Geckos 2 session at KendalWall with 6 participants between 8 and 12 years old.
Experienced climbers (NICAS Level 2-3) but first time I have worked with this group. Very disappointed with the behaviour and a stark contrast to the high skills and engagement levels in the Geckos 1 group prior. Recommended that the instigator of the disruption is spoken to and potentially put back into Geckos 1 until their attitude improves.
15 minute bouldering warm up and then 4 routes each on lines 1-3 of Kendals Main Hall.
Gave each group a different belay device for each climb and facilitated some peer coaching from the ones that had seen them before. Consensus ranked the Grigri as the preferred belay device, followed by the click-up and the Giga-Jul.
Tasked with footwork drills whilst their belayers got acquainted with the new belay devices.
Area :
The Lakeland Climbing Centre
Lake District Business Park, Mint Bridge Rd, Kendal LA9 6NH
