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Climbing Private Lessons

Private and semi-private climbing lessons tailored to individual climbing ability.

Lesson Information

Private Climbing Lessons

Private lessons are the fastest way to level up, whether you’re a young climber just starting out, a seasoned athlete chasing that next breakthrough, or someone simply wanting to climb with more confidence. Our certified ACMG and NCCP sport climbing coaches deliver focused, customized sessions to meet you exactly where you are and accelerate your development. • Private lessons: $90/hour • Semi-private lessons for 2-3 people available on request. • Rental equipment included Availability: • Weekdays: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm • Saturday: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm • Sunday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm For more information or to request your preferred coach, please email climbing@richmondoval.ca for assistance.

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Coaches

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    Emma

    Emma has been coaching at the Oval for two years and has been climbing for over six years, competing in the BC competition circuit. Her coaching style focuses on developing the whole athlete, from technique to mental performance.

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    Mina

    Mina brings over two years of experience at the Oval as a youth coach, instructor and setter. Her coaching style guarantees a dynamic and supportive learning atmosphere, ideal for climbers of all ages and experience. Mina is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin.

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    Shu

    Shu has 25 years of experience on natural and artificial walls. Originally from China, he moved to Canada in 2018 after 14 years with the Chinese Mountaineering Association. Since 2020, he has coached for the Youth C Team since 2022.

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    Soomin

    Soomin has coached at the Oval for over a year. She started climbing six years ago in Seoul, South Korea, and began competing in bouldering last year. She loves sharing her passion for climbing and enjoys adventures, camping and hiking.

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    Richie

    Richie has over nine years of coaching experience. With five years of climbing experience and new route setting skills, Richie has a strong grasp of movement fundamentals and technical sport climbing.

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Private Lesson Policies

Private lessons and training sessions are non-transferable and non-refundable. Private lessons and training sessions may be rescheduled within 1 year of the purchase date if three full day’s notice is provided between Monday – Friday. Failure to provide advance notice will result in a forfeiture of the lesson/training session without a refund or reschedule. Refunds will only be granted if the client sustains a medical condition that prevents him/her from continuing with their training. In this circumstance, the client will be required to provide a doctor’s note for verification. If the client arrives late for a scheduled session, a full session with the instructor is not guaranteed. Total payment for group private lessons must be collected from one client in the group. Please note that participants will not receive a report card for private lessons.