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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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Scaling Success webinar series launches
Guidance on RIDDOR Reporting for UK Indoor Climbing Centres
New Route Setting Development Pathways Announced
Free ABC conference tickets for underrepresented groups
New ABC Safeguarding Guidelines published
Upcoming Events
RSD – Roped Setter – Assessment
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This one-day course is the assessment element of the Roped Setter Level 1 qualification. It is also appropriate as a revalidation course for current Roped Setter (RSA Level 2) qualification holders. Attendees must conform with one of the following criteria to attend: have completed a Roped Setter Level 1 training course; have applied for exemption […]
RSD – Setting in Practice – Pilot
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This is a one-day in-person training and assessment day for novice setters and strippers in bouldering, roped or mixed wall environments. PREREQUISITES: You must have completed either a Route Setting Basics one-day training OR the half-day online Impact Route Setting Essentials Course prior to attending this course. RE-VALIDATION: resit the course every 3 years if […]
RSD – Boulder Setter
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The RSD Level 1 Boulder Setter is a one day direct entry qualification course for climbers which will focus on: route setting good practice for bouldering; the creative process; setting for children; hold attachment; ladder use; Work At Height regulations; equipment / tools; setting productivity. The course is mainly practical and will include a good […]
RSD – Commercial Roped Setter Training – Pilot
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This is a two-day in-person training for setters with some experience. PRE-REQUISITES: You MUST: Be an RSD Member – you can do that here Have completed either the half day Route Setting Essentials online training OR the one day in-person Route Setting Basics training AND Have completed an RSD Setting In Practice training and assessment […]
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 […]
RSD – Roped Setter – Training
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Route Setting Development (RSD) is the route setting division of the Association of British Climbing Walls, which aims to provide aspiring & established route setters with recognised qualifications & workshops to improve setting safety, productivity & creativity. This 2-day course is for designated route setters and experienced climbers who want to develop and refine best […]
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 […]
RSD – Roped Setter – Assessment
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This one-day course is the assessment element of the Roped Setter Level 1 qualification. It is also appropriate as a revalidation course for current Roped Setter (RSA Level 2) qualification holders. Attendees must conform with one of the following criteria to attend: have completed a Roped Setter Level 1 training course; have applied for exemption […]
RSD – Roped Setter – Assessment
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This one-day course is the assessment element of the Roped Setter Level 1 qualification. It is also appropriate as a revalidation course for current Roped Setter qualification holders. Attendees must conform with one of the following criteria to attend: have completed a Roped Setter Level 1 training course and consolidation period gaining experience working with […]
RSD – Boulder Setter
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The RSD Level 1 Boulder Setter is a one day direct entry qualification course for climbers which will focus on: route setting good practice for bouldering; the creative process; setting for children; hold attachment; ladder use; Work At Height regulations; equipment / tools; setting productivity. The course is mainly practical and will include a good […]
RSD – Boulder Setter
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The RSD Level 1 Boulder Setter is a one day direct entry qualification course for climbers which will focus on: route setting good practice for bouldering; the creative process; setting for children; hold attachment; ladder use; Work At Height regulations; equipment / tools; setting productivity. The course is mainly practical and will include a good […]
RSD – Commercial Boulder Setter
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This is a two-day in-person training and assessment for setters with some experience. PRE-REQUISITES: Prior to attending this course you must have: 1) Completed either a one-day in-person Route Setting Basics OR the half-day online Impact Route Setting Essentials Course. 2) Attended a Route Setting In Practice one day training and assessment. 3) Logged a […]
