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Katherine Schirrmacher FUNdamentals Training Course - 1st February 2008

A 'FUNdamentals' Training day is a workshop for instructors and coaches who are involved in teaching climbing to youngsters. This is an opportunity to broaden your knowledge of athlete development and coaching techniques that can be applied to in and outdoor climbing.

British team coach Dave Binney developed the FUNdamentals of Climbing workshop in 2001 and since then it has proved very popular with climbing coaches, especially those working in walls with young people. On 24 July Dave delivered a trainers day to seven established coaches to allow them to deliver future workshops.

The FUNdamentals workshop comprises both theoretical and practical elements, which is one of its strengths. Children participating in any sport are at risk of injury due to inappropriate training techniques and climbing is no different in this respect. Instilling good practice from the start lays a solid foundation for the future.

Much scientific research has been done on the developing child, the results of which have implications for the type of climbing activities that children participate in. The theoretical element of the FUNdamentals workshop looks at the findings of this research and provides coaches with information to help them in their work.

Different climbing styles use different muscle groups to a greater or lesser extent. The leg muscles are stronger than the arm muscles, and so best placed to push the climber up. The way in which body position and body awareness impact upon climbing efficiency forms the practical element of the workshop.

Katherine Schirrmacher is an extremely talented climber and coach and is returning to Ireland on the 1st February to run this FUNdamentals course. She is one of a small number of coaches who are able to provide the FUNdamentals course.

The cost of the course is £35 per person. Click here to download an application form.