NICAS

The Mardyke Arena UCC is now an accredited NICAS Awarding Centre delivering certified courses.

The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme is designed to provide novice climbers with a structured and progressive programme of training & development to become competent indoor climbers.

We offer three levels:

Level 1 - Foundation Climber

An entry level aimed at novices that recognises their ability to climb safely under supervision.

Level 2 - Top Rope Climber

Aimed at promoting good practice in climbing and bouldering unsupervised on an artificial wall.

Level 3 - Technical Climber

A more advanced top roping and bouldering level that focuses on developing technique and movement skills.

Aims of the Scheme:

To develop climbing movement skills and improve levels of ability.
To learn climbing rope-work and how to use equipment appropriately.
To develop risk assessment and risk management skills in the sport.
To work as a team, communicate with, and trust a climbing partner.
To provide a structure for development, motivation and improved performance.
To develop an understanding of the sport, its history and future challenges.
To provide a record of personal achievement.
To point the way to further disciplines and challenges in climbing beyond the scheme.

NICAS will be delivered in the following ways:

For more information on NICAS contact reception on 021 490 4751 or email andy at a.heygate@ucc.ie