The purpose of this course is to give participants an enjoyable, safe and informative introduction to sport climbing. The course is designed for people with no prior knowledge of sport climbing. Participants will be introduced to sport climbing equipment, climbing techniques, safety procedures, belaying on top rope and climbing calls.

Trainees must demonstrate the following course requirements:

1. Correct harness usage
2. Correct tie-in technique using the figure of 8 knot
3. Correct belay technique using a friction device
4. Correct use of climbing calls
5. Perform pre-climb checks

• SNCS Sport Climbing Course Level 1 Certificate

1. Introduction to top rope sport climbing
2. Introduction of climbing equipment
   • Ropes
   • Harness
   • Karabiner
   • Friction devices
   • Climbing shoes
   • Helmet
   • Chalk
3. Tie-in technique
   • Figure of Eight thread-through
4. Belaying
   • Belaying Technique (5 steps belay) using friction devices
   • Belaying a climber
   • Lowering a climber
   • Belaying stance
   • Arresting a climber’s fall
   • Rope handling & management
5. Basic Climbing Technique
   • Use of handholds
   • Use of footholds
6. Wall configuration
7. Top-rope Climbing
8. Pre-climb checks
9. Climbing commands
10. Spotting
11. Safety considerations

• Sport Climbing Instructor Category 1/2

• 1 Instructor : 10 Trainees
• 1 Instructor + 1 Climbing Assistant (or Trainee Instructor) : 16 Trainees