Deaf Climbing launches in the UK
Deaf Climbing UK (DCUK) have teamed up with Deaf Hub and Awesome Walls to celebrate their official launch in Sheffield on Sunday 3 April 2016.
Deaf Climbing UK (DCUK) is a deaf-led organisation dedicated to increasing deaf access and participation in rock climbing. The aim is simple, to provide social, developmental, and competitive opportunities at climbing centres across the country and to build a community of deaf climbers in the UK.
Deaf Climbing UK Co-founder, Suzi Rees shared her excitement for the event. She said:
“I’m so happy that we are able to launch such as fantastic organisation, not only to enable greater access to this amazing sport for deaf people but also to support instructors to become more deaf aware and inclusive in their service. It’s great to have Awesome Walls on board as the BMC’s national performance centre, it certainly makes for an exciting venue.”
The launch of Deaf Climbing UK will take place on Sunday 3 April at Awesome Walls in Sheffield, The British Mountaineering Council's national performance centre. The event will start at 12noon and will be packed full of activities for all abilities, novice to advanced climbers.For those wanting to attend you can choose from beginners climbing sessions through to advanced coaching with a GB Climbing Coach. And people who want to find out more but don’t fancy hitting the walls, the DCUK team will be on hand to share their experiences and provide more information.
The event is being supported by Deaf Hub and interpreters will be available through the day.
Deaf Hub Director, Katie Billingham commented:
“We’re delighted to support Deaf Climbing UK. At Deaf Hub, we are passionate about supporting deaf people to access sport and wellbeing activities and couldn’t be happier to provide interpreter support although… I’m a bit nervous the team will make me get on the wall!”
Join Deaf Climbing UK at Awesome Walls in Sheffield on Sunday 3 April for a day of learning, loving, and living climbing!
For more information about this launch event and to book tickets please visit the event page on eventbrite website. Tickets start from £9 and full equipment will be provided.
