Singapore National Climbing Standard (SNCS)
The Singapore National Climbing Standards (SNCS) are a series of certification courses that are fully endorsed by the Singapore Sports Council and is administered and regulated by the Singapore Sports Climbing and Mountaineering Federation.
SNCS Level 1
SNCS Level 1 is ideal for beginners seeking a thorough introduction to climbing and safety. Held in a controlled gym environment, the course ends with a certification from SSCMF (Singapore Sports Climbing & Mountaineering Federation), recognized across Southeast Asia, upon meeting all competency criteria.
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The 7 hour class will cover:
Introduction to sport climbing and top rope
Climbing equipment used in top rope
Tying of Figure 8 Knot
Proper configuration of a friction based belay device
Technique for top rope belay and catching a fall
Buddy checks for top rope climbing
Verbal commands and communication between climber and belayer
Basic climbing techniques
Introduction to the use of Assisted Braking Devices (ABDs)
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Participants will need to be registered at Climb Central before.
Participants will need to be at least 13 years old to join the class.
Participants are recommended to have prior climbing experience at any Climb Central facilities. Nonetheless, the class is suitable for participants who are completely new to climbing or have never climbed before.
Participants need to sign up and make payment at least 4 days prior to the scheduled class date. Otherwise, please register for any available class in the following weeks.
Sign-ups must be done in pairs.
Minimum of 4 participants are required for the class to commence.
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After completing the course, participants will receive a SNCS Level 1 Certificate which can be used as a proof of competency when signing up for Top Rope Belay verification.
A Complimentary Verification Voucher will be issued to each participant at the end of the lesson, which will waive off the usual Verification Fee of $10.90 (GST incl.).
Participants who have met the requisite skill level may take a Verification Test (to be held on a different day as the course), to be verified as a Top Rope belayer in our facilities.
This voucher may only be used for a public booking. Kindly note that the voucher is valid for 2 months from completion of course and normal walk-in rates apply.
Scheduled verification will take place on selected Fridays on a rotational basis from January 2025 onwards. For more information and to check for availability, please visit our website.
SNCS Level 2
SNCS Level 2 spans two sessions over a weekend and is designed for climbers seeking a thorough introduction to lead climbing and safety. Held in a controlled gym environment, the course concludes with a certification from SSCMF (Singapore Sports Climbing & Mountaineering Federation), recognized across Southeast Asia, upon meeting all competency criteria.
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Introduction to Lead Climbing
Differences between Top Rope vs. Lead Climbing
Additional climbing equipment used in Lead Climbing
Rope Clipping Techniques
Protection Placement Techniques
Lead belaying techniques and arresting a fall on lead
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Learning the double Figure 8 Knot & Tape Knot
Best practices for outdoor single pitch climbing
Use of outdoor anchors and lane cleaning
Falling practice
Recap on clipping practices
Introduction to Assisted Braking Devices (ABD)
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Participants will need to be registered at Climb Central before.
Participants will need to be at least 13 years old to join the class.
Sign-ups must be done in pairs.
Minimum of 4 participants are required for the class to commence.
SNCS L1 or Top Rope verified climbers (Exceptions can be given for climbers with prior experience but no verification).
Participants will be required to bring their own climbing shoes, harness & chalk. All other equipment will be provided.
Personal ABDs are highly recommended.
Comfortable climbing grade of at least 2 pie (6a).
May or may not have lead climbed before.
Participants need to sign up and make payment at least 4 days prior to the scheduled class date. Otherwise, please register for any available class in the following weeks.
Participants who are confident lead belaying with tubular devices and only want to learn usage of ABD should sign up for Adhoc Practice instead.
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After completing the course, participants will receive a SNCS Level 2 Certificate which can be used as a proof of competency when signing up for Lead Verification.
A Complimentary Verification Voucher will be issued to each participant at the end of the lesson, which will waive off the usual Verification Fee of $10.90 (GST incl.).
Participants who have met the requisite skill level may take a Verification Test (to be held on a different day as the course), to be verified as a lead belayer/climber in our facilities.
This voucher may only be used for a public booking. Kindly note that the voucher is valid for 2 months from completion of course and normal walk-in rates apply.
Scheduled verification will take place on selected Fridays on a rotational basis from January 2025 onwards. For more information and to check for availability, please visit our website.
SNCS Level 1
$103.60/pax (GST incl.)
All equipment will be provided. Nonetheless, the use of personal equipment is highly recommended.
Saturdays, 10am to 6pm
Location(s): Climb Central Novena OR Climb Central The Kallang
7 hours, 1 session
SNCS Level 2
$185.30/pax (GST incl.)
Participants will be required to bring their own climbing shoes, harness & chalk. All other equipment will be provided.
1st Session: Saturday, 10am to 6pm
2nd Session: Sunday, 10am to 6pm
Location: Climb Central The Kallang
7 hours per session, 2 sessions (course runs over the selected weekend)
Charges stated are meant for the class only. If participants opt to climb before/after class, usual entry rates apply.
*Please check the schedule for the available dates of the class. SNCS L1 & L2 Classes do not run every week.
Climb Central
Novena
Novena Square, 238 Thomson Road
#03-23/25
Singapore 307683
6353 6885
Climb Central
The Kallang
1 Stadium Place, Singapore
#B1-01
Singapore 397628
6702 7972