2:00pm–5:00pm
Learn to lead with confidence.
A first-lead workshop for youth climbers aged 11–16 who are ready to move beyond top-rope or auto-belay. Lead climbing only—lead belaying is not included.
BFF Climb, Our Tampines Hub
Maximum eight climbers
$85 for current BFF weekly students
What they will practise
Skills for a first lead.
Coach Dee teaches each skill step by step, with hands-on practice and individual feedback in a maximum 1:4 coaching ratio.
Tie in safely
Figure-eight knot and pre-climb checks.
Clip with confidence
Clipping positions, back clips and Z-clips.
Lead with control
Rope management, movement and decisions.
Understand falls
Lead-fall fundamentals in a coached setting.
Is this a good fit?
Ready to learn lead.
No previous lead experience or SNCS certificate is required.
- Can climb 6a+ on the high wall
- Familiar with top-rope or auto-belay
- Aged 11–16
- Ready for a small coached group
Your youth coach
Coach Dee.
BFF Youth Team coach · six years of coaching · SNCS Level 1 Instructor.
A clear next step at BFF.
Participants who meet the assessment standard receive BFF’s Kids Leading verification, allowing them to lead climb at BFF Climb. It does not certify lead belaying and is not SNCS Level 2.
If the assessment is not passed, arrange another verification at Tampines Hub when ready.
See the Youth C & D Lead competitionFor parents
Simple preparation.
Parents do not need to stay onsite, but guardian consent is required.
$95Includes entry, equipment and verification assessment.
Current BFF weekly students pay $85. Get the $10-off coupon code from Jamie via WhatsApp before booking.
Medical absence: no cash refunds. With a medical document, the fee paid may be credited and converted into BFF Climb passes.
Workshop questions
Good to know before booking.
Does this workshop include lead belaying?
No. This workshop teaches lead climbing only. Lead belaying is not included.
Is previous lead experience required?
No previous lead experience or SNCS certificate is required. Climbers should be able to climb 6a+ on the high wall and be familiar with top-rope or auto-belay.
What is the BFF Kids Leading verification?
The verification is assessed during the workshop. Participants who pass may lead climb at BFF Climb; it does not certify lead belaying and is not SNCS Level 2.
What should my child bring?
Bring climbing shoes and a harness if available, plus a water bottle. Rental shoes and harnesses are available; socks are needed for rental shoes.
Do parents need to stay?
No. Parents do not need to stay onsite, but guardian consent is required.
What is the medical absence policy?
There are no cash refunds. With a medical document, the fee paid may be credited and converted into BFF Climb passes.