Southern Sandstone Leader Award – 1-Day Training Course
Southern Sandstone Leader Award – 1-Day Training Course
This 1 day fast track training course is designed for indoors climbers to acquire the necessary expertise to run climbing and bouldering sessions on the Sandstone rocks of Sussex and Kent, where as our 2 day training course caters for those with no previous experience in leading or coaching climbing.
The 1 Day SSLA training course is only available to those who have already completed the Climbing Wall Instructor award.
What is the Southern Sandstone Leaders Award?
The Southern Sandstone Leader Award (previously known as the Southern Sandstone Supervisors Award) award was set up in the 80’s by the Outdoor Education Departments of the Local Education Authorities in the South East. The aim of the award was to offer quality training for their teachers and youth workers.
In 2008 the award was these departments have decided they can no longer administer the award, and it was in danger of disappearing altogether, and a group of local outdoor centres met to discuss the award and find a way of ensuring it would survive for future generations. The award was renamed (Southern Sandstone Leaders Award) and has been revised a number of times over the years with the latest version being 2024.
Pre-Training
Before attending a training course, you must have:
- Personal experience of climbing on at least 3 Sandstone Outcrops.
- Climbed a minimum of 20 routes and confidently be able to climb 4a.
- Be familiar with, and able to competently use, the following: helmet, harness, belay plate, suitable climbing ropes, knots such as figure of 8, bowline, clove hitch, Italian hitch, stopper knot overhand knot etc.
- You should be interested in teaching and supervising groups on the Sandstone crags.
- It is recommended that before attending training, you should have observed on at least 1 supervised session.
For information about SSLA training and assessments criteria please click here.
About Our TRAINING COURSES
Our SSLA training courses are run by experienced assessors who specialise in the Sandstone rocks and crags of Sussex and Kent.
TRIP Information
Price info
£115.00 Per Person
Dates
Available all year round for groups of 4 or more
Duration
2 Days
Group size
3-6
Location
Various southern sandstone climbing venues in Sussex and Kent
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Max weight: 18 stone (115kg).
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