Climbing

ABOUT OUR CLUB

The University of Essex Climbing Club is a vibrant student-led society that caters to climbers of all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned pros. The club offers a friendly and inclusive environment where students can develop their climbing skills, make new friends, and experience the thrill of climbing in various settings. Why not join us? :)

Indoor Climbing Sessions: 

We hold weekly sessions at the University of Essex Climbing Wall (what3words: brain.tins.grin). Please scroll down to the yellow boxes to see more info!

If you can't make these sessions, lots of our members choose to boulder at Colchester Climbing Project (CCP).

PLEASE NOTE: CCP is a seperate entity from The Univerity of Essex, and entry requires a seperate membership or day pass that must be paid to CCP.

Outdoor Climbing Trips:

Our Club is known for its exciting outdoor trips. These trips typically take place on weekends and during university breaks, offering members the chance to climb in some of the UK's most renowned climbing destinations.

Previous trip have included the Peak District, North Wales, Dorset and El Chorro. These trips are an excellent opportunity to experience real rock climbing, enjoy the great outdoors, and bond with other members.

UECC is more than just climbing ...

Regular socials include bouldering at CCP, quiz nights at the SU, BBQs and lakeside coffee meet-ups. These events are relaxed and fun, making them a great way to unwind and make new friends. This year we are looking forward to our Halloween and Christmas Socials, but please make sure to stay updated via our Instagram or Whatsapp chat to make sure you don't miss out on any of our other events!

Workshops

Climbing workshops, such as "Learn to be Competent" on Tuesday evenings, are organised to help members become more knowledgeable and self-sufficient climbers. We have student instructors, who are certified Climbing Wall Instructors (CWI), on hand to help teach you the ins and outs of climbing. Expect to learn about tying into rope, belaying and basic wall safety.

We look forward to sending more students to complete their CWI this year, in order to help the club run more sessions like these in the future! If interested, please ask any of the Exec Committee in-person or via our social medias.

Inclusivity and Community

The University of Essex Climbing Club prides itself on being inclusive and welcoming to everyone, regardless of experience or background. The club's motto is "Everyone can climb", reflecting its commitment to making climbing accessible to all students. Whether you're looking to improve your climbing, make lifelong friends, or simply try something new, the Essex University Climbing Club offers a supportive and fun environment for all.

The community spirit within the club is strong, with members often forming close-knit friendships that extend beyond university life. 

RECENT HONOURS

  • Essex Blades Gold Standard Club - 2023/24
  • Essex Blades Silver Standard Club - 2024/25

GET STARTED

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed in the tab above with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct, so make sure to read that first!

All you need is positive energy and an eager attitude. Gear is all sorted for you - just turn up in some comfy clothes and trainers, and we'll kit you up for the session. Feel free to bring your own equipment if you have it, such as a harness and/or climbing shoes :)

 

UNI ESSEX WALL WEEKLY SESSIONS:

 

TUESDAY

 

WEDNESDAY

 

Not a University of Essex student? No worries!

Through Essex Sport, we also offer different ways to play the sports you love. We offer adult learn to climb courses, children's courses, and private hire, send an email over to climbing@essex.ac.uk for further details!

 

Upcoming events

Climbing Come and Try Session
14th October 5pm - 6:30pm
Climbing Wall - Essex Sports Centre
Essex Blades Climbing Club Come and Try Session
Climbing Come and Try Session
21st October 5pm - 6:30pm
Climbing Wall - Essex Sports Centre
Essex Blades Climbing Club Come and Try Session
Climbing Come and Try Session
28th October 5pm - 6:30pm
Climbing Wall - Essex Sports Centre
Essex Blades Climbing Club Come and Try Session

Committee

President

Vice-President

Treasurer

Welfare Officer

Secretary

Volunteering Officer

JOIN CLUB

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.

Please contact the group committee if you have any queries about which membership is right for you.

Come & try sessions

These are free sessions to test if you like the sport. Then you can buy your full membership.

Climbing Come and Try Session
14th October 5pm - 6:30pm
Climbing Wall - Essex Sports Centre
Essex Blades Climbing Club Come and Try Session
Climbing Come and Try Session
21st October 5pm - 6:30pm
Climbing Wall - Essex Sports Centre
Essex Blades Climbing Club Come and Try Session
Climbing Come and Try Session
28th October 5pm - 6:30pm
Climbing Wall - Essex Sports Centre
Essex Blades Climbing Club Come and Try Session

Buy your membership here 👇

Ready to commit? Grab your membership here.

Please note that your membership information will be used in conjunction with Essex Sport (University of Essex) purely for the purpose of providing access to required facilities and data analysis. Your data will not be shared with anyone else or used for marketing purposes. Memberships are manually uploaded to the Essex Sport system so it may take up to 5 working days before you can book onto your sessions via the Essex Sport app.

Should you have any problems please email blades@essex.ac.uk

Merchandise

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Ordering Options

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  • Bulk club orders – If your club wants to place a group order, complete this order form. Once completed, please send this to blades@essex.ac.uk. We’ll then walk you through each step so it’s simple and stress-free.

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