COACHING FOR ADULTS
At Gravity we offer several options for coaching; informal, FREE drop-in classes for members or personalized private sessions for those who have specific areas which they wish to improve.
"After 6 years of climbing I've been finding it hard to break into the next grade both indoors and outdoors. The session was a real eye opener… things I can improve on, areas of technique that I haven't been getting the most out of and great advice on how to get stronger. I highly recommend these sessions" - Lynn
1:1 Coaching Sessions
If you want to identify and work on specific weaknesses in your climbing then these could be ideal for you. 1:1 sessions lasting 2 hours cost €40. If you'd rather come with a friend, we can offer a 1:2 session for €50, a 1:3 for €60 or a 1:4 for €70. These work best for climbers with similar experience and similar aims for the session.
Our coaches have a wide range of skills and coaching experience. Please contact us to let us know a little about your climbing and what you would like to get from your session and you available days & times, or book a scheduled session here
Adult’s 4 Week Courses
This is a 4 week coaching course which aims to develop your skills in areas where many novice- intermediate climbers struggle. It’s perfect for anyone climbing in the Green through to Flag circuits and will consist of 4 x 2 hour classes, (max 5 places per course).
The course costs €120 for including entry and shoe hire (select ‘non-member’ when booking) or €80 for the coaching only, excluding entry and shoe hire (select ‘member’ when booking).
The classes will focus on:
Week 1: Footwork. Improving the accuracy and precision of foot placements, gaining more confidence in your feet. Using your feet creatively; heel & toe hooks on overhanging and technical climbs.
Week 2: Techniques for climbing features such as corners and aretes- learn about the importance of body position and understand how to use smaller and less positive handholds.
Week 3: Understanding the mechanics of climbing overhanging terrain. How to make the most of your strength.
Week 4: Efficiency and flow and learning how to ‘read’ the boulders.
The coach is Angela Carlin, who has over 15yrs of coaching experience and is a qualified MTUK Development Coach.
Drop-in Sessions:
These are ideal if you are looking for few tips to help you improve at bouldering, meet some other climbers and have a much more fun evening of bouldering! Even better, the weekly drop-in sessions are absolutely FREE! just pay your regular entry fee and sign up at the desk!
Drop-in coaching is open to Gravity members only. If you are new to climbing please come to one of our Induction Sessions first!
Beginners & Improvers Coaching Sessions:
Mondays
6 - 7.30pm (Black & Yellow -Green circuits) Suitable for those who have just completed an induction
8 - 9.30pm (Murple- Flag circuits)
Fridays
8 - 9.30pm (Kilterboard coaching)