Fun At The Rock Climbing Wall Tips And Tricks

1
(No Transcript)
2
FUN AT THE ROCK CLIMBING WALL
TIPS AND TRICKS
3
Kids are natural climbers, so the growing sport
of indoor rock climbing carries a lot of allure
for the younger set.
4
Many rock gyms have classes for kids as young as
four, and its a super way to spend time as a
family.
5
Sign everyone up for a seminar or training course
and get started with the right technique and
knowledge of safety basics.
6
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT
7
Rock climbing offers kids amazing opportunities
for individual achievement, and its exciting to
master new maneuvers and improve on speed,
agility and fundamental climbing moves.
8
Its a great way for kids to challenge themselves
and overcome fears in a safe, supervised
environment.
9
For youngsters who arent interested in team
sports, rock climbing offers a more individual
athletic pursuit that can also be done as a group.
10
Because climbing often involves a climber and a
belayer, its also a social sport.
11
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS
12
Hanging onto tiny toe holds and moving upward
quickly develops strength and agility.
13
Rock climbing isnt just a physical challenge it
also requires a lot of mental exercise, planning
and anticipating each move to get to the top.
14
Its good to look up and scope out a route ahead
of time so you can get in position to make the
right moves.
15
SAFETY CHECKS
16
Always climb safely and be sure your kids know
the basic safety and courtesy rules at the rock
gym.
17
Climbers should always make sure knots are tied
properly, their harness is buckled and
double-backed
18
and the rope is securely strung through the
connection points of the harness.
19
The belayer needs to make sure the harness is
buckled and double-backed, the carabiner is
locked and the rope is exiting the belay device
tail-side down.
20
LOOK OUT BELOW
21
When you take your kids climbing, it can be
helpful to do a bit of coaching from below.
22
You can suggest where to put hands or feet next,
unless you youngster prefers to do it all on his
own.
23
Its also a good idea to tell your kids to give
you a heads-up if theyre starting to fall by
calling out falling as a warning to the belayer.
24
POWERS OF OBSERVATION
25
Rock gyms are full of all levels of climber, and
a great way for kids to improve their own
technique is by watching others and making mental
notes.
26
By observing and practicing new climbing
techniques, youngsters develop the muscle memory
that pushes skills to a new level.
27
Also, the more you climb, the better your
balance, speed and forearm strength become.
28
SAVING STRENGTH
29
Generally, the legs are stronger than the arms,
so conserving forearm strength is important in
climbing.
30
Climbers should try to keep weight carried mostly
by the legs, using arms for balance and shifting
weight.
31
Moves requiring a lot of upper body movement
should be accomplished as quickly as possible to
conserve arm strength.
32
BASIC GEAR
33
When your kids first start rock climbing, rent
equipment at the gym for the first few times to
make sure theyre interested to warrant investing
in gear of their own.
34
Basic equipment consists of a climbing harness, a
rocking carabiner to attach a belay device to the
harness, and chalk to keep fingers and palms dry
to minimize slipping.
35
Like all climbers, kids should rent shoes for a
while until they get to know they type of shoe
that suits their climbing style.
36
From birthday parties to family outings and an
afternoon with pals at the rock gym, this amazing
sport is ideal for kids of all ages
37
and a great way to keep the kids active and off
the couch this winter!
38
Join them and you just might find yourself
addicted to this growing fitness trend.
39
Let your kids enjoy the rock climbing experience
at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.
40
Experienced staff will keep your child both safe
and busy with arts and crafts, games, water
sports, gymnastics and more.
41
Visit the site at http//www.maplewoodyearround.co
m
42
MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP AND ENRICHMENT
CENTER 150 Foundry St. (Route 106) PO Box 88
(Mailing) South Easton, MA 02375 Email
info_at_maplewoodyearround.com Telephone (508)
238-2387 FAX [phone]