Free Great Rivers Council Climbing Wall Level II Certification Course

Topics Include:

• Gear Inspection & Management
• Anchoring
• Bouldering
• Climbing Skills & Techniques
• Belaying
• Safety & Emergency Procedures
• How to run a Great Rivers Council Climbing Wall Event

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No cost, bring your own meals, snacks, drinks. Maximum of 20.

Highly-skilled training to become a BSA-qualified Great Rivers Council Level II Instructor. This qualifies you to join our Council Climbing program staff and help run our safe and exciting Scouting Adventure Center indoor climbing wall.

Training Days are:

• Saturday September 23 from 9:00am - 6:00pm
• Sunday September 24 from 9:00am - 6:00pm

*You must attend both days of the certification training.

Prerequisites for the course:

• Must be 21 years of age or soon will be
• BSA-registered adult (See https://beascout.scouting.org to register)
• Take BSA Climb On Safely Training online (https://myscouting.scouting.org/)
  • Review Climb On Safely Guide at (https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/cope/climb-on-safely/)
• Physically able to belay a climber

Equipment

• All Necessary Climbing equipment will be provided (ropes, harnesses, carabineers, helmets, shoes, etc.)
• You may use your own personal helmet and/or harness once approved by COPE and Climbing Staff
• Optional Equipment
  • Pair of Leather Gloves
  • Climbing Shoes

Must Bring the following Classroom Supplies:

• 3 Ring Binder for Handouts
• Notetaking Material (Notepad and Pen or Pencil)