23 acres of land under the Westway held in trust and developed for community benefit.
The Trust owns and manages Westway Sports Centre and Portobello Green Fitness Club.
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The ShopThe on-site shop, Urban Rock, stocks a full range of all specialist
climbing equipment, clothing, shoes, books and videos. Urban Rock also offers
some climbing equipment for hire, including harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes,
karabiners, belay devices, and chalk bags. You can contact Urban Rock on
telephone number 0208 964 0185, or by email at info@urbanrock.com or browse through
their web site www.urbanrock.com
The shop’s opening hours are 12.00pm until 10.00pm during the week, and 10.00am until 8.00pm at weekends. Section 2Casual Usage, Prices and Entry RequirementsCompetent ClimbersIf you are a competent adult climber you can use the climbing centre at any
time it is open to the public. To gain access you will need to register and
undertake a short demonstration of basic climbing skills, including: putting on
a harness, tying in using a recognised knot (normally a rethreaded figure of
eight or a bowline), and demonstrating the techniques for belaying and lowering
a climber using a top rope. You should allow 10 minutes extra to register, and
there is no need to book a registration session. To use the climbing centre you
will need your own harness, climbing shoes, chalk bag, karabiner and belay
device. If you wish to lead climb you will need a rope of 30 metres length to
make use of all the leading walls, (up to 14.5 metres tall). If you do not have
enough equipment, there is a climbing shop on site, Urban Rock, (see
above).
Competent Climbers (under 18)If you are 14 years of age or over, but not yet 18 years of age, you can
undergo a more rigorous demonstration of skills, usually lasting 1 hour, with
one of our instructors, to allow unsupervised access to the climbing walls. You
will also need parental consent to use the climbing wall without supervision,
which will normally involve at least one parental visit to the centre. (See more
details under section 4, Junior Programme).
Novice ClimbersA registered competent adult climber may supervise up to two novice
climbers at the Westway. You will need to both complete a novice supervision
form that gives full information on the restrictions and conditions placed on
both the novice and the supervisor during the climbing session. Forms are
available from the main reception desk
Junior ClimbersAll climbers under 18, (other than those who fall into the category of
Competent Climbers under 18 as listed above), will need to be signed in by a
competent registered adult climber. A minor supervision form will need to be
completed by both parties. All juniors visiting the Westway Climbing Centre will
need to provide a parental consent form. A parent or legal guardian must sign
this form. Signatures of a person acting “in loco parentis” are
unfortunately not acceptable.
British Team MembersThe Westway Climbing Centre supports the British Mountaineering Council
(BMC) and the British Team. Members of the British Climbing Team will have free
access to the Westway Climbing Centre for training purposes, whether personal or
as part of an organised training event. British Team Members MUST provide
proof of their current membership to the reception desk before entry, as agreed
with the BMC.
Casual Entry PricesAdult Registration One-off £3.00
Adult Casual Climb Per session £8.00 Adult Off Peak Casual Climb Per session £6.50 Adult Monthly Pass Per month £37.50 Concessionary Registration One-off £2.50 Concessionary Casual Climb Per session £5.50 Concessionary Monthly Pass Per month £27.50 BMC members who usually pay standard entry rates can gain access during peak times on Mondays and Fridays for the off peak rate. Note: The concessionary price applies to unemployed persons, state pensioners, persons registered as disabled, juniors, and full time students. Section 3Group ClimbingSessions for groups and schools usually take place between 10.00am and 4.30pm. However, requests for evening and weekend bookings will be taken, subject to availability. Standard booking durations are 1 hour, 1.5 hours or 2 hours, as required, to suit individual needs. Bookings can be made in blocks of 6 or more for a reduction in the price. Content of the sessions can be tailored to suit the group’s specifications. Prices are available on request with preference given to groups from the Trust’s benefit area, (The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Brent, Westminster and Wandsworth). For all groups listed below, (except in agreed special circumstances) the instructor to student ratio will be 1:6. Benefit Area GroupsThe Trust’s benefit area for sport is the boroughs of Kensington
& Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Brent, Westminster and Wabndsworth. If
your school or group is from the Trust’s benefit area, and has not used
the Westway Climbing Centre before, please contact the Community Climbing Coach
on communityclimbing@westway.org
for information on bookings and prices.
