About us
From beginners to experts, from students to workers, the CCCU Climbing Club has a diverse range of members, but it always strives to provide a comfortable atmosphere for people to climb together. Supervisors are readily available to teach anyone in how to become secure in the climbing equipment provided, and inter-club challenges are made throughout the year to encourage others to improve their climbing abilities. The club is based at the University Sports Centre, where sessions are sometimes available for over three times a week. It’s great fun, and on social outings to Wetherspoons, Chemistry and other venues, you’re sure to become involved.
No experience or equipment needed – just bring your feet and hands to make the climb!
Session times
-Mondays 19:00 - 21:30
-Fridays at Chimera bouldering center 19:00 - 22:00
Monthly trips to climbing centers accross the south-east mean we can offer you a multitude of difficulties for both climbing and bouldering.
Our goal is to make sure everyone, no matter what ability, has the opportunity to climb and have as much fun as possible. Which is why we also have themed climbing sessions, which always lead to some interesting pictures...
Have a look at the BUCS National competition from 2015 to see what you could end up doing
How to Join
In order to play for sports teams at Christ Church you need to purchase the two different memberships linked on this page: Students' Union Sport Membership and Christ Church Sport Subscription.
Christ Church Sport Subscription + Students' Union Sport Membership = Sports Club Member
Without both memberships & subscription you will not be able to take part in your club's activities, training and matches.
Once you have selected your Climbing membership, you can process your Christ Church Sport Subscription.
Available Memberships
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Why do you need two memberships?
Part 1 · Christ Church Sport Membership
As a member you get access to all the essentials for your sport, including:
- Matchday and training facilities
- Coaching (when agreed)
- Entry fees for competitions (BUCS leagues, local, regional, and national events)
- Transport to and from main competitions
- Payment for officials
- Necessary equipment
- Affiliation fees with your National Governing Body, plus extra benefits (like increased insurance, partner discounts, ticket ballot entries for pro sports)
- First aid cover during training and competitions
Your club also gets extra perks:
- Free facility hire for Varsity, charity or special events
- Support with development initiatives (like achieving SportsMark, social action projects, or making your sport more accessible)
- Help with finding work or volunteer opportunities in sport
- Assistance in getting sports qualifications (coaching, officiating, etc.)
- Additional benefits from our local partnerships
Part 2 · Students' Union Sport Membership
This membership is set by your club and the funds are only spent on things that will collectively help support the club.
Examples of what your memberships can be spent on but are not limited to are:
- Kit
- Dinners/end-of-year awards
- Extra sessions outside of budgeted Christ Church Sport Membership costs
- Extra travel outside of budgeted Christ Church Sport Membership costs
- Trips and events
Not only does your membership help support your clubs extracurricular activities and it also allows the union to do the following:
- Insurance for all signed-up sports members
- Contact committee members about key information throughout the year
- Allow committee members access to their club email accounts
- Allow you to run and vote in Committee Elections
- Committee members to access the website and finance systems
