About Us
From beginners to experts, students to workers, the CCCU Climbing Club always strives to provide a comfortable, enjoyable atmosphere for people to climb together.
Supervisors are readily available to teach anyone the ropes to get comfortable & secure in our provided equipment, 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 held up to three times per week. It’s great fun, and on social outings to Wetherspoons, The Maidens Head, and other venues, you’re sure to feel involved.
No experience or equipment needed – just bring your feet and hands to make the climb!
Session Times
-Mondays 20:00 - 21:30
-Fridays (@ Chimera bouldering center) 18:00 - 22:00
Monthly trips to climbing centers across the south-east mean we can offer you a multitude of difficulties for both climbing and bouldering.
Our goal is to make sure everyone, regardless of 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...
Be sure to check out our Instagram for our latest varsity pics. That could be you!
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
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
Upcoming Elections
Climbing Byelection
Starts on 17 October 2025
1 Positions
Our Committee
Luca Dean Romeo David Leslie Chatterton
President
Joseph William Belzar
Social Secretary
William Yacomine
Social Secretary
Kristiyan Georgiev Valev
Treasurer
George Edward Anthony Verren
Vice-President
