Lead course

Learn to Lead

Who it's for
Ages 16+
Level and climbing
Improvers · Lead
When and how long
Thursdays 18:30–21:30; next course starts 3 December 2026 · 2 evening sessions of 3 hours over 2 weeks
Where
Climb Fit Kirrawee, 23 Waratah Street, Kirrawee, Sydney, 2232

Price

Booked and priced through the Australian School of Mountaineering; other equipment is included.

About the class

Run at the gym by the Australian School of Mountaineering: clipping, lead belaying and the skills to climb safely on the sharp end. Up to six climbers; bring your own harness, shoes and chalk.

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

More classes at Climb Fit Kirrawee

In the classes library
  • Taster session

    Express Intro to Climbing

    Evenings on set dates; next Monday 2 November 2026, 18:302 hoursBeginners

    $70 for the class

    A one-evening class on the basics of climbing movement: hip and foot placement, footwork and using holds, with exercises to keep improving.

  • Taster session

    Intro to Bouldering

    1.5 hoursBeginners

    A clinic on bouldering technique, falling safely and bouldering etiquette.

  • Induction

    Belay Instruction

    On a first visit, no booking neededBeginners

    $5 on a first visit

    Staff teach first-time visitors to belay and give a safety briefing for the bouldering area.

  • Induction

    Lead Assessment

    Booked onlineImprovers, Advanced

    $5 a person

    Climbers must pass an assessment before leading, belaying with an approved assisted-braking device such as a Grigri, Pilot or MegaJul.

  • Learn to climb

    Intro to Climbing

    4 weekly sessionsBeginners

    A four-week course for new climbers covering technique, footwork and reading routes, capped at eight people.

  • ClubAges 10+

    Wall Sharks Primary

    Tuesdays 17:00–18:30 in term time9-week term of 1.5-hour sessionsBeginners, Improvers

    $350 a term

    After-school kids club for primary school children aged at least 10, with coached climbing, games and progression over the term.

  • ClubTeens

    Wall Sharks Secondary

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays 18:30–20:00 in term time9-week term of 1.5-hour sessionsBeginners, Improvers

    $350 a term

    After-school climbing club for high school students, with coached climbing, games and progression over the term.

  • ClubAges 15+

    Wall Sharks Senior

    Wednesdays 18:00–19:30 in term time9-week term of 1.5-hour sessionsImprovers, Advanced

    $350 a term

    After-school club for students in years 10 to 12, who choose what the coaches run: games, social climbing or training towards their goals.

  • Holiday campAges 10–13

    Full-Day Holiday Camp

    School holidays, 09:00–15:006 hoursBeginners, Improvers

    $110 a day

    A full holiday day of climbing, bouldering, rope skills and games, with craft activities in the afternoon, run by the Wall Sharks coaches.

  • Holiday campAges 10+

    Holiday Kids Camp

    School holidays, 09:00–12:003 hoursBeginners, Improvers

    $85 a session

    A coached morning of climbing technique, games and team challenges in the school holidays, for up to 16 children.

  • Fitness classAdults

    Abs/Core

    Mondays 17:4530 minutes

    Free with entry

    A short, hard core workout for abdominals, back and glutes, with easier and harder options; bring a towel and mat.

  • Fitness classAdults

    Functional Fitness

    Mondays and Thursdays 06:0545 minutes

    Free with entry

    A circuit class built on movement: myofascial release to warm up, then coordination work and corrective movement patterns. Booking is essential.

  • Fitness classAdults

    Yoga

    Wednesdays 18:301 hour

    Free with entry

    A weekly yoga class focused on strength, balance and mobility, limited to 16 people; bring a towel and yoga mat.

  • Private lessonAll ages

    Private Coaching

    By arrangement1 hourBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $80 an hour

    One-to-one coaching for one or two climbers of any age and level, tailored to their goals.

Lead climbing courses at other walls nearby

  • Lead courseAdults

    Lead Climbing Course

    Saturdays 09:00–15:30, with extra dates on the booking page1 dayImprovers

    $155 for the course

    Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia16 km away

    Teaches clipping, safe falling, rope management and dynamic lead belaying with assisted and tube-style devices. You should be comfortable top-roping grade 17 first.

  • Lead course

    Learn to Lead

    Starts monthly2 evenings over 2 weeksImprovers

    $150 for the course

    Elevate Climbing Villawood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia19 km away

    Teaches clipping, managing slack, lead belaying and falling safely, for top-rope climbers ready to start leading.

  • Lead courseAges 16+

    Learn to Lead

    Next course starts Thursday 5 November 20262 evening sessions of 3 hours over 2 weeksImprovers

    Climb Fit St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia26 km away

    Run at the gym by the Australian School of Mountaineering: clipping, lead belaying and the skills to climb safely on the sharp end. Up to six climbers; bring your own harness.

  • Lead courseTeens and adults

    Lead Climbing Course

    Three consecutive weeks on the same day and time; dates on request3 weekly sessions: 3 hours, then 2 hours eachImprovers, Advanced

    $239 for the course

    Northern Beaches Rockhouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia35 km away

    Takes confident top-rope climbers (grade 18 and up) through lead climbing and lead belaying: safety, knots, gear and technique, with outdoor skills on request. It ends with the Rockhouse lead assessment so you can lead on your own. Aimed at adults; under-18s need a parent's consent.