Title: Fun At The Rock Climbing Wall Tips And Tricks
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2FUN AT THE ROCK CLIMBING WALL
TIPS AND TRICKS
3Kids are natural climbers, so the growing sport
of indoor rock climbing carries a lot of allure
for the younger set.
4Many rock gyms have classes for kids as young as
four, and its a super way to spend time as a
family.
5Sign everyone up for a seminar or training course
and get started with the right technique and
knowledge of safety basics.
6INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT
7Rock climbing offers kids amazing opportunities
for individual achievement, and its exciting to
master new maneuvers and improve on speed,
agility and fundamental climbing moves.
8Its a great way for kids to challenge themselves
and overcome fears in a safe, supervised
environment.
9For youngsters who arent interested in team
sports, rock climbing offers a more individual
athletic pursuit that can also be done as a group.
10Because climbing often involves a climber and a
belayer, its also a social sport.
11MENTAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS
12Hanging onto tiny toe holds and moving upward
quickly develops strength and agility.
13Rock climbing isnt just a physical challenge it
also requires a lot of mental exercise, planning
and anticipating each move to get to the top.
14Its good to look up and scope out a route ahead
of time so you can get in position to make the
right moves.
15SAFETY CHECKS
16Always climb safely and be sure your kids know
the basic safety and courtesy rules at the rock
gym.
17Climbers should always make sure knots are tied
properly, their harness is buckled and
double-backed
18 and the rope is securely strung through the
connection points of the harness.
19The belayer needs to make sure the harness is
buckled and double-backed, the carabiner is
locked and the rope is exiting the belay device
tail-side down.
20LOOK OUT BELOW
21When you take your kids climbing, it can be
helpful to do a bit of coaching from below.
22You can suggest where to put hands or feet next,
unless you youngster prefers to do it all on his
own.
23Its also a good idea to tell your kids to give
you a heads-up if theyre starting to fall by
calling out falling as a warning to the belayer.
24POWERS OF OBSERVATION
25Rock gyms are full of all levels of climber, and
a great way for kids to improve their own
technique is by watching others and making mental
notes.
26By observing and practicing new climbing
techniques, youngsters develop the muscle memory
that pushes skills to a new level.
27Also, the more you climb, the better your
balance, speed and forearm strength become.
28SAVING STRENGTH
29Generally, the legs are stronger than the arms,
so conserving forearm strength is important in
climbing.
30Climbers should try to keep weight carried mostly
by the legs, using arms for balance and shifting
weight.
31Moves requiring a lot of upper body movement
should be accomplished as quickly as possible to
conserve arm strength.
32BASIC GEAR
33When your kids first start rock climbing, rent
equipment at the gym for the first few times to
make sure theyre interested to warrant investing
in gear of their own.
34Basic equipment consists of a climbing harness, a
rocking carabiner to attach a belay device to the
harness, and chalk to keep fingers and palms dry
to minimize slipping.
35Like all climbers, kids should rent shoes for a
while until they get to know they type of shoe
that suits their climbing style.
36From birthday parties to family outings and an
afternoon with pals at the rock gym, this amazing
sport is ideal for kids of all ages
37 and a great way to keep the kids active and off
the couch this winter!
38Join them and you just might find yourself
addicted to this growing fitness trend.
39Let your kids enjoy the rock climbing experience
at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.
40Experienced staff will keep your child both safe
and busy with arts and crafts, games, water
sports, gymnastics and more.
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