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SNCS Level 1 Singapore

SNCS Sport Climbing Level 1 is the ultimate beginner’s introduction to climbing. This is a one full day top rope certification course (7 hours). This course is designed for people with little or no prior knowledge of sport climbing and wish to pick up the sport for leisure or more serious climbing.

Schedule

January

- 3 Jan, Sat, 1030 - 1730 (Confirmed!)

- 11 Jan, Sun, 1030 - 1730

- 17 Jan, Sat, 1030 - 1730 (Confirmed!)

- 25 Jan, Sun, 1030 - 1730

- 31 Jan, Sat, 1030 - 1730

Pricing

$80: Adult
$75: Youth (<21)

Overview

This course will go through 7 sections of basic climbing. Participants will -

  • Be introduced to what sport climbing is – top-rope and bouldering,

  • Be introduced to climbing safety equipment, learn the correct usage, proper care and their limitations,

  • Learn basic climbing safety knots,

  • How to safely belay a climber using the 5-step belay technique,

  • Learn basic climbing techniques,

  • Top-rope climbing,

  • Assessment and course review.

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All our SNCS Sport Climbing Level 1 Instructors are certified by the Singapore Mountaineering Federation.  Participants who successfully pass the course will be issued with the SNCS Sport Climbing Level 1 certificate, accredited by the Singapore Mountaineering Federation.

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* An ABD verification is required to belay outside of the course, and has to be booked separately. 

For any enqueries, please contact programmes@groundupsg.com

 Pre-requisite

There is a pre-requisite of age 13 years or older. Participants under 21 must have a guardian of over 21 to sign on their behalf. 
 
Course participants are required to have GYMMASTER account. Please be ready 15 minutes before the course commences.

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No climbing experience is required, but recommend.

Passing Standards

Participants must demonstrate the following course requirements:
- Correct harness usage
- Correct tie-in technique using the figure-of-8 knot
- Perform pre-climb checks
- Correct use of climbing calls
- Correct belay technique using a friction device

SNCS Level 2 Singapore

SNCS Sport Climbing Level 2 is an intermediate 2 days (14 hours or 2 sessions of 7 hours) certification course for participants whom would like to learn how to lead climb and lead belay. This course builds on the top-rope skills acquired from SNCS Sport Climbing Level 1 and teaches a progression into lead climbing on sport climbing walls.

Participants on this course should be confident in all the techniques covered at SNCS Sport Climbing Level 1 before undertaking this more advanced level course.

Schedule

January: 

- 10 - 11 Jan, Sat & Sun, 1030 - 1730

- 31 Jan - 1 Feb, Sat & Sun, 1030 - 1730

Pricing

$150: Adult
$140: Youth (<21)

Overview

This course will go through 7 sections of basic climbing. Participants will -

  • Be introduced to lead climbing

  • Learn about the equipment required for lead climbing (usage, care, limitations)

  • Be trained in essential knots (usage, limitation, dressing)

  • Gain competency in belaying a lead climber using friction devices

  • Develop lead climbing techniques

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All our SNCS Sport Climbing Level 2 Instructors are certified by the Singapore Mountaineering Federation.  Participants who successfully pass the course will be issued with the SNCS Sport Climbing Level 2 certificate, accredited by the Singapore Mountaineering Federation.

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* The ABD verification is conducted on a separate day. Our Programme Executive will get in touch with you after the course via email.

Any queries, please contact programmes@groundupsg.com

 Pre-requisite

There is a pre-requisite of age 13 years or older. Participants under 21 must have a guardian of over 21 to sign on their behalf.

Participants should have their SNCS Level 1 certificate / ABD Belay verified.

Course participants are required to have GYMMASTER account. Please be ready 15 minutes before the course commences.

 

Climbers should be able to climb 6a routes confidently and has been climbing/belaying for the past six months.

Passing Standards

Participants must demonstrate the following course requirements:

1.  Confident with lead climbing an easy route

2.  Correct placement of protection points on a lead climb

3.  Correct belaying of a lead climber using a friction device

4.  Correct top-out technique on fixed anchor

5.  Conduct proper pre-climb checks

6.  Correct use of climbing calls

7.  Safe equipment handling

SNCS Level 3 Singapore

This course is designed as a follow on from the Sport Climbing Course Level 2 and Abseiling Level 1 or equivalent. This course builds on Lead Climbing Skills to advanced rope skills for safe anchor construction and rope management from suspended belay positions. Participants on this course should be confident in all the techniques covered at Level Two before undertaking this more advanced level course.

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Please write in to programmes@groundupsg.com for booking.​

Schedule

January: 

- 3 - 4 Jan, Sat & Sun, 1030 - 1730 (Confirmed!)

Pricing

SNCS Level 3 Only: $260

SNCS Level 3 + SNAS Level 1: $320

Safety is our priority
Rock climbing is sometimes considered an extreme sport that carries its own risks. You can trust Ground Up to guide you.

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Singapore Mountaineering Federation introduced SNCS Certification
Being the pioneers with a passion for rock climbing, the Singapore Mountaineering Federation (SMF) promulgated a set of national standard and guidelines, Singapore National Climbing Standards (SNCS) that is needed to ensure the safety of new and young climbers. SMF believed for the sport to develop and progress, safety and performance standards needed to be maintained at the highest possible level. Rest assured that Ground Up shares the same view and follows strict safety requirements.

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