NCC News - Summer 2011

Welcome to the NCC newsletter – keeping you up to date with the latest events and promotions from the North East’s leading climbing centre on a monthly basis. Throughout July and August we will be running a great range of events, competitions and courses and we welcome everyone to our Fun Climbing Day on Saturday 20th August. For those keen to try outdoor climbing we are also running a series of climbing days with our qualified instructors on the great outdoor crags of Northumberland. NEW ROUTES
	On 1st July The North East’s very own world class boulderer, Micky Page joins the route setting team for a complete reset of the bouldering zone before he goes on his adventures again. Micky is one of the most talented route setters around and we can’t wait for his latest contribution to the climbing at the NCC.
EVENTS Disability Awareness Course-Thurs 28th July In collaboration with the BMC and the MLTA we are pleased to host a training course for those who wish to support disabled people into rock climbing. For further details and applications follow this link. Rockworks Boulder Comp- Fri 29th July A one off, fun bouldering competition for all and some excellent prizes from sponsor Rockworks Climbing. The competition runs from 6.00pm until 9pm.
	Summer Fun Climbing Day – Sat 20th Aug Come along to our Summer Fun Day at the centre and climb for £5.00 All registered members can bring along 2 guests to climb and their entry is FREE yes FREE, so bring along those keen friends and family to have a go. Free Adult and Family Taster Sessions will be run throughout the day. Spaces are limited so book early through NCC reception on 0191 26560. Win some goodies on the day from our leading sponsor Berghaus.
Summer Climbing Competition– Sponsored by Berghaus Our popular open comp is back. Open to all and running from 25th July to the 2nd September. Pay £1.00 for your score card and take on 10 routes on the main walls. All entries will go into a raffle draw for 5 Berghaus prizes. There will be additional prizes for the: Youth, Intermediate and Advanced. CLIMBING COURSES Summer Family Pass £60 - from July 25th till 2nd Sept (that’s the whole summer holidays) Struggling for activities to do with the family this summer? - no need when you can buy our Family Members Pass for the summer holidays. This entitles 2 adult members to sign in two under 18’s as their guests (must be a family) to climb unlimited between the above dates – hurry passes are limited. you must be a registered member of the centre and part of a family Family Taster Sessions – for a limited time only £40.00 (up to 4 people) If you’ve never climbed before this is your ideal opportunity to have a 1 hour Taster Session with a qualified instructor – all equipment included. Afterwards you can climb on our bouldering wall for as long as you like.
	Kids Summer Climbing Sessions £7.50 per session or purchase 6 sessions in advance for £40 Why not book onto one of our many “Kids Climbing Sessions” over the summer, we have drop in sessions Mon to Sun every day of the holidays. Contact reception to book your place on 0191 2656060. Kids Summer Coaching Camp £40.00 Ratio 1:3 For young people wanting to progress their skills - 2 days / 2.5hrs per day – must be on level 2 NICAS or above. To book please contact the centre on 0191 2656060 Mon / Tues 1.30 – 4.30 – every week Thurs/Fri 1.30 – 4.30 – every week
Wall to Rock Courses Outcrop climbing involves visiting moorland crags and attempting single pitch routes of up to 50’ in height. These one day courses are designed for those who may have started their climbing career on an indoor wall and want to progress to the outdoors. We will visit Northumberland’s classic sandstone outcrops and break the day up by having lunch. Participants will have the opportunity to climb, on a top rope, a number of routes of a grade suitable to their ability.
	Who is this course for? This course is aimed at climbers who are over 18 and wish to experience and learn the skills required to climb outdoors. The minimum requirement is that clients can safely operate a belay plate and can confidently climb at French technical grade 4. Instructor / client ratio The ratio on these courses is 1:6. All staff have a minimum of the SPA (Single Pitch Supervisor's Award) and the senior member of staff will be a Mountain Instructor. Minimum of 4 people per course.
Dates & Costs These courses will run on the following dates :- 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st of July 2011 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th of Aug 2011 1 Day course - £50.00 4 Days - £150.00 For bookings and further details please contact reception on 0191 265 6060 SPECIAL DEALS Unlimited bouldering at NCC for £4.50 – all day and every day. TGI Fridays – Climb at the centre for £5.50 entry, every Friday. There’s always a good vibe! SUMMER DEALS FROM ROCKWORKS CLIMBING Rockworks Climbing have come up with a some great retail deals for the summer to get you started and to help you develop your climbing further, either indoors or out on the crag. Beginners pack – 10% off normal price when you purchase a pair of shoes, harness, belay device and HMS karabiner. Lead climbing package -10% off when you purchase any of our climbing ropes, at least 8 quickdraws and a rope bag. Double ropes deal – 10% off the price for a pair of half ropes (excludes the Tendon Ambition Twin Pack).
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