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TuesdaysContact details of coordinator for more info:
Connor Grant – OTR Sports Works Project Coordinator
Connor@otrbristol.org.uk
07365921805
Sports Works and Crux Climbing will be running four weeks of a free Sport & Exercise wellbeing course; Bouldering/Climbing sessions at The Climbing Academy (TCA) ‘The Mothership’ (BS5 0FD). The sessions will be running on Tuesdays 4-5.30pm from 1st July-22nd July and are drop-in with allocated slots on a ‘first-come’ basis. There are 3 spaces available per week.
The course is all about meeting new people in a safe space, supporting your mental wellbeing with the mindfulness of bouldering, developing climbing and movement skills and having fun!
All equipment for the course will be provided by Crux/TCA, however attendees should have suitable clothing for indoor climbing.
We will be walking to TCA from Off The Record’s office in Old Market, BS2 0BH.
Who is this session for?
Anyone aged 18-25 who feels that this course would support their wellbeing and mental wellness. You don’t need to have any prior experience of climbing to attend.
Course attendees will be always supported by Crux Climbing members of staff and volunteers and Sports Works Coordinator; Connor Grant.
How does this relate to mental health?
Bouldering has a strong reputation as a mindfulness-based movement activity, with climbers engaged in the present moment. It can enhance self-esteem and confidence as you learn new skills and develop your cognitive abilities in problem-solving and pattern-matching. Bouldering and climbing communities are renowned for being respectful, socially inclusive and supportive spaces.
A note from our partner – Crux Climbing & Access Info
“We offer climbing sessions to those who aren’t greatly represented in the climbing community, whether that is due to their financial security, ethnicity, ability, social, emotional, gender identity, class or sexuality, mental or physical health or ability.
We have a specific skill set in complex rigging which means we can create more opportunities for those with reduced mobility to access climbing venues.”
Contact details of coordinator for more info:
Connor Grant – OTR Sports Works Project Coordinator
07365921805
