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 €45. If you'd rather come with a friend, we can offer a 1:2 session for €55, a 1:3 for €65 or a 1:4 for €75. 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
Drop-in Sessions:
Drop-in coaching is open to Gravity members only. If you are new to climbing please come to one of our Induction Sessions first!
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!
We focus on a theme each week, so attending for 4 weeks should give you a good all-round base of fundamental skills. Or, if you feel that you are weaker at one particular style of climbing, you can drop in for just that class. The weekly schedule is available in Gravity.
Mondays
8 - 9.30pm (Black & Yellow & Green circuits) Suitable for those who have just completed an induction.
Fridays
8 - 9.30pm - Improvers (Murple & Flag Circuits)
COACHING FOR JUNIORS
Bouldering is an excellent activity for young people; it's fun, sociable and develops skills such as balance and co-ordination, as well as problem solving. If your child is completely new to climbing, then starting off with an induction together is the best option.
NIBAS
We deliver a number of coached sessions for young climbers, using NICAS (The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme)
Small groups of no more than 6 children per instructor
€100 for 6 weeks, including climbing shoe hire and NICAS logbook & certificate
Progressive sessions, with goals and certificates to track achievements.
Our NIBAS classes are ideal for children who have completed an induction, tried climbing elsewhere or climbed in Gravity under adult supervision. Booking is essential and children must be aged 8 yrs or older.
Over the summer, we have some NICAS classes available on a one off basis, so that young climbers can try out a class or attend for a week or 2 if they can’t sign up for a block. These classes can be booked here
Saturdays 10.30am -12.00pm
Sundays 10.30am -12.00pm
Thursdays from 4.30-5.45pm
Tuesdays from 4.30- 5.45pm
Contact us for more info: gravityclimbingcentre@gmail.com
Teens Drop-in class
(please book in advance!)
On Fridays at 6.00pm we have an informal coaching session for climbers aged 13-17yrs. It’s ideal for you climbers who want to improve their skills and climb in a relaxed session with others of a similar age. Contact us for more details or book here This class is free if you are a monthly/ annual member of Gravity. Otherwise it is €18, incl. entry & shoe hire if required.
JUNIOR INDUCTIONS AND OVER 14’S COACHING
If you are aged between 14 and 18 you might like to come along to a 'junior induction session'. Your instructor will go through everything you need to know to use the centre safely and give you some good basic climbing technique. On completion of an induction it may be possible to register to use the centre unsupervised. You need to be accompanied by a parent/ guardian for this session. Email us for more info: bookingatgravity@gmail.com
WINDERS CLUB
On Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm, we have a free coaching session for Winders’ Climbing Club. Winders' Club provides an opportunity for young climbers to prepare for competitions, improve their technique, learn about training for climbing and have lots of fun. The club is affiliated to Mountaineering Ireland. If you're a young climber and are serious about improving your climbing, please email us to find out more.