Well, they’ve been a long time coming but finally our snazzy new T Shirts have arrived!

Having competed for 10 years on the International circuit, mark is one of the most accomplished climbers and coaches in the country.

Mark runs sessions for up to 2 climbers at a time.  During your session you can either work on a general nip ‘n’ tuck of your climbing style or look to improve on specific elements within your climbing.  Mark is also our route-setter so can provide you with vital information on how to unlock the sequences on particular routes.

Whether you’re new to climbing, having recently completed a Beginner’s Climbing Course, or you’re a rock star in the making – Mark can assist you in discovering what’s holding you back and advise on how to keep seeing improvements after the session.

Mark says: “People are always surprised at how much progress they can make in just an hour long session.  It’s great that just a few adjustments to technique and body position can have such a positive effect.  It really can make the difference as to whether they get the next hold or fail.  The key however, is maintaining those skills after the session which is something I’m always keen to encourage by suggesting exercises and session plans which will mean their climbing will go from strength to strength.”

Mark’s sessions are available as follows:  (Prices are £40.00 for a 1:1 session and £55.00 for a 1:2 session)

Saturday 14th January 2012 - Guildford

10:00-11:00 – Sold!

11:15-12:15 – Sold!

12:30-13:30 – Sold!

14:30-15:30 – Sold!

15:45-16:45 – Sold!

Saturday 11th February 2012 - Craggy2

10:00-11:00 – Sold!

11:15-12:15

12:30-13:30

14:30-15:30

15:45-16:45

For more information or to make your booking, please call us on 0844 880 8866.

Mark coaching at Bootcamp, Craggy2

Craggy2 Sutton is currently looking for freelance  instructors to join our team. We are interested in anyone who has a passion for climbing and is keen to pass this on to our customers.

The role of an instructor is a vital and very important part of Craggy Island as they are normally the first person that the customer meets when they come climbing at the centre.

Freelance instructors teach a variety of courses from childrens Cave & Climb parties, to Intro Sessions or our regular Kids Club. We also do a lot of work with schools and youth groups. We are therefore looking for people who can communicate and instruct adults as well as kids.

To become an instructor you will have to take part in our site specific training (SST) which is a 4 hour course that takes you through all of basics of teaching at our centre. Once you have taken the training you will then be required to complete a set amount of shadowing hours (this will depend on previous experience). Once completed you can then book in for an assessment.

Providing that you pass you will then be able to book yourself in for work at Craggy2 and teach our customers. The majority of the work is in the evening and at weekends although there is some work available during the daytime in the week. If you complete 10 hours of instructing at Craggy2 in a month you climb for free at both Craggy Islands the next month! 

You do not need to have had previous instructing experience to book onto the course but you will need to be a competent climber.

The next course that we are running is on Tuesday 10^th January 2012 from 18.15 – 21.45. The course costs £25.00 and to book you place please call the Reception team on 0844 880 8866.

If you would like more information then please contact gareth@craggy-island.com

Gareth :0)

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So the first round of the leading league is now over and it was very entertaining to watch people throwing themselves at the challenging array of routes set by Mark.

All the  score cards have now been counted and checked and I can now confirm that the winners are….

Male Open

Hoppy?

Female Open

Vicky Hau

Veteran

Andy Bray

Junior

Andy Gee

Elite

Graeme Harwood

If you are one of the lucky winners then please get in contact with Ben via ben@craggy-island.com to collect your prizes or have a chat to reception when you are next in.

Well done to everyone who tool part. Full results are listed below:

The next round will be taking place around February time so watch this space for more details!

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Here are the opening times for both centres over the festive period. As you can see we are open most days for you to come and burn off the Chritmas dinner and start getting back into shape for the new year!

Friday 23rd Dec:  10:00-22:00

Christmas Eve:  11:00-16:00

Christmas Day:  CLOSED

Boxing Day:  CLOSED

Tuesday 27th Dec:  10:00-22:00

Wednesday 28th Dec:  10:00-22:00

Thursday 29th Dec:  10:00-22:00

Friday 30th Dec:  10:00-20:00

New Year’s Eve:  11:00-18:00

New Year’s Day:  CLOSED

Normal Opening Hours resume from Monday 2nd January 2012.

Merry Christmas!

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