Children can join the ABC Youth Program from age 5.

Please arrive AT LEAST 15 minutes early to complete your gym registration, set up your membership and complete a safety induction. ABC Coaches will be around to help you get started!

To save time on the day, you can also fill out the Urban Climb waiver online before you arrive.

ABC Coaching fees are paid via the online enrolment form.
Athletes in the Level 3 Program will receive an invoice at the start of the term.

If you need assistance, please contact us at: youth.squad@aboulderclub.com 

Urban Climb Membership Fees are paid weekly via direct debit, directly to Urban Climb.
Membership is set up at the front desk on your first visit. Please arrive early to allow time for setup.

Until now, families paid one all-inclusive term fee to ABC. From Term 3 2025 onwards, fees will be split into two parts to allow more flexibility to participants. This new structure has been developed jointly by ABC and Urban Climb to give families greater flexibility. As part of this collaboration, we’ve created a special ABC Youth Membership, available exclusively to athletes enrolled in our programs.

NEW PAYMENT STRUCTURE

1. ABC Coaching Fee – paid directly to ABC
This covers your child’s coaching only.

2. Urban Climb Youth Membership – paid directly to Urban Climb
This covers climbing gym access:

• $15/week for under 13s

• $21/week for under 18s

This no-lock-in membership includes:

• Unlimited climbing access (not just during class)*

• Full Urban Climb member benefits (shoe rental, pro shop discounts, guest passes, etc.)

• Weekly direct debit payments instead of a large upfront cost

• Option to pause/cancel any time (or continue climbing year-round!)

*Age requirements apply

ABC athlete development programs run out of Urban Climb Adelaide, located at 128 Hindley Street, Adelaide.

Yes. All ABC athletes must have an active Urban Climb membership to access the facility.

Available exclusively to ABC Youth Program participants!

$15.00/week for participants ages 5 to 12 (age restrictions apply)

$21.00/week for participants ages 13+

Gym membership is set up on your first visit to Urban Climb. It is managed directly between each participant and Urban Climb and paid via weekly direct debit, providing greater flexibility (This is separate from ABC program fees).

Membership includes:

• Unlimited access to the climbing gym during opening hours *

• Full Urban Climb member benefits, including shoe hire, pro shop discounts, guest passes, and more

• Weekly direct debit payments (no large upfront fees)

• Option to pause/cancel at any time or continue climbing year-round

*BoulderPass is required for athletes ages 8 to 12.

Urban Climb Adelaide currently welcomes climbers aged 13 and over from the general public.

Climbers aged 5–12 are also welcome, provided they are part of the ABC Youth Program. 

Yes, if they have an active Urban Climb membership (Age restrictions apply).

Climbers aged 13 and over are free to use the gym outside of class at any time. 

For younger athletes (ages 8–12), access outside of class requires a BoulderPass, which allows climbing with adult supervision. This pass is only available to ABC participants who have demonstrated the necessary safety and maturity. ABC coaches will assess readiness during sessions and guide you through the BoulderPass process when appropriate. 

Climbers under 8 are currently not eligible to use the gym outside of supervised ABC sessions. We are working on options to expand access in future terms. Stay tuned!

The BoulderPass is available only to ABC participants between the ages of 8 and 12 who demonstrate the required safety awareness and maturity. Readiness is assessed by ABC coaches during regular sessions. 

Coaches regularly update the list of athletes who are ready to apply, and this list is available at the Urban Climb front desk.

If your child’s name appears on the list, you’re welcome to speak directly with Urban Climb staff, who can assist with the next steps. You can also check in with our coaching team if you believe your child may be ready. We’re happy to help expedite the process where appropriate.

To receive BoulderPass certification, both the athlete and their supervising adult(s) must complete a short safety demonstration with Urban Climb staff.

No. Once an athlete has completed the safety demonstration and received their BoulderPass certification, it remains valid for the duration of their time in the ABC Youth Program. There’s no need to reapply each term. However, continued access is subject to maintaining safe and responsible behaviour in the gym.

Yes. There is metered street parking available nearby, as well as paid parking in the surrounding area (including Wilson and UPark car parks). We recommend allowing extra time for your first visit, especially during peak hours. 

Check out Urban Climb's Parking Guide here to find nearby options and save yourself the stress (and a bit of money too!)