NICAS Courses
Our indoor courses start with NICAS, National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme which is a national proficiency scheme to develop and accredit the skills of indoor climbers.
The scheme is our principle training programme, designed to promote best practice and provide a structure for complete novices through to experienced indoor climbers. The scheme is open to any one from age 7 and upwards.
The aims of the scheme are:
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To develop climbing movement skills and improve levels of ability.
- To learn climbing rope-work and how to use equipment safely.
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To develop risk assessment and risk management skills in the sport
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To develop teamwork and trust with a climbing partners.
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To develop a deeper understanding of the sport.
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To provide a record of personal achievement.
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To point the way to further pathways in climbing.
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The scheme is spilt in to five levels.
Foundation Climber - An entry level award aimed at complete novices that recognise their ability to climb safely under supervision.
Top Rope Climber - a top rope proficiency award aimed at promoting best practice in climbing & bouldering on an artificial wall.
Technical Climber - a more advanced top roping & bouldering award that focuses on developing technique and movement skills.
Lead Climber - a lead climbing award that concentrates on the skills required to lead climb and lead belay safely.
Advanced Climber - the top level award that focuses on improving performance, a deeper understanding of the sport and the wide world of climbing.
On successfully completing each level a pass certificate will be awarded to the candidate in recognition of their achievement, see the Level 1 Award at the bottom of the page.
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Register at our reception desk for appropriate Levels and and receive relevant logbook.
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Book relevant level Training Course (see below for duration, prices, dates & Times)
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Attend training courses.
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Continue to consolidate personal experience according to the Level requirements and record in your logbook.
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Satisfy Assessment requirements.
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Continue with personal training & log personal climbing experience in preparation for the next level.
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REGISTRATION (includes Logbook & Certificates): £4.00
NICAS Level 1 Course (4 x 90min sessions): £50.00
NICAS Level 2 Course (8 x 90min sessions): £90.00
NICAS Level 3, 4 & 5 REGISTRATION (Includes Hardback Logbook & Certificates): £7.50
Consolidation Sessions (Supervised by qualified Instructor from 2.00pm - 5:30pm): £9.00 / session
Instructed Sessions (90min): £12..00 /session
Workshop Sessions (90min): £12.00 / session
Assessment Session (90min): £12.00/sessision
for more information regarding NICAS
Contact Leicester Leys Leisure Centre for further information.
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