ABC launches European Associate Membership

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new European Associate membership, in response to demand from walls within the EU.

This newly available membership offer is specifically designed for EU-based climbing walls to gain access to the ABC’s wealth of sector-leading resources for the design and operation of safe, inclusive and high-quality climbing facilities.

The exciting new venture recognises the international value offered by the ABC’s expertise and industry guidelines, particularly in countries with a less well-established indoor climbing sector.

We are already in the process of onboarding our first European member and look forward to sharing more details once the wall in question is open to the public!

European Associate Members will have access to ABC guidelines, resources and events (including our regular webinars, working groups and annual conference and tradeshow), but will not be voting ABC members. The membership is offered on an information-only basis and it is the responsibility of the member to account for regional differences in regulation and other matters.

Any climbing wall interested in pursuing European Associate Membership will find full details on the Join page. We encourage you to contact the ABC team with any questions. Climbing walls in the Republic of Ireland remain eligible for full ABC membership at both Aspirant and Approved levels. Trade Associate members (i.e. non-climbing wall businesses) may be based in any country.