Terms & Conditions

Terms of Use

Experienced Adult Climbers

• For your first visit to the Boathouse Climbing Centre you will need to complete and sign our registration forms, for bouldering only or roped climbing & bouldering. These can be completed prior to arrival by filling them in here, online.

Bouldering Only Registration Form

Roped and Bouldering Registration Form

• Please note an observation by a Boathouse Instructor is needed for all roped climbing and a small induction given to use the tower.
• To use our Auto-Belays it is necessary to complete a separate form and undergo a short induction, all completed on arrival in centre.
• Once registered you can sign in and be responsible for up to 2 novices and/or under 18's. This must be completed for every visit made and is completed on arrival in centre.

Under 18 Unsupervised Climbing & Under 18's Belaying an Adult Climber

• This is aimed at experienced climbers only and is a system in which Under 18's can climb without an adult present or can be responsible in belaying an adult.
• To become eligible the climber must undergo an observation and assessment by a Boathouse Instructor. This observation must be pre-booked.
• An agreement and understanding must be signed by their parent / guardian. The Boathouse Climbing Centre can revoke this agreement if any unsafe activity is witnessed. A reassessment may be considered.
• Please contact us directly if you wish to register as an U18-Climber.

Inexperienced Adult Climbers and Under 18 Climbers

• It is essential that all inexperienced climbers are either accompanied by an adult with adequate experience or that they book an instructor led session to learn and be advised on how to become self sufficient.

FULL TERMS OF USE 2023