STRUCTURED CLIMBING PROGRESSION FOR ALL ABILITIES

NATIONAL INDOOR CLIMBING AWARD SCHEME

At The Coliseum, we deliver the nationally recognised NICAS Bouldering pathway, offering progression through to Level 5.

NICAS helps climbers build confidence, technique, safety awareness, and independence through structured coaching and clear progression milestones.

We also offer NICAS Ascend – a SEND-specific climbing pathway designed to provide an accessible and supportive progression route for climbers with additional needs. LEARN MORE

The optional NICAS add-on is available for + £20 per month, providing official logbooks, certificates, and structured progression tracking to support your child’s development throughout the scheme.

JUST WANT A REGULAR JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP?

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS – CLIMB ONLY

Our regular junior membership is ideal for young climbers who want the freedom to climb without attending coached sessions. Members have unlimited access to the bouldering wall during opening hours and can climb for fun or practise independently.

All climbers under 18 must be accompanied by a competent adult at all times, unless they are aged 14–18 and have been formally signed off by a member of our team for unsupervised climbing.

All children under-8 must remain in the dedicated kids climbing room until their 8th birthday

This option is perfect for confident climbers or families seeking flexible, self-led sessions without a coaching commitment.