If your school or group is from the Trust’s benefit area, and you are already using the Westway Climbing Centre, please contact schoolclimbing@westway.org for information on bookings and prices. Home School GroupsAt the Westway we welcome home school groups. If you wish to book in a
group of home-educated children please contact climbing@westway.org.
Other Schools and Junior GroupsWe provide discounted climbing sessions for schools and junior groups from
all areas. If you wish to book in a group for a climbing session, whether it be
a school group, scouts, an academy, a special needs group, or any other group of
children, please contact groupclimbing@westway.org
GCSE ClimbingAt the Westway Climbing Centre we offer GCSE climbing in a syllabus based
format. The course takes 6 sessions of 1.5 hours to complete, plus additional
homework. There will also be an examination during the final session. For more
information please contact your school and ask them to inquire about
availability and other details from gcseclimbing@westway.org.
Cancellation Policy for groupsYou can amend or cancel your group session without charge, so long as you
give 48 hours clear notice. The notice must be weekdays, not weekend notice. You
will need to advise any amendment of cancellation of a group booking to schoolclimbing@westway.org AND
groupclimbing@westway.org.
Section 4Junior Programme (Westway Youth Sports Academy)The Westway Youth Sports Academy (WYSA)These after school sessions are designed for local youngsters who want to
give climbing a try.
Price: £3.50 Times: Monday and Wednesday, 4.30pm to 6.00pm Ages: 5 years old to 14 years old Instructor Ratio: 1:6 Syllabus: No Booking Type: First come, first served. No pre-booking. Season: Term time only The Breakfast ClubThese sessions are for youngsters who want to visit the climbing centre at
the weekends, and be sure of getting a place on the
session.
Price: £6.50 Times: Saturday, 10.00am to 11.30am Ages: 5 years old to 14 years old Instructor Ratio: 1:6 Syllabus: No Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception
Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992
The Sunday Family WYSAThis session is open to children and parents from all areas that wish to
have a go at climbing.
Price: £4.50 (juniors) £8.00 (parents)Times: Sunday, 10.30am to 12.00pm
Ages: 5 years old and upward Instructor Ratio: 1:6 Syllabus: No Booking Type: First come, first served. No pre-booking. Season: Year round Westway Junior Climbing Clubs (WJCC)These sessions are for youngsters who have shown a commitment to climbing
through attendance of the other junior climbing sessions available through the
WYSA programme. There is a waiting list for membership to these sessions.
Price: £75.oo per session for benefit area children £150.00 per session for those from outside the
area
Times: Tuesday, 4.30pm to 6.00pm Thursday, 4.30pm to 6.00pm Saturday, 5.30pm to 7.00pm Ages: 5 years old to 14 years old Instructor Ratio: 1:6 Syllabus: Yes Booking Type: Membership roll-over termly in advance Season: Term time only Junior Climbing TestThese sessions are for competent young climbers who wish to use the centre
unsupervised. Young people booking one of these sessions must already be
competent in all aspects of indoor climbing
safety.
Price: £17.00 Times: 1-hour sessions, flexible booking times Ages: 14 years old to 17 years old Instructor Ratio: Maximum 1:2 Syllabus: No. (This is a test not a teaching session) Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception
Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992
“The Session”This session is open to all youngsters who have successfully completed
their Junior Test. It is designed to get youngsters climbing with their peer
group. All those who pass their test will get a letter of invitation to this
session.
Price: £3.50 Times: Sundays, 10.30am to 12.30pm Ages: 14 yeas old to 17 years old Instructor Ratio: 1 instructor co-ordinating the group Syllabus: No. Booking Type: Pay on the day Season: Year round Junior Climbing SquadMembership of the Junior Squad is strictly by invitation only. These
sessions are for youngsters from within the Trust’s benefit area who
display extraordinary talent on the climbing wall. Sessions focus mainly on the
physical aspects of competition climbing. Attitude, motivation and attendance,
as well as ability, are key issues for members of the Westway Junior Climbing
Squad. Squad members will be ambassadors for the Westway, and are expected to
compete for the Westway Climbing Centre in a variety of climbing competitions.
