Instructional Climbing with the GSA - December 6

Instructional Climbing with the GSA – December 6

$15.75

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Friday, December 6| 6:45pm – 8:45 p.m. (MDT)| UCalgary climbing wall | $15.75/TICKET

Join the GSA for an instructional indoor climbing session—no experience needed! Learn how to fit a harness, practice belaying techniques, and master essential climbing communication. Enjoy plenty of hands-on practice with belaying and lowering climbers, all in a fun and engaging environment.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:

  • After purchasing a ticket through our site, you will be sent an email with a link to register 
  • Maximum of 1 (one) ticket per participant.
  • This event is only open to University of Calgary Graduate Students. Please register with your UCalgary email address.
  • Limited spots available.
  • All participants must be over 18 years of age.

Disclaimer:
Please note that this event will not provide the opportunity for students to take or pass a belay test, as it is beginner-oriented and does not cover all of the key components required for the test.

If you are interested in taking the belay test, you can inquire further here: https://outdoor-centre.ucalgary.ca/climbingbouldering-wall

 

PLEASE NOTE: Waivers will be given out for Signing at the venue the day of the event, please arrive 15 to 20 minutes ahead of time to sign your aivwes.

CHECKLIST:

  • Wear:
    • Comfortable athletic clothing
    • Clean runners
    • Any long hair tied back

    Bring:

    • Water bottle
    • Change of footwear/clothing if needed for outdoor weather during travel

ITINERARY:

  • Meeting Point: University of Calgary Outdoor Centre climbing wall, in the Kinesiology basement.
  • Arrival Time: Please arrive 15-30 minutes before the event starts.

PARKING AND DROP-OFF:

BUILDING ACCESS:

  • Enter through the Olympic Oval entrance.
  • Proceed east into Kinesiology and downstairs to the basement.
  • The climbing wall is accessible through KNB 80, near the gymnastics center and Jack Simpson gymnasium.

COST INCLUDES:

  • Instructors
  • Gym booking
  • Climbing equipment (excluding shoes)*: Shoes are available in limited sizes and quantities. Please wear running shoes if possible; any additional shoe costs will be covered by the GSA.

There will not be any refunds issued for this event after December 2nd.

If you have any questions please email: events.gsa@ucalgary.ca

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