Grand Opening National Climbing Center in Nieuwegein

We are thrilled to invite you to the Grand Opening of the National Climbing Center on Saturday, September 5th!

To celebrate our official launch, we have lined up a day packed with clinics, demos, a competition, food stands, guest speakers, and an awesome party. Whether you’ve never climbed before or have been climbing with us for years, it’s going to be an incredible day that you won't want to miss!

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Activities

Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, there is an activity tailored just for you! We are hosting introductory bouldering and auto-belay climbing sessions throughout the day.

Already an experienced climber or boulderer? Join one of our specialized clinics and workshops, including:

• ‘How to use a spray wall‘ clinic
• Speed Climbing clinic
• 'How to dyno' clinic
• Lead climbing basics clinic
• Slackline clinics

Feeling competitive? Take part in our bouldering and lead climbing competitions, featuring challenges like the campus challenge, the dyno wall, and the volume run. That means plenty of podium spots to fight for, with great prizes up for grabs at the end of the day!

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Top Athletes & Guest Speakers

But wait, there’s more! Top athletes from Petzl and La Sportiva will be giving live demonstrations and presentations. We’ll also be screening awesome climbing films, and you can test your trivia knowledge during the NCC quiz.

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Gear & Experience Center

Head over to the gear test area to try out the latest equipment from our partners and take on the carabiner challenge. Don't forget to capture your favorite moments of the day at our photo booth!

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Food & Drinks

Worked up an appetite? We've got you covered with a wide variety of food stands and drinks. If you want to make it a truly unforgettable evening, you can pre-book a dinner slot (link coming soon).

A live DJ will keep the vibes high all day long, wrapping up with an epic after-party to close out the day together!

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A Toast to Our Loyal Members

The past few months have been all about construction and powering through. Throughout it all, our loyal members kept right on climbing, even when the facility wasn't fully finished. We know this wasn't always easy or ideal for everyone.

That is why we are incredibly grateful for your support during this transition, and we want to take a moment to truly recognize your loyalty.

At a special moment during the grand opening, we will raise a glass together to everyone who stuck with us through the move to the NCC. We will also be making good on our promise to do something extra special for this amazing group of dedicated climbers!

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Tickets & info

Entry to the Grand Opening requires a small contribution of €5 (more information and ticket sales coming soon). Your ticket gives you full-day access to all facilities, clinics, and activities.

Please note: To ensure a great experience, some clinics and introductory sessions have a limited capacity and require registration. Be sure to sign up early (registration link coming soon)!

• Timetable: View the full timetable here.
• Program Updates: We are still putting the finishing touches on the schedule. The final program will be live, and activities will be open for booking, starting Wednesday, August 12th.

Opening Hours & Public Transport

Want to check out our regular opening hours and rates ahead of time? You can find them here.

Getting to the NCC by public transport is easy: take tram 20 or 21 from Utrecht Central Station, and you'll drop right at our doorstep in about 13 minutes!

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Saturday, September 5th | National Climbing Center, Iepenhoeve 41, 3438 MR Nieuwegein.

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