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Here's how you become a climber > Or an even better climber

Whether you're an absolute beginner, an advanced climber, or anything in-between, we've got some great courses lined up for you. You can view them by category or all at once, just select the desired link below.

Cancellation Policy

Individual class: If you purchased an individual slot in a scheduled class, you must contact us at least 72 hours prior to the class start time to receive a refund. There is NO REFUND if you reserve space in a class within the 72 hours prior to its start time. Private party, event or birthday: In order to cancel your event you must contact us at least 21 days prior to the event date to receive a refund. There is NO REFUND if you reserve a group event or party within 21 days of its date.

 

Sportrock Inclement Weather Policy

Will we be open or closed?

If the Federal government is OPEN (or unscheduled leave, delayed arrival, etc.), we are open. If the Feds are CLOSED then so are we. Early dismissal by the Feds means we all close up shop and go home. You can check the status of the Federal government by going to http://www.opm.gov/status. This site will tell you at the top of the page what the current operating status of the Federal government is on weekdays and weekends alike.

 

Will a group or a student in a class be allowed to reschedule or cancel? If the Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory or worse (winter storm warning or snow advisory) for the time of a class or group within our operating area, we will allow a reschedule. We will not allow any cancellations under this policy, only reschedules given that the proper weather advisory has been issued. If no such advisory has been issued we will proceed with the class or group and expect the participants to arrive as usual. Weather advisories can be checked at http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/lwx/.

 

 View Categories: All | Beginners | Fast Forward | Outdoor Climbing

Quickstart Package
Category: Beginners | Fast Forward Level: NA | Minimum age: 14
Prerequisites and Gear:
None
We can teach you to be a rock climber in just three easy sessions! Our Quick Start Program links Basic Skills instruction with our Intro to Climbing Class and is guaranteed to give your climbing a big boost up.

Includes both Basic Skills and Intro to Climbing.

Click here to sign up.
Cost: $69 Member Cost: $69

Outdoor Climbing Package
Category: Outdoor Climbing | Fast Forward Level: NA | Minimum age: 16
Prerequisites and Gear:
none
If you are new to the sport or if you are currently climbing indoors and want to start climbing outside then this package is perfect for you. The Outdoor Climbing package includes two of our most popular outdoor classes, Outdoor Basic Skills and Top Rope Anchors 1, and includes an additional outdoor day of practice and instruction with one of our AMGA certified guides! To check availability or to schedule call John at our Alexandria location or e-mail him at john@sportrock.com. Location: Great Falls, VA
Cost: $285 Member Cost: $255

10 Week Training Program
Category: Fast Forward | Fast Forward Level: White | Minimum age:
Prerequisites and Gear:
Sportrock's 10 week training program follows a training cycle to make you a better climber! Recommended minimum ability level of 5.9.
Cost: $85 Member Cost: $40

Family Night
Category: Beginners | Fast Forward Level: NA | Minimum age: 6
Prerequisites and Gear:
Pre-registration is required and all participants must have a signed liabilty waiver. No experience neccessary.
On the first friday of every month Sportrock invites the entire family to come in and climb. This new program offers the same exciting structure as our Kid's Nite program except we welcome the parents to climb along side their children. Also if the parents prefer they can learn the basics and the children can climb. Then the family can come in during regular hours and climb all they want. The program is $20 per person and you can choose to climb or anyone over 14 years of age can choose to learn the basics. All equipment is provided and anyone under the age of 18 must have a liability waiver signed by their parent.
Cost: $20 Member Cost: $16
Sterling
 Date/Time: Fri 5/16 6:30-8pm Sterling
 Instructor:   Open Slots: Sold Out
 Date/Time: Fri 6/7 6:30-8pm Sterling
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 12
 Date/Time: Fri 6/21 6:30-8pm Sterling
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 12

Rockin' and Ropin'
Category: Outdoor Climbing | Fast Forward Level: NA | Minimum age: 12
Prerequisites and Gear:
none
Is your group wanting to climb outside but just don’t have the necessary skill to rig your own anchor systems? Then let our staff of professionally trained guides take your group out for a day of climbing fun at Great Falls Park, VA. This National Historic Park offers scenic views of the mighty Potomac and some of the best top-rope climbing in this region. This is a great opportunity to learn about the area, climbing safety and have fun. No prior experience needed—we’ll do all the work and you’ll do all the climbing! To check availability or to schedule call John at our Alexandria location or e-mail him at john@sportrock.com . Price varies depending on group size and length of program.
Cost: $ Member Cost: $
Outdoors
 Date/Time: Saturday 5/10 1pm-5pm @ Great Falls
 Instructor:   Open Slots: Sold Out

Open Belay
Category: Beginners | Fast Forward Level: NA | Minimum age: 6
Prerequisites and Gear:
None
The perfect starter program for kids and adults! Never climbed before? Want to try climbing just once, maybe twice? Open Belay is just for you! Our trained staff will handle the ropes for you as you scale our walls as much or as little as you want. Pay by the climb and get you taste of climbing right here!
Cost: $5 Member Cost: $4

Basic Skills
Category: Beginners | Fast Forward Level: NA | Minimum age: 14
Prerequisites and Gear:
No climbing experience required. All gear is provided.
Want to use our facilities on your own? In one hour our Basic Skills class will teach you the essential safety skills needed to climb at a Sportrock facility. You'll learn to properly put on a harness, tie into the rope and belay for a partner. You can then use our facilities without the aid of an instructor. Pre-registration is required.
Cost: $25 Member Cost: $25
Alexandria
 Date/Time: Fri 5/9 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 5
 Date/Time: Sat 5/10 12pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: Sold Out
 Date/Time: Sun 5/11 12pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 6
 Date/Time: Sun 5/11 2pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sun 5/11 4pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Mon 5/12 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Wed 5/14 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Fri 5/16 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 8
 Date/Time: Sat 5/17 12pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 7
 Date/Time: Sun 5/18 4pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sun 5/18 12pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sun 5/18 2pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Mon 5/19 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 8
 Date/Time: Wed 5/21 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Fri 5/23 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sat 5/24 12pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 7
 Date/Time: Sun 5/25 2pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sun 5/25 4pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sun 5/25 12pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Wed 5/28 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Fri 5/30 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sat 5/31 12pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sun 6/1 12pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sun 6/1 2pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sun 6/1 4pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Mon 6/2 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Wed 6/4 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Fri 6/6 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sat 6/7 12pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sun 6/8 12pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sun 6/8 2pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sun 6/8 4pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Mon 6/9 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Wed 6/11 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Fri 6/13 7pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sat 6/14 12pm @ Alexandria
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
Sterling
 Date/Time: Fri 5/9 7pm Sterling
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 8
 Date/Time: Sat 5/10 12pm Sterling
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sat 5/10 2pm Sterling
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 9
 Date/Time: Sat 5/10 4pm Sterling
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 8
 Date/Time: Sun 5/11 12pm Sterling
 Instructor:   Open Slots: 7