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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does the ESAC do? What is ESAC?
The ESAC is the Eindhovense Student Alpine Club. The ESAC is the place to be if you are interested in climbing, bouldering and/or alpinism. At ESAC you can join sport climbing and boulder trainings, but we also organise climbing weekends and many other climbing and social activities. You can find more information about our association here.

When/how can I become a member?
You can become a member at any time. To join the ESAC you can sign up by pressing the yellow "become a member" button in the top-right or press this link. To become a member you need to own a SSC sportscard.

Can I sign up for any activity/course?
Members can sign up for any activity or course through the corresponding agenda-items in the agenda. Be sure to check the requirements in the agenda-item as activities or courses (for example weekends) may require specific climbing certificates.

When do you train?
The ESAC organizes several trainings per week. These include boulder and sport climbing trainings at different levels. More details about these trainings can be found in either the agenda or the training overview.

Do I need to buy any materials to join?
In order to join certain trainings a toprope certificate, climbing harness and belaying device are required. The easiest way to get these is to join our intro where you quickly learn everything you need to know and we have a material deal to buy the required materials at a discount. Click here for more information.

How do I join a commitee?
You can find all the committees the ESAC has here. To join a committee it is best to approach a current member of said committee to express your interest or send an email to the committee itself.

How do I become Kader?
For more information about becoming Kader please refer to this page.

How do I transfer my previous certificates? 
You can send an email to OC (educational committee).

Do you have drinks at ESAC?
Yes, here at ESAC we often have a drink after our training and we organize monthly drinks. These activities and more can be found in the agenda.