Special parental consent is required for these sessions. Membership, whether new
or continuing, is offered at the sole discretion of the Trust.
Price: £150.00 per term Times: As agreed with the Squad Manager Ages: 7 years old to 15 years old Instructor Ratio: 1:2 Syllabus: Yes Booking Type: Termly in advance, by invite only Season: Term time only, normally includes half term
holidays
Westway Super LeagueThese sessions are a series of competitions designed to introduce
competition climbing in a relaxed, safe, friendly and familiar environment, to
youngsters who have not yet had any experience of competition climbing. The
sessions will also draw on some of the wider aspects of climbing, and act as an
informer and educator to young people interested in climbing in a broader sense.
It is hoped that participants in all aspects of the Westway Junior Climbing
Programme will be integrated into these
competitions.
Price: £6.50 (£3.50 for junior concessions) Times: Every Saturday in June 2006, 8.00am to
12.00pm
Ages: 6 years old to 16 years old Instructor Ratio: Staffed using a mix of instructors and parents Syllabus: N/A Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception
Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992
Section 5Junior Programme (General Programme)Junior Taster SessionFor youngsters who have not tried climbing yet, and want to have a go in a
smaller group, we have the junior taster session. During this session we focus
on getting as much time on the wall as possible, to see if you really enjoy the
activity.
Price: £8.50 per head Times: Saturday, 1.30pm to 3.00pm Saturday, 3.30pm to 5.00pm Ages: 5 years old to 16 years old Instructor Ratio: 1:6 Syllabus: No Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992 Bookable by email: office@westway.org Season: Year round Birthday PartiesThese action packed sessions are loads of fun for groups of young friend.
Have a go at climbing while celebrating a special birthday with your family and
friends from school. Why not book the party room too, and have some refreshments
and birthday cake afterwards?
Price: £135.00 for a party of up to 12 people £175.00 for a party of 13 to 18 people £210.00 for a party of 19 to 24 people Times: Please ask at reception for availability Ages: 5 years old to 17 years old Instructor Ratio: 1:6 Syllabus: No Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992 Bookable by email: office@westway.org Season: Year round Private TuitionYou can book private instruction by the hour for all aspects of indoor
climbing and technique. Some aspects of teaching will depend upon the age of the
young person involved, for example we do not teach lead climbing to anyone under
the age of 12 years. You can request your favourite instructor for private
tuition sessions, and we will do our best to ensure that they are on hand to
take your booking. These sessions should be booked at least 5 days in
advance.
Price: £30.00 per hour for one child £10.00 for every extra child up to a maximum of four
children
Times: Please ask at reception for availability Ages: 5 years old to 17 years old Instructor Ratio: 1:4 maximum Syllabus: As per customer’s request Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992 Bookable by email: office@westway.org Season: Year round Section 6Junior Programme (Holiday Programme)Half Term HolidaysHalf term holidays at the Westway Climbing Centre are usually a full five
days of activity. We normally run three separate sessions each day through the
week, two 5-day courses and one daily session in the afternoons.
Easter HolidaysDuring Easter holidays there are generally only four days of the week that
the centre is open for bookings. As a rule the centre is closed on Good Friday
and Easter Monday. This means that the weekly courses are condensed into four
days. The afternoon daily sessions remain the same.
Summer HolidaysThrough the summer holiday period we will offer five weeks of climbing
activities for young people, generally fitting the programme described above
under Half Term Holidays.
Price: £4.75 daily sessions £23.75 weekly courses (five day week) £19.00 weekly courses (four day week) Times: 2.30pm to 4.30pm (daily session)
10.00am to 11.30am (weekly course)
12.00pm to 1.30pm (weekly course)
Ages: 5 years old to 14 years old
Instructor Ratio: 1:6
Syllabus: Weekly courses, yes
Daily Sessions, no
Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception
Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992
Bookable by email: office@westway.org
Season: School Holidays, except Christmas
Section 7Adult Programme (Getting Started)Taster SessionThis session is for individuals to have a go at climbing as part of a small
group. During this session you will focus on getting as much time on the wall as
possible, to see if you really take to the
activity.
