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Clip n Climb

Our Clip 'n' Climb Arena provides a range of colourful climbing walls, providing fun and adventure for both child and adult climbers alike. These exciting state-of-the-art climbing wall systems allow you to have the best experience in a safe, supervised environment, suitable for those aged 4 and up.

Bring the kids, bring the parents, bring your trainers, bring it on.

Our York clip and climb sessions include a quick induction so you’re ready to scale the heights. Each 7.5m climbing panel is also equipped with auto belay – an automatic safety feature – to take up the slack as you climb then lower you gently and securely to the floor.

 

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Colourful Climbing Walls

Clip ‘N Climb arenas are known for their vibrant and diverse climbing walls, each featuring unique designs, shapes, and colours, and York Leisure Centre is no exception! These walls often include a variety of climbing challenges such as vertical walls, overhangs, slabs, and more.

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Interactive Climbing

York Leisure Centre's Clip and Climb arena incorporates interactive elements into our climbing challenges, such as speed climbing timers, touch-sensitive holds, or games that challenge climbers to reach specific targets or complete tasks as they ascend.

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Auto Belay Systems

Safety is paramount in a Clip and Climb arena, and most walls are equipped with auto belay systems. These devices automatically lower climbers to the ground in a controlled manner if they fall or let go, allowing participants to climb with confidence without the need for a belay partner.

 
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General Clip 'N Climb

Suitable for ages four and up, our Clip ‘N’ Climb sessions help your child brave new heights in a fun, safe and supervised environment. After a quick introduction from our experienced instructors, your child can enjoy scaling our 7.5m climbing panel, helping them develop their abilities and grow their confidence on the wall.

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SEN Clip 'N Climb

This climbing session operates at a reduced capacity to ensure a comfortable environment for all climbers taking part. Our instructors are trained to help the climbers develop their skills, and will be on hand through-out this session to offer advice that will help the participants climb that little bit higher each time!

 
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Health and Safety rules

To keep safe on the climbing walls please follow these simple health and safety rules:

  • Wear suitable clothing; dresses and skirts are not recommended
  • Hooded tops are not allowed when climbing
  • Trainers or similar shoes should be worn
  • Hair should be tied back, and jewellery removed
  • 4-year-old children are permitted to climb on a general climbing session however, they MUST be accompanied by a non-climbing adult.
  • The maximum weight limit of participants is 22stone / 150kgs.
  • All participants must dress appropriately for the activity which includes the removal of all jewelry, long hair to be tied back and closed toe footwear. We advise no cropped tops, short shorts, tops with hoods or dresses and appropriate trainers and no climbing shoes.
  • 4-8 year olds need 1 supervising adult to every 2 children aged 4-8 years – this adult doesn’t have to pay but they have to be actively supervising in the activity area.
  • 8 years up to 16 years – no adult supervision required after the children are briefed and shown the briefing video.
  • Any physical activity carries an inherent risk of bumps, bruises and minor injury. By participating or allowing the children in your care to participate you acknowledge and accept this risk.
  • Adults are allowed into the Arena to help participants, they will be issued a high vis jacket by staff.

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