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The Association of British Climbing Walls promotes the professionalism, growth, safety and diversity of indoor climbing.
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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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Upcoming Events

RSD – Setting in Practice

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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 […]

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RSD – Setting in Practice

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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 […]

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RSD – Commercial Roped Setter Training

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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 […]

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