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The Association of British Climbing Walls promotes the professionalism, growth, safety and diversity of indoor climbing.
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ABC Conference 18-19th September 2025
Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham
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Joining the ABC is the best way to ensure that your wall meets climbing wall industry best practice guidelines.

ABC members get access to guidance, reports and in-depth analysis of the issues affecting our industry. There are also seminars, newsletters and events to help you stay in touch with what’s going on in the world of indoor climbing.

‘Being a member of the ABC allows us great access to other wall owners and managers so we’re able to network with our peers’
Rich Emerson – The Climbing Academy

Membership is open to all climbing walls that are able to commit to some simple safe operational procedures.

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RSD – Roped Setter – Training

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This 2-day course will focus on route setting best practice, equipment, rigging, ascent and descent, bag hauling, WAH, LOLER and PUWER regulations. A variety of companion rescue scenarios will be trained and practised over the two days, as will practical route-setting. The course is intended for climbers who have a have a good level of […]

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RSD – Roped Setter – Training

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This 2-day course will focus on route setting best practice, equipment, rigging, ascent and descent, bag hauling, WAH, LOLER and PUWER regulations. A variety of companion rescue scenarios will be trained and practised over the two days, as will practical route-setting. The course is intended for climbers who have a have a good level of […]

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