The University of Hertfordshire Climbing Club is based at Hertfordshire Sports Village on the de Havilland Campus where the impressive 400 square metre climbing wall dominates the main entrance.
The Climbing Club has sessions twice a week. The 12 metre high wall provides a challenging climbing surface for all grades of climbers from beginners to advanced and boasts:
- 26 lead and top roping walls including impressive overhang, vertical and slab surfaces;
- Bouldering area and Abseil cave;
- Tufa, arétes, crack climbs and high-level stances.
The club does not hold trials but runs different sessions for different abilities. You must pre-register to attend at either the AU Sports Fair on Wednesday 29 September or the SU Fresher’s Fair on Friday 1 October where you will be given further information.
The Climbing Club compete in the National University Championships managed by BUCS.
The BUCS Climbing Competition is held annually at the BUCS Championships along with other sporting finals in March.
Mondays, 21.00 - 22.30, Climbing Wall, Hertfordshire Sports Village, de Havilland Campus.
Wednesdays, 14.00 - 16.00, Climbing Wall, Hertfordshire Sports Village, de Havilland Campus.
Phil Wills, Climbing Co-ordinator at Hertfordshire Sports Village takes the Wednesday session and is on-hand to instruct beginner climbers and challenge those more experienced.
Please contact the club by email at uhau.climbing@herts.ac.uk
Please visit our climbing forum to chat to other climbers.
How do I join the Athletic Union?
To take out one of our superb membership deals you need to come to the Sports Village or the Athletic Union office on the de Havilland Campus with the following:
- Student ID card
- Re-enrolment e-mail (for renewing students)
- Method of payment
- Completed student membership form
How much will it cost?
The £10 Athletic Union start-up fee must be purchased before taking out any of the bolt-ons below:
- AU start-up fee: £10
- AU 1st Representative Club bolt on: £55
- AU 2nd Representative Club bolt on: £30
- AU Semester Representative Club bolt on: £35
- AU Club Health & Fitness Annual bolt on (off peak plus): £195
- AU Club Health & Fitness Semester bolt on (off peak plus): £135
External Athletic Union membership is available. Please enquire at the Athletic Union office for more details.
