Climb Newcastle Climbing Centre News

Green and Blacks

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:51 GMT

Ok, so we've bent this news to fit the post title just to get a little chocolate pun in... As promised, today we added greens which will replace the blacks in the range 4-6b. The blacks will be coming down early next week and will be the colour for the 3rd ladder set this Friday coming (stay tuned for more on next Friday's events over the weekend). Until then you have 9 sets of problems to try - come and get 'em done!

Rolly Bar

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:41 GMT

This morning we got a new toy in the post for our training room: Interchangeable with the rock rings, the lapis rolly bar is a pull up bar with a difference - the bit you grip onto rotates around the bar itself making any kind of movement on it very unstable. So while doing any exercise you have to stabilise the bar at the same time - a bit like swiss ball exercises or the rock rings but much more difficult. Come have a go next time you're in - and here's the german national team for some inspiration...

Controversy

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:17 GMT

There's nothing like putting a bad finishing hold on the wall to stir up some controversy as on pink #13. When it comes to matching the finishing hold how controlled is controlled' Well it's whatever your conscience can cope with really. Aside from the rumours that you might be able to get a butt-cheek on the volume to help (video please if anyone succeeds with this!), finishing this problem comes down to a good heel hook and awareness of body position - here's Andy Earl to demonstrate... We'll give him that!

Double Set

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:20 GMT

This week we are double setting with new oranges up yesterday in the range 6b-7c and new greens tomorrow in the range 4-6a. So that just about covers everyone, get down and try them! Oh, you may notice the greens will be sliding in as a replacement for the blacks, is that a sign that next week's 3rd round ladder problems will be black' Stay tuned to find out...

Pinkie

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:19 GMT

We have twenty-odd new pink problems up today, watch out for the very first one, let's say it has an under-generous finishing hold!

Don't Stop Believing...

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:20 GMT

Glee really spoilt that song for us all didn't they. Anyway, here's a quick news post to give you some inspiration for getting into the training room this summer: no pain no gain! Image right: Adam giving it all on the rings. Below: the girls hard at work in the training room.

The Times Summer of Sport

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:59 GMT

If you haven't been to the centre to try climbing yet (and you have to wonder why not) then this is your chance to come along and bring a friend for free. As part of The Times Summer of Sport offer running from today we are admitting 2 for the price of 1 on our introductory climbing sessions in exchange for 3 of their little tokens. So what are you waiting for - get out there and buy The Times today! More information on The Times Summer of Sport offer at Climb Newcastle here.

Holidays are Coming... (Pt2)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:40 GMT

Right, number 2 of our major summer holiday activities... Our summer climbing course is an ideal step up from Rock Stars or Jungle Fever for kids aged 6 and upwards and is a good stepping stone to our Junior Coaching Academy. This is a series of sessions with each one focusing on a specific skill and reinforcing the ideas with a number of games and activities. And some of the games look so fun I'd like to join in! The session runs at the following times: Monday & Friday: 12-1pm: Ages 6-10 1-2pm: Ages 11+ Wednesday: 12-1pm: Ages 6+ (catch up-session) Contact the centre reception for booking on (0191) 276 2174, and you can find out more on all of our summer events on our summer holiday page.

Holidays are Coming... (Pt1)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:21 GMT

As you may now most schools break up next Friday and as you would come to expect we have a quality programme of events for kids and families over the summer holiday period. Back for a second year by popular demand, Jungle Fever is a twist on our very popular Rock Stars kids sessions. It's a mix of fun games and climbing all with a jungle twist for the summer and is suitable for kids aged 3 and upwards. The session runs at the following times: Tuesday to Thursday: 1-2pm & 4-5pm: Ages 4-7 2-3pm & 5-6pm: Ages 8-12 Saturday & Sunday: 9-10am & 12-1pm: Ages 3-7 10-11am & 1-2pm: Ages 8-12 11-12am: Ages 13+ Contact the centre reception for booking on (0191) 276 2174, and you can find out more on all of our summer events on our summer holiday page.

Purple Link Up

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:36 GMT

We've had a few link-ups in the pool area over the spring so this time with the new purple problems we've done something a little different and linked the problems in the left side into the cave finishing up the 45 degree board. 11 problems in total - here's the man who can, Adam Watson...