School children to learn wall climbing at JRD Tata sports complex

Jamshedpur : School children of the steel city keen to scale the adventure thrill this summer vacation can look forward to hone skills on wall climbing at the 45ft wall at JRD Tata sports complex. Thanks to Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF)�s move to organise summer training camp for school children. The wall, which is the only such facility in Jharkhand, will be open for the school students this summer.

TSAF official Deepankar Bannerjee informed that the training camp will be organised from May 10 to 19 and May 21 to 30 at the sports climbing wall at JRD Tata sports complex. All those who complete the 10-days training programme successfully will be given a certificate.

The official informed that it is a form of rock climbing that relies on permanent anchors fixed to the wall. From a very young age, children climb on chairs, up trees, up staircases, up and down hills, on table etc. In short, anything may provide a pretext for climbing because it is an activity that stimulates children�s creativity. It also contributes to their development in terms of understanding about their bodies and it is always of interest to them because of its infinite variety and the possibilities it offers to their imagination.

TSAF will provide equipment and trainers and safety measures will be in place. �We will guide those who want to excel in sport climbing,� said an official, adding that participants could wear tees, shorts, and sports shoes for the exercise.

Jamshedpur is one of the few cities in India to boast a sport climbing facility. Besides courage and strength, the sport requires foresight, planning, determination and skill. It provides both fun and adventure to people of all ages. It is great for stimulating children�s creativity and will provide them with a unique learning experience,� he added.