NICAS climbing programme
National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme lessons for climbers aged 7-17, delivering Levels 1-3 with a 1:9 coach-to-climber ratio and assistant coaches present.
Book or read more on Ravelin Sports Centre Climbing Wall (University of Portsmouth)'s site ↗
When it runs
One 90-minute lesson per week, available throughout the week during term time, with additional holiday clubs during school breaks
Where it is
Ravelin Sports Centre Climbing Wall (University of Portsmouth) — bouldering + ropes in Portsmouth. Standard adult entry is £11.50, though event pricing often differs.
Ravelin Sports Centre, Mercantile House, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, PO1 2EG · Open in maps ↗
Also on at Ravelin Sports Centre Climbing Wall (University of Portsmouth)
- Tuesday 5:45-7:45pm and 7:45-9:45pm (ropes and bouldering); Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm and 12:00-2:00pm (ropes and bouldering) plus 2:00-3:00pm S&C for the development team; Sunday 2:00-4:00pm, 4:00-6…17:45Members onlyClub membership 2026/27: £100 indoor and outdoor, £70 indoo…
The university Climbing and Mountaineering Club runs regular sessions at the wall and also holds weekly socials and fundraising events. The club competes in the SWUCCS league and in Varsity against Southampton.
Other youth events in South East
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A free family fun run with medals and fancy dress prizes.
- Wednesdays 5-6:30pm during the autumn term17:00Climb Bognor (Arena Sports Centre) · Bognor Regis, South EastYouthBeginners
Beginners climbing session for ages 8 and over, run by Climb Bognor at the Arena Sports Centre.
- Wednesdays 6:30-8pm during the autumn term18:30Climb Bognor (Arena Sports Centre) · Bognor Regis, South EastYouthYouth
Intermediate climbing session for ages 10 and over. A Saturday session is listed as to be confirmed.
- Saturday 1800-190018:00Climb Kent · Maidstone, South EastYouthYouth£12
Open climbing session for 5-17 year olds, limited to a maximum of 12 spaces.
- Saturdays 6:00pm-7:00pm18:00Lower Grange Farm Activity Centre · Maidstone, South EastYouthYouth£12
A kids' social climbing session for ages 5-17 combining skill development with social and recreational climbing. Maximum 12 spaces, booking required, all equipment provided.
- One 90-minute coach-led session per weekSurrey Summit, Surrey Sports Park · Guildford, South EastYouthYouth
NICAS levels 1 and 2 for ages 7-13, with levels 3 and 4 listed as coming soon. Includes free entry to Surrey Summit and competitions, with all equipment provided. A waitlist operates.
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