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Guidelines for the Introduction to Trad Climbing Programme 2020 Irish Mountaineering Club www.irishmountaineeringclub.org [email protected] Guidelines for the Introduction to Trad Climbing Programme 2020 Version Control Date Change Author Role 29-JAN-2020 Updated dates and edited sign- Andy Minshull Training Officer off sections 10-OCT-2019 Updated dates Andy Minshull Training Officer IMC Guidelines_Intro_to_Trad_Climbing_Programme_April2020.docx Page 1 of 31 10-MAR-2019 Updated dates in schedule of Andy Minshull Training Officer events and sign-off 12-APR-2017 Following EGM acceptance Jon Smith & Training Training Officer 2015-2017 & decision Sub committee committee members CONTENTS Purpose ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Review & Update ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Pathway to Full Membership........................................................................................................................................ 5 Passport System ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Module1 (White) Required to Access Single-pitch Outdoor Sessions .................................................................. 6 Module2 (Yellow) Required to Access Multi-pitch Sessions ................................................................................ 7 Module3 (Orange) Requirement to move from Associate to Full Member ......................................................... 8 Annual New Members’ Programme ............................................................................................................................. 9 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Organisation ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Training Officer ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Administration ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Mentors .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Maximum Number of Participants ........................................................................................................................... 9 Participants ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Programme Content ............................................................................................................................................... 10 Introductory presentation for new members .................................................................................................... 10 Indoor Climbing Wall Session (white) ................................................................................................................. 10 Single-pitch Outdoor Climbing Sessions ............................................................................................................. 10 Multi-pitch Outdoor Climbing Sessions .............................................................................................................. 10 Mountain Skills Weekend ................................................................................................................................... 10 New Members’ Programme Dates 2019 ............................................................................................................ 11 Further Training .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Session Topics, Checklists & Forms ............................................................................................................................ 12 New Members’ Programme Registration Form / Waiver ...................................................................................... 13 Understand the Importance of Warming up and Cooling Down ........................................................................... 14 Movement Skills ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 Climbing Calls and their meanings.......................................................................................................................... 15 Knots and Hitches ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Equipment .............................................................................................................................................................. 17 IMC Guidelines_Intro_to_Trad_Climbing_Programme_April2020.docx Page 2 of 31 Building the Belay and the act of Belaying ............................................................................................................. 19 Gear Placement Fundamentals .............................................................................................................................. 20 Interpreting Guidebooks ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Abseiling ................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Double Rope Technique ......................................................................................................................................... 24 Dalkey Recommended Climbs for IMC New Members’ Programme ..................................................................... 25 Access and Environment ........................................................................................................................................ 27 Multi-Pitch Climbing (Belaying processes) ............................................................................................................. 28 Navigation ............................................................................................................................................................... 29 Recommended Equipment Rack for climbing ........................................................................................................ 30 Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................................................... 30 Application for Full Membership ............................................................................................................................ 31 IMC Guidelines_Intro_to_Trad_Climbing_Programme_April2020.docx Page 3 of 31 PURPOSE The IMC began a New Members’ Programme in the 1950’s and this has evolved over that time. These Guidelines are an attempt to summarise that experience in one document. INTRODUCTION TO TRAD CLIMBING PROGRAMME REGISTRATION FORM / WAIVERSAFETY Climbing by its nature entails exposure to risk. Participants are responsible for ensuring they comply with these Guidelines as laid down by the club for the running of the programme. It is important to note that everyone is responsible for their own safety. Lead climbing is not part of this Programme. Reckless behaviour will not be tolerated. The Training Officer is authorised to remove any participants and mentors from the programme, if he/she feels they have acted inappropriately. He/she has the authority to cancel/curtail any climbing session, should he/she decide to in the interests of the group’s safety – for example if weather conditions are unfavourable. The programme is not suitable for absolute beginners and has the following pre-requisites: • Tying on to a rope • Belay skills • Familiarity with climbing movement All participants need to be fully paid up associate members of the IMC and have signed a waiver before the start of the programme. Click here to go to the Waiver: Introduction to Trad Climbing Programme Registration Form / Waiver REVIEW & UPDATE This document should be reviewed and updated annually by the Training officer. IMC Guidelines_Intro_to_Trad_Climbing_Programme_April2020.docx Page 4 of 31 PATHWAY TO FULL MEMBERSHIP PASSPORT SYSTEM New members join the Club as Associate Members. The criteria for Full Membership are specified in the Club Constitution Section 5.3 as follows; The Committee may elect as a Full Member anybody who fulfils the criteria for being an Associate Member, and satisfies the Committee that they are competent in mountain navigation and safety and in leading rock-climbs of at least V.Diff standard.
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