THE FOUNDRY CLIMBING CENTRE
SHEFFIELD

General Information

• Young Persons (under 18 years)
• Bringing guests
• Indoor climbing instruction
• Visiting instructors and groups
• Hiring equipment
• Competitions and events.
• Foundry Café and meetings room
• CRAG X CLIMBING SHOP

You are a climber and want to visit The Foundry....

In order to climb at The Foundry the management considers it is necessary for a participant to be able to perform three basic safety procedures:

To put on a sit harness correctly.

To tie on to the rope using a 'figure of eight' or 'bowline' knot having threaded it correctly through the harness.

Belay using a belay-device and sit harness correctly.

Any climber over 18 years of age can register and commence climbing after having signed a Registration Form declaring themselves competent to perform these procedures, and accepting our Conditions of Use and participation disclaimer.

Young Persons (under 18 years)

Any climber from 14 to 17 years of age (inclusive) must either be signed in by a registered adult climber, or adopt the Green Card procedure. This involves demonstrating competence in performing the basic safety procedures to a qualified instructor. Demonstration sessions take place on Thursday evenings at 6.30pm: places must be booked in advance, the cost is £5.00. The young person must also provide a Consent Form signed by a parent or guardian. If the young person is under 16 yrs old, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on at least one visit to the centre before, or on the evening of the Green Card Demonstration. The green card does not permit the young person to lead climb or lead belay. For this they must pass the 'Leader Card'. This can be taken at the same time as the Green Card demonstation on Thursday evenings, contact the centre for more information on 0114 2796331.

Bringing guests

Registered climber can bring up to two guests for a climbing session. The competent climber must sign their guests in and agree to provide tuition in the basic safety procedures if their guests are not experienced climbers, and full supervision throughout the session. The registered climber is responsible for their guests' safety and safe behaviour during that time. Any guest who are 18 years and over and competent climbers will be required to register as individual members.

Indoor climbing instruction with Foundry Mountain Activities

We run various climbing sessions on a regular basis. To take part just give us a ring on 0845 6445161 (outside office hours, please call 07818 043915) to let us know to expect you on a first visit, otherwise no prebooking is required, just turn up at the start time of the club you wish to attend at the centre reception.

Spiderclub - for 7 to 12 year olds. Runs on Weekend mornings 10.30am-12.30pm, costs £12 - instruction and equipment provided.

Youthclub - for 13 to 17 year olds. Runs on Thursday evenings 7 - 9pm , costs £12 - instruction and equipment provided.

Adult climbing club - for 18 years and over. Every Wednesday evenings, costs £15. No prior experience is required. Instruction and equipment provided.

Personal one to one or group climbing sessions can be organised at time to suit you - give us ring to find out more.

Foundry Mountain Activites also offer a wide range of outdoor adventurous activities from half day to full residential at the Foundry Outdoor Centre based at Great Hucklow in the Peak District. For more details contact FMA on 0845 6445161.

A young climber under instruction on the Vertical wall. Many people have their first climbing experience at The Foundry.

Visiting instructors and groups

Any group of three or more novices must be accompanied and signed in by a registered instructor. The instructor must have one of the BMC/MLTB recognised qualifications; S.P.A., M.I.A., M.I.C. or Guide, and hold current public liability insurance in respect of their instructor's role. We require photocopies of the relevant documentation (i.e. qualification pass certificate and liability insurance policy/letter from relevant authorities you may be working for). We will then issue an instructor card.

There is no need to book a session at The Foundry, but we recommend telephoning in advance if you wish to identify a quieter period.

NB: THERE IS A MAXIMUM LIMIT OF 8 PERSONS PER INSTRUCTOR WITH A GROUP.

If you are unsure of your position please contact The Foundry before your visit to make sure you will be able to use the centre.

Hiring equipment

We hire boots, harnesses and belay devices at the rates shown in the prices table. You will need to bring your own rope if you wish to lead.

Further information, please call TEL/FAX 0114 2796331 or write to 45 Mowbray Street, Sheffield, S3 8EN.

Competitions and events

We hold all types of competitions such as local bouldering leagues, National lead and bouldering Opens and International bouldering opens.

We can organise and run private events. Examples of events we have run are 'World Firefighters Games Climbing Competition', 'The British Universities Bouldering Championships', British Regional and National Youth Climbing Championships, Army Mountaineering Association Championship and Joint Services competition. Contact us for further details if you want to run your event at The Foundry.

Foundry Café

Open for hot and cold food and drinks all year round. From April to September opening times may vary due to the quieter Summer period, contact us for details on 0114 2796331. Snacks and drinks available through Spring and Summer at most times. We can cater for large groups but contacting us beforehand is preferred.

CRAG X CLIMBING SHOP

The Foundry's own climbing shop offering a competitively priced range of climbing gear . Call 0114 2769741 for sales or visit our online shop. SHOP

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