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National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme

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National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme

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The ABC has developed a new accreditation initiative for wall climbers. The National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme is a UK wide proficiency scheme designed to introduce individuals to climbing on artificial structures and to accredit their achievements. The scheme is administered by the ABC and has recently completed its trial phase at selected ABC walls before a planned national launch in 2007.

The purpose of this scheme is to provide a structure for development in the sport of climbing for young and new climbers of all abilities. The scheme comprises five levels of award aimed at complete novices to expert climbers. The levels are:

1. Foundation climber – an entry level award aimed at complete novices that recognises their ability to climb safely under supervision.
2. Top Rope climber – a top rope competency award aimed at promoting best practice in climbing and bouldering on an artificial wall.
3. Technical climber – a more advanced top roping and bouldering award that focuses on developing technique and movement skills.
4. Lead climber - a lead climbing award that concentrates on the skills required to lead climb and lead belay competently.
5. Advanced climber – the top level award that focuses on improving performance, a deeper understanding of climbing systems and the wider world of climbing.

Full details of the scheme can be found in the handbook attached in the member’s section.

BMC Participation Statement
The BMC recognises that climbing & mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own involvement.