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Become a Member
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.
News
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Scaling Success webinar series launches
Guidance on RIDDOR Reporting for UK Indoor Climbing Centres
New Route Setting Development Pathways Announced
Free ABC conference tickets for underrepresented groups
New ABC Safeguarding Guidelines published
Upcoming Events
RSD – Boulder Setter
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The RSD Level 1 Boulder Setter is a one day direct entry qualification course for climbers which will focus on: route setting good practice for bouldering; the creative process; setting for children; hold attachment; ladder use; Work At Height regulations; equipment / tools; setting productivity. The course is mainly practical and will include a good […]
RSD – Commercial Boulder Setter
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This is a two-day in-person training and assessment for setters with some experience. PRE-REQUISITES: Prior to attending this course you must have: 1) Completed either a one-day in-person Route Setting Basics OR the half-day online Impact Route Setting Essentials Course. 2) Attended a Route Setting In Practice one day training and assessment. 3) Logged a […]