Price: £15.00 per head Times: Wednesdays, 7.00pm to 9.00pm Sundays, 5.00pm to 7.00pm Ages: 18 years old and upward Instructor Ratio: 1:6 Syllabus: No Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992 Bookable by email: office@westway.org Season: Year round Beginners Climbing CoursesThe beginners climbing course is designed for the complete novice, or
people who have perhaps done a little climbing in the past, but do not have a
grasp of the technical aspects of the activity. You will learn all you need to
know to continue climbing indoors safely. One of the main aims of the course is
to give you all the knowledge, and practice you need to take the competency
demonstration and register as a user of the climbing centre, (although we cannot
guarantee the outcome!). We offer courses every day of the week on a monthly
basis, for example, Monday evenings, four sessions, starting on the first Monday
of the month, 2 hours per session. You can also opt to complete the whole course
in one weekend. Please note that we will generally not allow those taking this
course to immediately supervise others in the climbing centre. In order to
register for unsupervised climbing, you will need to undertake the competency
demonstration on your next visit after the last session of the beginner’s
course. We recommend that you spend at least three months practicing your
newfound skills before introducing the activity to your
friends.
Price: £99.00, standard user £65.00, concessions Times: Weekdays, 7.00pm to 9.00pm Weekends, 1.00pm to 5.00pm Sundays, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Ages: 14 years old and over Instructor Ratio: 1:4 Syllabus: Yes Booking Types: Bookable in advance, in person at reception Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992 Bookable by email: office@westway.org Season: Year round Refresher / Best Practice WorkshopThis workshop is aimed at those who have not climbed for a while and need
to brush up on their skills before registering as unsupervised users of the
centre. This workshop is not a tuition workshop and will not teach any new
skills, simply refresh those that have been previously learned, and give you an
opportunity to practice in a controlled environment with expert staff on hand to
give advice as
needed.
Price: £12.00 Times: Thursdays, 7.00pm to 9.00pm Ages: 18 years old and over Instructor Ratio: 1:6 Syllabus: Yes Booking Types: Bookable in person at reception after a discussion
with the Climbing Duty Manager
Season: Year round
Stag, Hen and Adult Birthday Parties & eventsHaving a celebration? Why not get together with a group of friends and come
and have a go at an adventurous activity. Climbing is great fun for those
“bonding occasions”, and brings everyone up, (or down) to the same
level!
Price: £150.00 for a party of up to 12 people £190.00 for a party of 13 to 18 people £225.00 for a party of 19 to 24 people Times: Please ask at reception for availability Ages: 18 years old and over Instructor Ratio: 1:6 Syllabus: No Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992 Bookable by email: office@westway.org Season: Year round Section 8Adult Programme (Improving)Introduction to Lead ClimbingThis 4 hour course, usually taken in two sessions, will give a solid
introduction to those climbers who wish to learn the skills needed for lead
climbing. To enrol on this course you will be expected to be competent in all
aspects of top-roped
climbing.
Price: £68.00 £42.00 (concessions) Times: Mondays, 7.00pm to 9.00pm Saturdays, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Ages: 18 years old and over Instructor Ratio: 1:2 Syllabus: Yes Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992 Bookable by email: office@westway.org Season: Year round Techniques Workshop, Level 1The Level 1 Techniques workshop is 4 hours long, usually taken over two
sessions. Level 1 is aimed at people relatively new to climbing who want to
improve their grade. During the course you will cover warming up, warming down,
hand basics, foot basics, poise and grace, centre of gravity, looking down,
quiet feet, trusting feet, smearing, looking ahead, fluid movement, leaning
back, and more. This course will be conducted primarily using top
ropes.
