Club

Development Squad (10–17)

Who it's for
Ages 10–17
Level and climbing
Improvers, Advanced · Bouldering
When and how long
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 17:30–19:00, in term time · 10-week term
Where
Portside Boulders O'Connor, Units 1-2, 12 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth, 6163

Price

$504 a term

Two classes a week. Members $230 a term; three classes a week $604 ($330 members). Non-member fees include a 10-week gym membership.

About the class

Small-group coaching for young climbers who have outgrown the Youth Club, with an assessment, a personal training plan, goal-setting and competition preparation. Entry is by application, with trials.

As Portside Boulders O'Connor lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.

More classes at Portside Boulders O'Connor

In the classes library
  • InductionAges 4+

    First Visit Induction

    On your first visit, during opening hoursBeginners

    Free with entry

    A safety briefing for first-timers on the basics, how to fall safely and the gym's rules, after signing the online waiver. No booking needed unless you come as a group of six or more.

  • Coaching

    Boulder Stronger

    Tuesdays 18:00–19:30Weekly 90-minute sessionImprovers, Advanced

    $49.55 a week

    A weekly coached session for up to six climbers on blue tags and above, with drills, strength work and hangboarding to do between sessions and online support from the coach. Run by Axis Coaching and starts with an assessment.

  • ClubAges 4–8

    Pebbles (4–8)

    Saturdays and Sundays 08:00–09:0010 weekly 1-hour classesBeginners

    $210 for a class pack

    A playful weekend club that teaches young children to boulder through games on the wall, with no experience needed. A parent must stay in the gym during class.

  • ClubAges 12–17

    The Squad (12–17)

    Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 17:00–19:00, in term time10-week termAdvanced

    $724 a term

    Portside's elite youth squad, trained at O'Connor: competition-focused coaching in groups of up to six, with an athlete assessment and an online training programme. Entry is by application after the Development Squad, with trials.

  • ClubAges 9–13

    Youth Club (9–13)

    Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 16:00–17:30 and Saturdays 09:00–10:30, in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $374 a term

    Coached bouldering that mixes skills drills, games and free climbing to build technique, strength and confidence. No experience needed, parents needn't stay, and first-timers can book a free trial.

  • ClubAges 14–17

    Youth Club+ (14–17)

    Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 17:30–19:00, in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $374 a term

    The Youth Club for older teens: 90-minute coached bouldering sessions that build technique, strength and confidence, open to complete beginners, with a free trial for first-timers.

  • Holiday campAges 9–17

    Holiday Classes (9–17)

    School holidays: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 09:00–12:00 or 13:00–16:003 hoursBeginners

    $35 a class

    A coached half-day of bouldering in the school holidays that teaches basic skills and safety through problem-solving on the wall. No experience needed and parents needn't stay.

  • Fitness class

    Power Yoga

    Wednesdays 18:30–19:301 hour

    $14 a class

    A flowing, strength-focused yoga class that builds flexibility, balance and body awareness, in the studio at O'Connor.

  • Fitness class

    Yin & Yang Yoga

    Saturdays 08:30–09:30 and 10:00–11:001 hour

    $14 a class

    A gentle flow to warm up followed by long holds and deep stretches, aimed at recovery, balance and calm.

  • Private lesson

    Private Coaching

    By appointment1 hourBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $75 an hour

    One-to-one or small-group coaching from Axis Coaching that starts with an assessment of technique, strength and mobility and builds a plan around your goals.

Clubs and squads at other walls nearby

  • ClubKids and teens

    Adrenaline Squad

    School termImprovers, Advanced

    $375 a term

    Adrenaline Vault Cockburn, Perth, Western Australia, Australia8.8 km away

    A training squad for keen young climbers that builds strength, skills and technique, with local competitions as an option. Top climbers can be invited to the Comp Squad.

  • ClubKids and teens

    Recreation Squad

    School termBeginners, Improvers

    $355 a term

    Adrenaline Vault Cockburn, Perth, Western Australia, Australia8.8 km away

    A relaxed squad for young climbers who climb for fun, building confidence at their own pace.

  • ClubAges 4–8

    Pebbles (4–8)

    Sundays 08:00–09:0010 weekly 1-hour classesBeginners

    $210 for a class pack

    Portside Boulders Willetton, Perth, Western Australia, Australia9.7 km away

    A playful weekend club that teaches young children to boulder through games on the wall, with no experience needed. A parent must stay in the gym during class.

  • ClubAges 9–13

    Youth Club (9–13)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays 16:00–17:30 and Saturdays 09:00–10:30, in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $374 a term

    Portside Boulders Willetton, Perth, Western Australia, Australia9.7 km away

    Coached bouldering that mixes skills drills, games and free climbing to build technique, strength and confidence. No experience needed, parents needn't stay, and first-timers can book a free trial.

  • ClubAges 14–17

    Youth Club+ (14–17)

    Tuesdays and Thursdays 17:30–19:00 and Saturdays 10:30–12:00, in term time10-week termBeginners, Improvers

    $374 a term

    Portside Boulders Willetton, Perth, Western Australia, Australia9.7 km away

    The Youth Club for older teens: 90-minute coached bouldering sessions that build technique, strength and confidence, open to complete beginners, with a free trial for first-timers.

  • ClubAges 5–17

    Homeschool Troop

    Wednesdays 12:00–13:3090 minutes a weekBeginners, Improvers

    Urban Jungle Indoor Rock Climbing, Perth, Western Australia, Australia10 km away

    A daytime climbing group for homeschooled children, whether they're new to climbing or already keen, started in October 2026.