Junior climbing groups

BK Climbers’ junior groups are climbing and training in the spring and autumn semesters in groups of 10-12 climbers under the supervision of 1-2 adult instructors. The groups have about 20 training sessions per semester. The duration of the session is  60 min for kids aged 6-8 and 90 min for older kids. If the weather permits, some sessions will be held outdoors. 

We recommend newcomers to try climbing with their parents before joining a group! For more info, please send a message to bk.climbers@gmail.com

What are the junior groups like?

In the junior groups, we climb, learn to move and do climbing-related exercises. The training isn’t dead serious, having fun is the most important thing!

Hobby groups

In junior hobby groups, we climb, learn to move, and do side exercises related to the sport. Training is not too serious, it’s kept fun here! It doesn’t matter if you haven’t climbed much before, you are always welcome to try it out in the group.

In the junior group of BK Climbers, the basic skills and knowledge of bouldering are practised, with the help of which young climbers can start their climbing hobby in a fun, safe and sensible way. The duration of the training session is 60 minutes for 6-8 year olds and 90 minutes for older kids.

Training groups

The training groups are intended for climbers who have been climbing for at least a year, are motivated to further develop their climbing skills and want to participate in climbing training twice a week. There are training groups for 8-11-year-olds (training session duration 1 hour 30 min) and 12-15 year-olds (training session duration 2 hours) in Espoo and Herttoniemi gyms.

Competition groups

The climbers in the competition groups train 2-3 times a week under guidance. Competition groups commit to the season program made by the coach. The main focus in training is competing. More information about competition groups and applying for groups here.

More information can also be obtained by e-mail from the head coach at timo(at) boulderkeskus.com

Groups & schedule 2024-2025

The registration for the fall has finished and will open for spring season in December!

NOTE! Registration is done for the whole year, i.e. for the autumn and spring season 2024-25 you register at once. Please read the cancellation conditions below. The group fee is invoiced per season in two parts. New juniors must also join the club.

Most groups are already full. Please check for available slots from the form by clicking “Ryhmät / Groups”.

We are sending information in the beginning and during the season by email. The spring season of the junior groups starts the week of January 13, 2025. Since sometimes the emails get lost, please check the Ajankohtaista section from the website every now and then to see if there’s any new information.

BK ESPOO

– 6 – 8 yrs. Mon at 17.30 – 18.30 | Onyx |

– 9 – 12 years. Mon 18.30 – 20.00 | Jolteon |

– ENGLISH SPEAKING GROUP: 6 – 8 -yo Mon 17.00 – 18.00 | Jigglypuff |

– ENGLISH SPEAKING GROUP: 9 – 12 -yo Mon 18.00 – 19.30 | Snorlax |

– 6 – 8 years Wed at 17.30 – 18.30 | Paras |

– 13 – 16 yrs. Wed at 18.30 – 20.00 | Magmar |

– 9 – 12 years. Thu at 17.30 – 19.00 | Diglett |

– 13 – 16 yrs. Thu at 19.00 – 20.30 | Nidorino |

– 6 – 8 years. Sat at 10.00 – 11.00 | Ledian |

– 9 – 12 years. Sat at 11.00 – 12.30 | Togepi |

–Training group for 8 – 11-year-olds, Mon & Wed, 17:00 – 18:30 | Numel

– Training group for 8 – 11-year-olds, Tuesday & Thursday, 17:30 – 19:00 | Spoink

– Training group for 12 – 15-year-olds, Tuesday & Thursday, 19:00 – 21:00 | Flygon

– Training group for 14-17-year-olds, Tuesday & Thursday, 17:00 – 19:00 | Armaldo | on Thursdays training at BK Kino in Lauttasaari

– Competition group C/D 10-13 years old, Mon & Wed, 18:30 – 20:30 | Elekid

– Competition group A/B 14 – 17 years, Tuesday & Thursday, 19.00 – 21.00 | Scyther | on Thursdays training at BK Kino in Lauttasaari

– Competition group A 18 years and over, training by agreement | Rattata

HERTTONIEMI

– 9 – 12 years. Mon at 17.30 – 19.00 | Koffing |

– 13 – 16 yrs. Mon at 19.00 – 20.30 | Hypno |

– 6 – 8 years Wed at 17.30 – 18.30 | Dodrio |

– 9 – 12 years. Wed at 18.30 – 20.00 | Ekans |

– Training group 8 – 11-year-olds., Mon & Wed, 17.00 – 18.30 | Mantine

– Training group for 12-15-year-olds, Mon & Wed, 18.30 – 20.30 | Dustox

– Competition group C/D 10 – 13-year-olds, Tuesday & Thursday, 17.00 – 19.00 | Lapras |

– Competition group A/B 14 – 17 years, Tuesday & Thursday, 19.00 – 21.00 | Geodude |

KONALA

– 9 – 12 years. Mon at 17.30 – 19.00 | Zubat |

– 13 – 16 yrs. Mon at 19.00 – 20.30 | Raichu |

– 6 – 8 years Wed at 17.30 – 18.30 | Exeggutor |

– 9 -12 years Wed at 18.30 – 20.00 | Seadra |

LAUTTASAARI / BK KINO

– 6 – 8 years Wed at 17.30 – 18.30 | Piplup |

– 9 – 12 years. Wed at 18.30 – 20.00 | Sylveon |

– The competition teams train at Kino on Thursdays from 17.00 to 21.00, and on Saturdays from 10.00 to 14.00

Additional practice sessions for competition groups at Lauttasaari Kino (included in the season fee)

Registration with your own coach!

– A/B 14 – 17 yrs. Sat at 10.00 – 12.00

– C/D 10 – 13 yrs. Sat at 12.00 – 14.00

Group prices 2024-2025

Hobby group €230 / season. Total price €460.

Training group 8 – 11-year-olds €350 / season. Total price €700.

Training group 12 – 15 years and 14 – 17 years €400 / season. Total price €800.

Competition group C/D 10 – 13 years €425 / season. Total price €850.

Competition group A/B 14 – 17 years €500 / season. Total price €1000.

Competition group A 18 years and older €500 / season. Total price €1000.

To join a group, you need to be a member of BK Climbers or another climbing association belonging to the Finnish Climbing Association (SKIL). You can sign up for the club and join a junior group by filling up the same form.

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Don’t hesitate to email us at bk.climbers@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Information about the training schedules

  • The fall season starts on Monday, August 12. (week 33)

  • The autumn season ends on Sat 21.12. (week 51)

  • The spring term begins on 13 January 2025 (week 3)

  • The spring term 2025 ends on Sat 24.5. (week 21)

Trainings are not held on the following holidays and public holidays:

  • Autumn holiday 14 – 19 October 2024

  • Winter vacation 17 – 21 February 2025

  • Second Easter Day 21 April 2025 (Mon)

  • May Day 1 May 2025 (Thu)

  • Good Thursday 29 May 2024 (Thu)

Group cancellation and refund

The registration is done for the entire fall and spring season 2024-2025. If you do not want to continue to the spring season 2025, you must cancel your place by November 30th 2024 by sending an email to bk.climbers@gmail.com. After this, you are obliged to pay the season fee for the spring season. The group invoicing is done in two parts, at the beginning of both seasons. First-timers can come and try for free one (1) time. We do not refund the season fee for terminations that occur later or in the middle of the fall or spring season.