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Traverse walls

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Includes
  • Bouldering
  • Motorised rotating climbing walls

Description

A purpose-built climbing structure which young people can safely climb around using foot and hand holds, at no time being above stretch level.

 

Forms

An Information and Consent for Event/Activity form is required to participate in this activity.

 

Who can participate?

Open to all.

Ask the activity provider for the recommended or required age group for their particular traverse wall.

 

Ratio of adults to girls

Normal ratios for activities away from the meeting place are required.   Guiding Manual ratios

 

Regulations

  • The Leader must ensure that all participants under 18 have written permission to take part from an adult with parental responsibility.
  • The local Commissioner must be informed that the activity is taking place.
  • Carry out a risk assessment for the activity.
 

Instructor qualifications

Not applicable.

 

Girlguiding UK Activity Centres

Try this activity at: Blackland Farm (Sussex) or Waddow (Lancashire).

 

Useful information

Ensure participants have suitable footwear.

Page last updated: 5/3/2012