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19.02.21

Finding the positive: the psychology of climbing

Rewatch our free online Q&A with BD sponsored athlete Hazel Findlay for tips to deal with stress and create a positive mindset.

18.02.21

Manuals for the mind

Here is our recommended reading list to help you get calm, collected and ready for your ascent.

17.02.21

Climbing is great for mental health

Tom Stabbins reflects on the ways in which climbing has helped his mental health

11.02.21

Book now: The secrets of safer belaying

Think you know everything there is to know about belaying safely? Think again. Join us for an enlightening online talk about all the things you may never have considered.

10.02.21

Book now: Let’s go outside

Everything you need to know to climb outside safely...well almost everything. Join Trev Massiah for a free online talk and Q&A.

09.02.21

Competition to name our new centre

Our new climbing wall in Chippenham is due to open in later in the year (Covid-permitting). We want you to come up with a name and logo idea.

02.02.21

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival – watch online

Watch the very best of 2020's ShAFF from the comfort of home and help TCA.

27.01.21

Finding your Edge: mental wellbeing and climbing

Rewatch our first online event with Hetty Key who shared results from her research into mental wellbeing and the outdoors and talked about the Women's Trad Festival

26.01.21

Call of Duty Warzone tournament

Join other TCA climbers for a mighty private tournament for fans of Call of Duty warzone.

19.01.21

Climbing as therapy

Pete Burrows from The University of Bristol looks at the science behind the benefits of exercise and climbing.

14.01.21

Free yoga sessions

Follow along with two free yoga sessions from the amazing Anna Beata Yoga

12.01.21

Lockdown Training

Keep spirits up with these ideas to help you train at home...or not!

12.01.21

Hazel Findlay on Mental Health and Climbing

Hazel shares her thoughts on why climbing is so good for your mental health and what can you do to stay positive in lockdown.

08.01.21

Mental health and mindset videos

Find ways to overcome fear, push past challenges and be inspired through sport to improve your mental wellbeing.

07.01.21

Sound advice

We have gathered a playlist of podcast episodes that delve into the topics of mental health, climbing and the mind.

06.01.21

Focus on mental health and climbing

Taking time to reflect on the benefits of sport and mental health and examining climbers' negative self-talk.

21.12.20

New pricing for 2021

TCA introduces simpler pricing for the new year - to create fairer access

18.12.20

Bouldering in the time of coronavirus

The final instalment of Jonny Kydd's travel journal.

10.12.20

Festive opening times

Find out our slighted adjusted opening hours over the holidays

01.12.20

Reopening Bristol centres – Wed 2 Dec

Please read the latest rules for climbing at TCA

13.11.20

Christmas presents for climbers

We have lots of ideas that will keep the climber in your life happy this Christmas

12.11.20

Swiss Adventures

The next leg of TCA routesetter and BD Local Hero Jonny's grand bouldering tour

12.11.20

Buy your TCA pass online – new 3 and 6 month passes added

The easiest way to buy pre-paid passes, access benefits and climb more!

11.11.20

#SaveOurSports

TCA is supporting a call for the creation of a sports recovery fund

02.11.20

English lockdown – centres closing

Our Bristol centres will be closing for a month from Thu 5 November

13.10.20

Updated face covering policy

We have tightened up our policies on face covering use in centres. Learn the new rules.

13.10.20

Travelling during a pandemic

TCA routesetter and BD Local Hero Jonny Kydd gives us a glimpse of life on the road as he tentatively restarts his climbing tour.

12.10.20

UPDATE: new rules at TCA

Get acquainted with our updated procedures for climbing safely.

05.10.20

Peak pricing update

No concession prices for PAYG climbers during peak hours only - starting on Wed 7 October.

29.09.20

How to climb better

Do you want to improve your climbing? TCA offers a range of coaching options for all levels