There are lots of benefits to joining the HMA:
Affiliated British Mountaineering Council (BMC) membership, giving you:
BMC third party insurance
Access to BMC insurance
Many other benefits listed on the BMC website
Discount at several local shops including:
Contract rates at Cotswold Outdoor of 15% off
15% discount at Snow and Rock (not skiing)
Ability to borrow our wide range of climbing gear
A friendly bunch of like minded people who enjoy the outdoors
Our only requirements for new members wishing to climb indoors is that you know how to belay and tie in safely. To attend any outside meets where lead belaying is necessary you should already be competent at lead belaying. Competency will be assessed by an experienced committee member. Unfortunately we aren’t able to teach tying in or belaying but below are some climbing walls in the area who provide courses.
Chichester College Climbing Wall
Parthian Climbing (Southampton)
Membership for the club runs from the 1st of January to the 31st of December
You can take advantage of the early bird discount if you join in January
If you join after August your membership fee is reduced for the remainder of the year, please note that you will need to renew your membership in January
Adults - January £31.08, February to August £36.08, September to December £25.08
Under 18s*/Unemployed** - January £25.86, February to August £28.86, September to December £20.86
*Under 18s must have a guardian join and attend meets with them
**If you are unemployed or receiving benefits please use the Under 18 price
Refunds - Unfortunately we’re unable to give refunds due to most of the fee going to the BMC for Insurance.