Price: £45.00 Times: 7.00pm to 9.00pm The first two Wednesdays of the month Ages: 14 years old and over Instructor Ratio: 1:4 Syllabus: Yes Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992 Bookable by email: office@westway.org Season: Year round Techniques Workshop, Level 2The level 2 Technique workshop is aimed at those climbing at around 6c. The
course is five hours long, split into two sessions. You will cover a selection
of climbing techniques including, warming up, warming down, rock overs, balance,
efficiency, resting, flagging, twist locks, step throughs, counter balance,
twist ups, stretching, dynamic moves, and more. Teaching for this course will be
done primarily using top
ropes.
Price: £50.00 Times: The second two Wednesdays of the month Ages: 14 years old and over Instructor Ratio: 1:4 Syllabus: Yes Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992 Bookable by email: office@westway.org Season: Year round Private TuitionYou can also book an instructor by the hour for private instruction in all
aspects of indoor climbing and technique. You can request your favourite
instructor for private tuition sessions, and we will do our best to ensure that
they are on hand to take your booking. These sessions should be booked at least
5 days in advance.
Price: £40.00 per hour £10.00 for every extra person up to a maximum of four
people
Times: Please ask at reception for availability Ages: 18 years old and over Instructor Ratio: 1:4 maximum Syllabus: As per customer’s request Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992 Bookable by email: office@westway.org Season: Year round Belay HireIf you are already a competent climber, and have all your own gear, but no
regular climbing partner, or you want to train specifically but have no need of
tuition, you can hire a member of staff to belay for you for an hour or more.
You will need to provide all your own equipment, including ropes if you wish to
lead. No tuition is provided.
Price: £15.00 per hour £12.50 per hour (concessions) Times: Ask at reception for availability Ages: 14 years old and upward Instructor Ratio: 1:1 Syllabus: No Booking Type: Bookable in advance, in person at reception Bookable by telephone: 0208 969 0992 Bookable by email: office@westway.org Season: year round Ladies NightLadies, if you are a registered user of the climbing centre and would like
to improve your grade, or simply meet other women to climb with, then Monday
nights at the Westway could be just the thing for you. Our Ladies' Night is for
any women over eighteen who has been climbing for a while - whether it be a few
months or a few years - to come along and be inspired. There will be a female
member of staff on hand to introduce you to the other women on the session,
offer a belay or give you pointers on your technique. In addition, the last
Monday of every month sees us all on the bouldering wall for a fantastic
bouldering session. So if you want to get stronger and gain confidence with your
bouldering, then come along. We meet every week next to the bouldering wall from
7:00pm onwards, so please feel free to come
along.
Price: £8.00 Times: Mondays, 7.00pm Ages: 18 years old and over Instructor Ratio: 1 instructor acting as a co-ordinator Syllabus: No Booking Type: Pay on the day Season: Year round Section 9Outdoor Climbing:Hire of an SPA InstructorIf you wish to have a first taste of climbing outside, or you want one of
our qualified SPA instructors to take you top-roping or bouldering, then you can
hire the instructor of your choice, (subject to availability), from the Westway.
You will need to cover the cost of the instructor’s expenses, including
travel and any overnight accommodation.
Price: £145.00 per day plus expenses Times: As agreed with the Climbing Manager Ages: 8 years old and over Instructor Ratio: 1:6 Syllabus: As agreed with the instructor Booking Type: Bookable in person, booking form to be
completed.
Season: Year round Hire of an MIA InstructorIf you wish to go out into the mountains for a climbing experience, you
will need to draw on the experience if one of our MIA qualified instructors. You
can cover all aspects of traditional climbing, and technical rope-work with an
MIA, so long as the prevailing weather conditions are not snow and ice. As with
the SPA sessions, you will need to cover the cost of your instructor’s
expenses.
Price: £175.00 per day plus expenses Times: As agreed with the Climbing Manager Ages: 18 years old and over Instructor Ratio: 1:2 Syllabus: As agreed with the instructor Booking Type: Bookable in person, booking form to be
completed.
Season: Year round
Section 10Corporate EventsThe Westway Climbing Centre can play host to company events, such as team building days, or staff social days. You can include a team meeting in your visit, using our meeting room, and media equipment. You could also arrange for lunch, or refreshments from “Crussh”, the London Smoothie Bar operating from the Westway Sports Centre. For further information on availability and prices please contact corporateclimbing@westway.org.
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