Hardrock Ultimate Climbing Experience

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Hardrock Ultimate Climbing Experience

Hardrock presents ‘the ultimate climbing experience’. Offering climbing coaching for all levels of experience, and there is also a wonderful kids’ program – Kids at Hardrock – that provides children with a school holiday activity with a difference. The little rock climber in your family will have the time of their lives learning how to climb safely. In addition to learning valuable skills, they will also gain fitness and strength.

Available to under 11s and over 11s, Hardrock encourages children from age 4 to have a go.

Under 11s Climbing

The youngest recommended age is 4 years and up at the Nunawading complex which offers more kiddie friendly walls, and 8 years and up at the CBD complex.

Though children aged under 11 may climb, they are not allowed to undertake the safety work (belaying) at the base of the climb, and must be accompanied by an adult to help them. One adult may help up to two or three children comfortably, thus allowing the children a break in between climbs.

Over 11s Climbing

Kids aged 11 years and older are able to belay for each other and will be taken through Safety Instruction when they enter Hardrock.

Hardrock’s Junior Program has been developed with three different group structures, depending on involvement and members’ individual goals.

Development (all welcome)

• Focus on fun and improving climbing ability.
• Wednesdays and Fridays from 5pm to 7pm.
• Participants are not required to attend all sessions.

Performance (by invitation)

• Focus on training for performance climbing.
• Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm to 7.30pm.
• Participants must attend all training sessions.

Elite (by invitation)

• Focus on training for national and international level competition.
• Mondays and Thursdays 5pm to 8pm plus one out of every two Saturday mornings.
• Participants must attend all training sessions plus additional self-directed sessions are recommended.
• Require a membership.

Membership of the Junior Climbing Club offers the following benefits:

• First term includes free gear hire during training sessions only.
• 15% discount in the Hardrock Gear Shop (excluding sale items).
• Course materials (handouts, etc.).

They also run training camps each year with trips to other facilities. Hardrock coaches often travel with athletes to interstate and international comps to provide support and coaching.

If your child is a lover of climbing activities, then give them all the encouragement and support they need next school holidays. To enquire or to book your child’s attendance, contact Hardrock today.