Coaching

Intermediate Squad

Who it's for
Adults
Level and climbing
Improvers · Bouldering
When and how long
Runs in 4-week blocks; the latest at Blackburn started 17 October 2026, Saturdays 10:00–12:00 · 4 weekly sessions of 2 hours
Where
Urban Climb Blackburn, 5/15-33 Alfred St, Blackburn, Melbourne, 3130

Price

$330 for the course

Members $190. Eight climbers with one coach; newer climbers are advised to do Fundamentals first.

About the class

A coached adult training squad for climbers comfortable on the green to orange circuits who want a structured approach to harder grades and movement.

As Urban Climb Blackburn lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.

More classes at Urban Climb Blackburn

In the classes library
  • InductionAges 10+

    Lead Climbing Assessment

    Weekends 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00; weekdays 18:30 and 19:30; booked onlineAbout 30 minutesImprovers, Advanced

    Free with entry

    A free check of lead climbing and belaying that experienced leaders new to Urban Climb take with a partner, after a top-rope demo, before leading at any Urban Climb gym.

  • InductionAll ages

    Safety Demo

    On the hour and half-hour during opening hours, no bookingAbout 30 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    Included in first-visit entry

    The safety induction every first-time visitor completes before climbing, whatever their experience. Top-rope demos for the rope hall also run every half hour.

  • Learn to climbAges 16+

    Fundamentals

    Starts monthly; next on Thursdays 18:30 from 5 November3 weekly sessions of 90 minutesBeginners

    $220 for the course

    A beginners’ course in the bouldering hall covering safety, etiquette, basic technique and climbing terms, with skills that carry over to rope climbing.

  • Lead courseAges 18+

    Learn to Lead

    Starts monthly; next on Mondays 18:30–21:30 from 9 November or Saturdays 09:00–12:00 from 14 November3 weekly sessions of 3 hoursImprovers

    $560 for the course

    Teaches top-rope climbers to lead climb and lead belay, with an assessment in the third session; passing earns an Urban Climb lead pass for every Urban Climb gym. Climbers should manage grade 18 on top rope.

  • ClubAges 14–18

    Youth Program: Advanced (14–18)

    Wednesdays 17:30–19:30 and Saturdays 13:00–15:00 in school terms9-week termAdvanced

    $750 a term

    Coaching for teenagers working towards individual and competition goals, building on the Intermediate programme. Entry is by trial day.

  • ClubAges 14–18

    Youth Program: Fundamentals (14–18)

    Tuesdays 18:30–20:30 or Saturdays 10:15–12:15 in school terms9-week term of weekly 2-hour classesBeginners

    $480 a term

    Weekly coached classes that teach teenagers the basics of climbing through individual and group activities; every new student starts here.

  • ClubAges 10–13

    Youth Program: Fundamentals (9–13)

    Tuesdays 16:15–18:15 or Saturdays 08:00–10:00 in school terms9-week term of weekly 2-hour classesBeginners

    $480 a term

    Weekly coached classes that teach the basics of climbing through individual and group activities; every new student starts here. Victoria’s programme takes climbers from age 10.

  • ClubAges 14–18

    Youth Program: Intermediate (14–18)

    Mondays and Fridays 18:30–20:30, or Wednesdays 18:30–20:30 and Saturdays 10:15–12:15, in school terms9-week term of two classes a weekImprovers

    $650 a term

    Goal-driven classes for experienced teenage climbers, introducing climbing-specific training. Places are at the head coach’s discretion, with trial days before each semester.

  • ClubAges 10–13

    Youth Program: Intermediate (9–13)

    Mondays and Fridays 16:50–18:15, or Wednesdays 16:15–18:15 and Saturdays 08:00–10:00, in school terms9-week term of two classes a weekImprovers

    $650 a term

    Goal-driven classes for young climbers with experience, introducing climbing-specific training. Places are at the head coach’s discretion, with trial days before each semester.

  • Holiday campKids

    Rock Camp

    School holidays, 10:30–14:30 with drop-off from 10:00; dates on the Blackburn timetableOne dayBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    Coached school holiday days of climbing games, technique and supervised climbing, for any ability; parents don’t need to stay. Morning tea is provided, so pack a lunch.

  • Fitness classAges 16+

    Vinyasa Plus

    Tuesdays and Thursdays 19:0050 minutes

    Included in membership

    An evening vinyasa yoga class in the yoga studio, following the 18:00 class.

  • Fitness classAges 16+

    Vinyasa Yoga

    Tuesdays and Thursdays 18:0050 minutes

    Included in membership

    A vinyasa flow class in the yoga studio focused on mobility and strength; mats are provided.

Coaching and technique at other walls nearby

  • Coaching

    Bouldering Classes

    Sundays 15:00; Mondays to Wednesdays 18:00 and 19:0060 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $20 a session

    OnSight Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia7.3 km away

    Hour-long coached sessions on the fundamentals of moving on the wall, with technique tips, strength work and general advice, for climbers of every level. Book online at least 48 hours ahead.

  • CoachingWomen and non-binary climbers

    Women's Night

    Alternate Thursdays 18:00–19:30 (alternating with Clayton)1.5 hoursBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    Free with entry

    Boulder Lab Ferntree Gully, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    A session for women and non-binary climbers led by the women's night coaches: about 45 minutes on a technique or skill, then 45 minutes of projecting and climbing together. First-timers are welcome and no booking is needed.

  • CoachingWomen and non-binary climbers

    Women's Night

    Alternate Thursdays 18:00–19:30 (alternating with Ferntree Gully)1.5 hoursBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    Free with entry

    Boulder Lab Clayton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    A session for women and non-binary climbers led by the women's night coaches: about 45 minutes on a technique or skill, then 45 minutes of projecting and climbing together. First-timers are welcome and no booking is needed.

  • Coaching

    Train and Climb

    By arrangementBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    Centre of Strength and Wellness, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia15 km away

    The centre's strength and conditioning coaches build climbing on the bouldering wall into a personalised training programme, for novice to advanced climbers. An assessment with an exercise physiologist comes before joining a small-group session.

  • CoachingWomen and non-binary climbers

    Women's Night

    Tuesdays 19:30–21:001.5 hoursBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    Free with entry

    Boulder Lab Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia18 km away

    A weekly session for women and non-binary climbers led by the women's night coaches: about 45 minutes on a technique or skill, then 45 minutes of projecting and climbing together. First-timers are welcome and no booking is needed.

  • CoachingAges 16+

    Fundamentals (16+)

    Saturdays 13:00–14:00 and 14:30–15:301 hourBeginners

    Free with entry

    Northside Boulders Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia19 km away

    A coached hour for newer climbers, from first-timers to those still finding their feet, covering the basics of movement and building confidence alongside other new climbers. Up to six a session; book ahead online.