Mardyke Arena UCC is an accredited NICAS Awarding Centre, offering climbing courses for all skill levels. We deliver Level 1-3 of the NICAS scheme, providing children (ages 7-17) and adults with the skills to become safe and confident climbers.
Children's NICAS Climbing Courses (Ages 7-17) - June and July
Our NICAS courses offer a safe, fun, and structured introduction to indoor climbing, helping young climbers build essential skills under the guidance of our qualified instructors.
Saturday morning only 9.30am to 11am
€85 for members, UCC staff, and UCC students | €100 for non-members
- Days: Saturdays and Sundays
- Duration: 6 weeks
| June Course | July Course* |
| June 6th | July 18th |
| June 13th | July 25th |
| June 20th | August 8th |
| June 27th | August 15th |
| July 4th | August 22nd |
| July 11th | August 30th |
*No course on Bank Holiday – August 1st*
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Children NICAS Course July 2026
Children's NICAS Climbing Courses (Ages 7-17) - September
€85 for members, UCC staff, and UCC students | €100 for non-members
- Days: Saturdays and Sundays
- Duration: 6 weeks
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Week 1: Saturday 5th September 2026/Sunday 6th September 2026
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Week 2: Saturday 12th Sepember 2026/Sunday 13th September 2026
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Week 3: Saturday 19th September/Sunday 20th September 2026
- Week 4: Saturday 26th September 2026/Sunday 27th September 2026
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Week 5: Saturday 3rd October 206/Sunday 4th October 2026
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Week 6: Saturday 10th Oct 2026/ Sunday 11th October 2026
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