U18 Assessment

Who can do it?

The minimum age for assessment is 14.

• 14-15 year olds: must complete an U18 assessment before climbing or bouldering at The Castle
• 16-17 year olds: can come and boulder with no previous experience; must complete an U18 assessment for roped climbing
  
  

What is involved in the assessment?

• 14-15 year olds: 

We offer 3 types of assessment:

1. Lead Assessment – climbers must be able to boulder safely, top-rope climb and belay, lead climb and belay.
2. Top-rope Assessment – climbers must be able to boulder safely, top-rope climb and belay.
3. Bouldering Assessment – climbers must be able to boulder safely.

• 16-17 year olds: 

We offer 2 types of assessment:

1. Lead Assessment – climbers must be able to boulder safely, top-rope climb and belay, lead climb and belay.
2. Top-rope Assessment – climbers must be able to boulder safely, top-rope climb and belay.

Do you need to book?

Yes.
To book an assessment, please email bookings@castle-climbing.co.uk
or call us on 020 8211 1082.