Roped Climbing Registration Form

Bowes Park Climbing
Trinity at Bowes Centre Plus (TaB), London N22 8RA

Registration

Novice (Adult)

This form is for over-18s who haven't yet met the standards to climb without supervision. Novices may only climb when supervised by a Competent Climber (Adult)*, who accepts full responsibility for their safety.

*An experienced climber that's completed the Competent Climber (Adult) form and demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to a BPC Instructor.

An element of risk

You need to be aware that indoor roped climbing involves a risk of serious injury or death. While Bowes Park Climbing and Trinity-at-Bowes Centre Plus take reasonable steps to reduce risk, it’s not possible to eliminate it completely. Holds may spin or break, equipment may fail, and falls can occur.

Even while Instructors and volunteers are on hand, you are responsible for supervising your own safety and the safety of others, within your level of competence.

BMC participation statement

"The British Mountaineering Council recognise that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of, and accept these risks, and be responsible for their own actions and involvement."

Climber details

Full name*

*Required

Phone*

Date of birth*

Email*

Check this box if you're happy to get occasional updates by email

Emergency contact #1

Full name*

*Required

Phone*

Relationship to Climber*

Emergency contact #2

Full name

(Optional)

Phone

Relationship to Climber

Safety Rules

General conduct

Be nice and follow instructions from BPC and TaB staff.
Check that your equipment is fit for use before every climb.
Do not distract belayers and other climbers.
Pay attention to 'Good practice' climbing posters around the centre.

Supervision

Novices and their Supervisor must make themselves known to staff before climbing.
Novices may not climb without supervision.
Novices may not belay without supervision.
If a Novice is either belaying or climbing, their Supervisor must stay on the ground and supervise.

Climbing and belaying

Use a suitable harness, fitted correctly.
Tie in using a suitable knot and stopper knot.
Use a suitable belay set up correctly.
Always do a partner check before every climb – rope, knot, harness, and belay setup.

Traversing

Stay low when traversing (climbing sideways) – feet should move no more than 50cm from the floor, to reduce the risk of injury from falls.

Declarations

Review and confirm:

I accept that climbing involves inherent risks that cannot be completely eliminated.

I have read and understood the risks described above.

I agree to follow the Safety Rules at all times.

I understand that I must be supervised when I climb.

I will listen to safety briefings and ask if I am unsure about anything.

I am medically fit to participate, or I have discussed any relevant conditions with the organisers.

I have taken time to review this information carefully and accept the terms of participation.

Climber's signature

I confirm that the information I've provided above is accurate, and that I agree to the declarations.

Signature*

*Required

Signed (in text)*

Dated*

*Required

⚖️ Disclaimer

Participation is at your own risk. Bowes Park Climbing and Trinity at Bowes accept no liability for injury or loss except where negligence can be proven. This doesn't exclude liability for personal injury or death arising from negligence.

🔐 Data Protection (GDPR)

The data controller for the personal information above is Trevor Giles (the Lead Instructor). The information will only be used to manage your safe use of the facility, and to send you updates by email (if you've opted in to that).

Contact trevorgiles@gmail.com with any questions or requests regarding your data.