Induction

Top-Rope Belay Lesson

Who it's for
Ages 12+
Level and climbing
Beginners · Top rope
When and how long
During opening hours
Where
Climbing Jungle, 28 Smith Dr, Ballina, 2478

Price

$5 one-off

Entry and harness hire are extra.

About the class

A one-off lesson in belaying on the top ropes, needed before you climb them with a partner. Belayers must be 12 or older.

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

More classes at Climbing Jungle

In the classes library
  • Taster sessionAges 14+

    Free Beginner Climbing Class

    On dates released on the booking page; none are scheduled at the moment1 hourBeginners

    Free

    A one-hour introduction for people who have never climbed at the gym, with a coach teaching the first skills you need. All equipment is provided.

  • InductionAll ages

    Bouldering and Auto-Belay Induction

    On your first visit, during opening hoursBeginners

    Free with entry

    A safety briefing for newcomers before they climb on the bouldering walls and auto-belays on their own.

  • InductionAges 12+

    Lead VOC

    Tuesday to Friday at 12:00, 14:00 or 15:00, and every second Saturday by phone30 minutesImprovers, Advanced

    Free with entry

    An assessment that signs experienced leaders off to lead climb and lead belay at the gym. Bring a sport harness, shoes, an assisted-braking belay device, a locking carabiner and a dynamic rope of at least 40 m.

  • Learn to climbAges 16+

    Climbing Foundations Course

    Two Friday evenings 18:00–20:00; next course 30 October and 6 November 20262 weekly sessions of 2 hoursBeginners

    $150 for the course

    Two workshops on the fundamentals: safety, etiquette, good technique, footwork and balance, with unlimited climbing between them.

  • Lead courseAges 12+

    Lead Climbing Course

    Two Friday evenings 17:00–20:00; next course 13 and 20 November 20262 sessions of 3 hoursImprovers

    $299 for the course

    Six hours of coaching in leading and lead belaying, so you can lead climb at the gym. You must already be able to top-rope a 3 banana grade; lead belayers must be 16 or older.

  • CoachingAges 18+

    Transition to the Outdoors – Outdoors 101

    On dates released on the booking page; none are scheduled at the moment3 hoursImprovers, Advanced

    A three-hour workshop on taking gym lead skills to real rock: guidebooks, crag etiquette, the gear you need, racking, placing draws, cleaning anchors and retrieving draws. You need a lead VOC first.

  • ClubKids

    Home School Program

    Thursdays 10:00–11:30 in school term90 minutes a week through the termBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $269 a term

    A weekly session for home-schooled children mixing bouldering, roped climbing and games to build strength, coordination, problem-solving and teamwork.

  • ClubAges 6–11

    Junior Squad

    Wednesdays 16:30–18:00 in school term90 minutes a week through the termImprovers, Advanced

    $269 a term

    Weekly training for young climbers with experienced coaches, working on personal development, advanced technique across the disciplines and competition preparation.

  • ClubAges 6–12

    Mind Your Monkeys

    Fridays 16:30–18:00 in school term90 minutes a week through the termBeginners

    A gentle weekly introduction to climbing for children, built around games, movement, creativity and play at their own pace.

  • ClubAges 12–17

    Youth Squad

    Tuesdays or Thursdays 16:30–18:00 in school term90 minutes a week through the termImprovers, Advanced

    $269 a term

    Weekly training for teenage climbers with experienced coaches, focused on personal development, advanced technique across the disciplines and competition preparation.

  • Holiday campAges 6–15

    School Holiday Program

    Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in NSW school holidays: full day 09:00–15:00 or half day 09:00–12:00Beginners, Improvers

    $99 a day

    Supervised holiday days of bouldering, rope climbing, auto-belays and games, for first-timers and keen climbers alike. Bring lunch, snacks, water and sun protection.

Inductions and belay checks at other walls nearby

  • Induction

    Bouldering Wall Induction

    During moderated sessions in term timeBeginners

    Free

    Southern Cross University Bouldering Wall, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia22 km away

    Every first-time climber fills in LEXSA's online induction form and is taken through the wall's rules by a student moderator before climbing. Only for current Southern Cross University students and staff.