Club

Development Squad (8–14)

Who it's for
Ages 8–14
Level and climbing
Beginners, Improvers · Bouldering
When and how long
Mon, Wed and Fri 16:00–17:30 in term time · 90-minute sessions over a school term
Where
The Boulder Hub, 1-2/84 Berriman Dr, Wangara, Perth, 6065

Price

$375 a term

One session a week $375, two $453.75, three $477.95, all including membership. One-off sessions $35 for climbers who have climbed here before; a trial session costs the price of entry. KidSport vouchers accepted.

About the class

After-school squad for young boulderers building their foundations, coached on technique, strength, strategy and sportsmanship, with a path into competitions for those who want it.

As The Boulder Hub lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.

More classes at The Boulder Hub

In the classes library
  • Induction

    First Visit Induction

    Beginners

    Free with entry

    First-timers are taken through the gym's safety rules and bouldering etiquette before they climb. Under-18s need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver on their first visit.

  • ClubAges 12–18

    Elite Competition Squads

    10-week training blocks, by application or invitationAdvanced

    Elite Youth (12–15) and Elite Senior (16–18) squads for dedicated, successful competition climbers, who must attend every session of each block. Apply by email.

  • ClubAges 14–17

    Performance Squad (14–17)

    Mon, Wed and Fri 17:30–19:00 in term time90-minute sessions over a school termImprovers, Advanced

    $375 a term

    Squad for older youth climbers ready to train harder, with coaching aimed at stronger bouldering and state and national competitions.

  • ClubAges 5–8

    Recreational Squad (5–8)

    Tuesdays 16:00–17:00 in term time1-hour weekly sessions over a school termBeginners

    $320 a term

    A weekly coached session for young children, building strength, technique, focus and confidence through bouldering. Places depend on the child's maturity, so the gym asks parents to get in touch first.

  • Private lessonAll ages

    Private Instruction

    By arrangement30 or 60 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $75 an hour

    One-to-one or small-group coaching for anyone from new climbers wanting confidence to athletes with competition or outdoor goals.

Clubs and squads at other walls nearby

  • ClubAges 4–8

    Pebbles (4–8)

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

    $210 for a class pack

    Portside Boulders Joondalup, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia7.6 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 Joondalup, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia7.6 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 Joondalup, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia7.6 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 18+

    Academy (18+)

    Tue and Thu 18:30–20:00Beginners, Improvers

    $33 a week

    Oasis Climbing, Perth, Western Australia, Australia9.6 km away

    A social after-work course for new and more experienced adult climbers, covering technique, tactics, communication, lead-climbing skills, strength conditioning and recovery.

  • ClubAges 14–20

    Athlete Lab (14–20)

    Mon and Wed 18:30–20:00; Fri 16:15–17:45Advanced

    $33 a week

    Oasis Climbing, Perth, Western Australia, Australia9.6 km away

    The gym's youth high-performance programme for motivated competition climbers, built around structured training, conditioning, mobility, injury resilience and goal setting.

  • ClubAges 10–16

    Development Squad (10–16)

    Tue and Thu 16:15–18:15; Sat 08:30–10:30Improvers

    $33 a week

    Oasis Climbing, Perth, Western Australia, Australia9.6 km away

    For young climbers ready to train with more intent, with a heavy focus on lead climbing: clipping, knots, tactics, conditioning and recovery in a team setting.