Foundry Mountain Activities

The National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme NICAS is a UK wide scheme designed to introduce individuals to climbing on artificial structures and to accredit their achievements. It provides a structure and motivation for climbers to develop their skills in order that they may gain the most out of their climbing, as well as having achievements recognised.

The scheme comprises five levels of award aimed at complete novices to expert climbers:

1 Foundation Climber Entry level aimed at novices to recognise their ability to climb safely under supervision.

2 Top Rope Climber: Aimed at promoting good practice in climbing and bouldering unsupervised on an artificial wall.

3 Technical Climber: A more advanced top roping and bouldering level that focuses on developing technique and movement skills.

4 Lead Climber: Concentrates on the skills required to both lead climb and belay a lead climber.

5 Advanced Climber: The top level that focuses on improving performance, a deeper understanding of climbing systems and the wider world of climbing.

 

At The Foundry we recommend NICAS for all young novice and developing climbers. Parents are encouraged to be involved and understand the NICAS process to support their young climbers.

For more information on NICAS click any of the links contained within this page.