Guest Supervision
An adult who has registered at the centre and proved competency may supervise up to two
guest climbers at a time.
They will take full responsibility for the safety of
those people at all times.
If your child is an experienced climber aged 14+: They may be eligible to climb without supervision after passing a prebooked assessment to demonstrate they meet the required standards.
Rules for Supervising
- Experienced adult climbers can supervise up to 2 guests of any age.
- The supervising adult member must remain on the ground, always within sight and within a few metres of their guest(s), paying close attention to them at all times.
- The supervising member cannot climb — unless you have a second experienced climber who also has the appropriate forms to share the supervision.
- Guest climbers must not belay, unless backed up by their supervising member.
- All under 18s (except registered junior members), whether climbing or not, must be closely supervised at all times (throughout the premises) by a registered adult member.
- Bouldering-only members must have climbed at The Reach at least 3 times before they can supervise guests.
- Groups of three or more novice climbers must only be supervised by an instructor holding the relevant Mountain Training qualification and insurance.
Guest Registration Form
To be completed by the supervising member and the guest if over 18.