7 to 10 to get involved with indoor climbing! Youngsters attending Great Apes will aim to attain the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS) standard Level 1-2 whilst having plenty of fun in an instructor supervised environment.
When: Every Monday from 5:00pm - 6:30pm during Term Time or Every Friday from 5:00pm - 6:30pm during Term Time
Price: £9.50 per session

Rockhoppers age 11-16

Following the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS), Rockhoppers is run for secondary school children aged 11 to 16 and is a great way for youngsters to get started with indoor climbing. Under the guidance of our experienced and friendly instructors, young climbers can learn the basics of the sport, keep fit, meet new friends and have lots of fun.
When: Every Thursday from 5:00pm - 6:30pm during Term Time
Price: £9.50 per session

Young Leaders age 11-16

For experienced young climbers who are registered for their Level 4 and 5 National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS) standard. During these sessions, youngsters will learn about advanced aspects of indoor climbing including lead climbing, training regimes and improving their wider climbing knowledge.
When: Every Wednesday from 5:00pm - 6:30pm during Term Time
Price: £9.50 per session

Bouldering Club age 10-17

Low-Level climbing for experienced youngsters aged 10 to 17 years old who enjoy climbing and wish to improve their skills in a fun and sociable environment. Formal instruction is not included but the sessions are fully supervised by a Beacon Instructor meaning advice, guidance and feedback on climbing skills and techniques is readily available.
When: Every Saturday from 10:00am - 11:30am
Price: £8.00 per session

You can also check out the Young Climbers section of the Beacon website here.

You may already be aware that competition climbing is shortlisted for the 2020 Olympics – the final decision will be made on the 7th September and if the IFSC (International Federation of Sport Climbing) is successful in its bid to get climbing included in the programme, this will have a great impact on the sport of competition climbing and the indoor climbing scene across the UK and the World. There will be a large amount of new media and wider public interest in climbing with potential finance available for developing the sport right from its grass roots up to a National and Olympic team level.

The IOC (International Olympic Committee) meet in Russia at the end of May and all the short-listed sports will present their bids to the board and the shortlist of 8 sports will be reduced to 3 ahead of the IOC vote in September at the IOC plenary assembly in Argentina. Support the bid by viewing/liking the IFSC Sport Climbing 2020 page on Facebook - www.facebook.com/SportClimbing2020

Beacon Climbing Walls are a company that manufacture climbing walls, climbing holds and CrazyClimb - we are based on the Cibyn Industrial Estate near Caernarfon in North Wales.

We are currently looking for a part time administrator to:

• Monitor and respond to online and telephone climbing hold orders
• Pack and send orders
• Deal with general sales enquiries
• Maintain stock control
• Do some of the general ordering for Beacon Climbing Walls
• Take on other miscellaneous admin duties

You should be able to work flexible 4 hour shifts each morning Monday-Friday

Candidates will have:

• Excellent organisational skills and be highly organised
• Good attention to detail
• Good computer skills particularly word & excel
• An interest in climbing

Holiday will be 5.6 weeks per year and salary £15,000 pro rata

Please apply in writing to steve@beaconclimbing.com
Closing date for applications is 31st May 2013

Just completed your Beginner Climbing Course at Beacon Climbing Centre, looking for structured climbing sessions to increase you motivation and confidence, or hoping to meet new climbing partners and make new friends?

Our new weekly Social Climbing Nights are the ideal way to get involved and the perfect way to organise your climbing sessions and your social life in one hit! Running every Wednesday from 7:00pm-9:00pm starting from 23rd January and open to all registered rope climbers age 18+, no matter how experienced you are or what level you climb at, these sessions offer you the chance to enjoy climbing in a highly social atmosphere.

Climbing with others is a great way to learn new climbing skills and techniques, and during our Social Climbing Nights we'll even have a Beacon climbing instructor on hand to offer additional advice and answer any questions you might have. See you there!

When

Beacon Social Climbing Nights operate every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm and you're welcome to arrive at any time during the duration of the session. Places are unlimited for each session and pre-booking is not required - just turn up on the day!

Price

Normal adult entry fees apply 

*over 60s, unemployed or full time students