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The Association of British Climbing Walls promotes the professionalism, growth, safety and diversity of indoor climbing.
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Joining the ABC is the best way to ensure that your wall meets climbing wall industry best practice guidelines.

ABC members get access to guidance, reports and in-depth analysis of the issues affecting our industry. There are also seminars, newsletters and events to help you stay in touch with what’s going on in the world of indoor climbing.

‘Being a member of the ABC allows us great access to other wall owners and managers so we’re able to network with our peers’
Rich Emerson – The Climbing Academy

Membership is open to all climbing walls that are able to commit to some simple safe operational procedures.

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RSD – Commercial Roped Setter – Training

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This 2-day course will focus on route setting best practice, equipment, rigging, ascent and descent, bag hauling, WAH, LOLER and PUWER regulations. A variety of companion rescue scenarios will be trained and practised over the two days, as will practical route-setting. The course is intended for climbers who have a have a good level of […]

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RSD – Commercial Roped Setter – Training

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Route Setting Development (RSD) is the route setting division of the Association of British Climbing Walls, which aims to provide aspiring & established route setters with recognised qualifications & workshops to improve setting safety, productivity & creativity. This 2-day course is for designated route setters and experienced climbers who want to develop and refine best […]

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RSD – Setting in Practice

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This is a one-day in-person training and assessment day for novice setters and strippers in bouldering, roped or mixed wall environments. To take part in an RSD Setting in Practice course you need to have: Completed RSD Setting Basics, you can do this here, or obtained exemption for experienced setters Upon successfully completing the assessment […]

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RSD – Commercial Roped Setter – Assessment

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This one-day course is the assessment element of the Commercial Roped Setter qualification. It is also appropriate as a revalidation course for current Roped Setter qualification holders. Attendees must conform with one of the following criteria to attend: In order to attend this course you need to have first completed RSD Route Setting Basics, you […]

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RSD – Setting in Practice

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This is a one-day in-person training and assessment day for novice setters and strippers in bouldering, roped or mixed wall environments. To take part in an RSD Setting in Practice course you need to have: Completed RSD Setting Basics, you can do this here, or obtained exemption for experienced setters Upon successfully completing the assessment […]

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RSD – Setting in Practice

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This is a one-day in-person training and assessment day for novice setters and strippers in bouldering, roped or mixed wall environments. To take part in an RSD Setting in Practice course you need to have: Completed RSD Setting Basics, you can do this here, or obtained exemption for experienced setters Upon successfully completing the assessment […]

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