A weekly Meetup to have some fun, socialise and do some bouldering!
Afterwards, we will go and have a drink together at the nearby pub.
Important note: the Bloc car park closes its gates at 10pm. We recommend you park on the road since it's usually a late finish after drinks
WHO CAN CLIMB?
Anyone can climb!
Beginners / inexperienced climbers:
You'll be in very safe hands. A more experienced member will help you get started and along with the rest of the team help you on your climbing journey. After a few sessions you'll be ready to take a straightforward short safety / house rules test at reception to become a Bloc member.
Experienced climbers:
If you’ve climbed before but not at Bloc, however feel comfortable with general bouldering centre rules, you should be able to sign up as a member at Bloc straight away.
If you're already a member at Bloc then you can of course get going straight away.
GETTING STARTED
We'll meet at the tables by reception, the hosts will be there to welcome you and get you started.
Returning meetup members – feel free to just say hi and then go ahead and get started with climbing as soon as your arrive, as you already know what you are doing!
CLOTHING
Best clothes for climbing for both men and women are loose trousers or shorts, leggings, t-shirt, vest.
Trainers are technically allowed, but climbing shoes are best and cost £4 to rent.
PRICES
Guest - £12 per session, signed in by a member
Registered - £11
If you go to Bloc a lot you could also save money with MoveGB membership, a full Bloc membership, or punchcards.
LOCKERS & CHANGING ROOMS
There are lockers and a small changing area - bring a padlock for the locker (although many people don’t lock their stuff up – it’s generally a pretty safe vibe).
ETIQUETTE & RULES
We want the group to be a fun, happy and secure place where everyone is treated equally, can climb safely and make new friends. Behaviour that makes others feel unsafe, such as unsolicited messages, inappropriate comments, asking for photos, or harassment, are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. If hosts have reason to believe an individual is breaking these rules, they will be banned from the group.
If anyone feels uncomfortable or concerned at any of our meetups, please don't hesitate to get in touch with one of the hosts. No matter how small, we would like to be aware of any issues and take the necessary steps to ensure this group is welcoming to all.
Disclaimer
You do this at your own risk.
The events hosts will help you get started if you are new, but we are not rock climbing instructors and are not affiliated with Bloc. If you would like a formal introduction to bouldering you can book an induction session with Bloc:
http://blocclimbing.co.uk/climbing-courses/adult-induction/
