coronavirus Archives - The Climbing Academy

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23.02.23

TCA’s guide to climbing etiquette

Learn some top tips for understanding climbing etiquette

10.12.21

Covid-safe rules for climbing at TCA

Understand the latest Covid-safe rules at TCA

16.03.21

April reopening – finally!

TCA centres reopen in April and we can't wait to welcome you back.

16.03.21

Pre-paid passes and reopening

Everything you need to know about pre-paid passes as we reopen our climbing centres.

10.03.21

Climbing hard and saving lives

TCA climber, Dr Ry McHenry's had an incredible 2020. In between heavy shifts in ICU he managed one of his best climbing years to date

09.11.20

James Rudge climbing at TCA

Paraclimber James talks about getting back into climbing at TCA and we share his brilliant new video.

26.10.20

Extended opening times in Glasgow

Find the right time to climb and help create space

09.09.20

Chalk and coronavirus

Research shows climbing chalk is unlikely to transmit coronavirus

07.08.20

How do I buy a punch card?

We explain how you can pre-pay for visits in advance, minimising the need for interaction at the front desk and reducing wait times.

06.08.20

My Lockdown Motivation

Young Scottish competition climber Hannah Kerr tells us about her lockdown.

30.07.20

Disappointment at Scottish gym opening dates

TCA responds to the Scottish Government announcement on Thu 30 July 2020.

24.06.20

Reaction to announcement

The TCA Directors react to the latest government announcement on a path out of lockdown and how this affects climbing centres

24.06.20

Finding adventure a little closer to home

Nat Berry on exploring local climbing venues and getting used to a slower pace of life

09.06.20

Top tips for cragging safely after lockdown

It is a good time to explore local crags. Roz and Jonny have compiled essential advice for getting restarted.

23.04.20

Team TCA is staying home

To give COVID the boot! Watch our video

20.04.20

Who’s zoomin who?

Download virtual zoom backgrounds to get back into TCA centres

19.04.20

Get Roz-fit

TCA coach and strong lady Roz Frugtniet has created a plan to help you stay in shape.

15.04.20

Secrets to becoming a semi-decent climber

Lucy shares the secrets to her success.

10.04.20

Training at home

Good sources for home-based training ideas.

10.04.20

Stayin’ Alive

Following requests, you can now make small regular monthly payments to TCA

07.04.20

Pretty Strong – screening in your living room

Watch Pretty Strong from the comfort of your own sofa - a climbing film about women, by women, and for everyone.

06.04.20

Choons!

TCA DJs are keeping the psyche high during shutdown with music mixes

03.04.20

Joint open letter to MPs regarding the Leisure Sector

Help us get an important message to your MP/MSP

26.03.20

Time for something uplifting

We have gathered some love letters to climbing from our amazing community to lift your spirits.

23.03.20

Your love letters to climbing

Being forced to stop doing your favourite things is really hard. We'd like to hear from you about how much climbing means to you.

17.03.20

How you can help

We, like many other businesses and individuals worldwide are facing uncertainty. There are things you can do to help.

16.03.20

TCA closure

TCA will be closing the doors of all centres from Tue 17 March – until further notice

09.03.20

What you can do to help minimise the spread of coronavirus

TCA is doing everything it can to minimise the possible spread of coronavirus amongst climbers - here's how you can help.

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