Saturday 22nd April 2023 - Full Day

Coaching Leading on Single Pitch Crags

Workshop Content

A day exploring methods for the appropriate introduction of climbers to leading on single pitch venues. With a focus on taking individuals on a learning journey to become independent climbers, through progressive coaching of the skills/tactics required, which match their specific needs.

Topics to be covered include:
•    Decision making for the instructor.
•    Developing decision making for the climber/s.
•    Wants / Needs of the climber/s.
•    Individualising.
•    What are we aiming for/what does an independent lead climber look like?
•    TTPP (Technical, Tactical, Physiological, Psychological).
•    Basic building blocks – movement skills, placing of gear.
•    Progressive application of building belays.
•    Risk management.
•    Methods of safeguarding leaders as they put this all together.
•    Methods of safeguarding yourself.

Basically taking the skill set of a Mountaineering Instructor, blending them with the skill set of a Development Coach and adding in what we are teaching to Rock Climbing Development Instructors

Equipment

Normal Climbing equipment plus equipment that you use for safeguarding yourself on a fixed line.

Trainer

Paul Smith

Start

22/04/2023

End

22/04/2023

Maximum Bookings

8

Bookings

6

Venue

Plas y Brenin

Town

Betws-y-Coed

County

Conwy

Postcode

LL24 0ET

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

53.10218

Longitude

-3.91841

Name

AMI

Phone

01690 720123

Email