Who's who?

SCC Committee

The committee of Southampton Climbing Club are a passionate and experienced group of climbers that work hard to create an exciting club for its members.

Our committee members volunteer their personal time to run the club, taking vast amounts of time out to organise socials and meets, establish training events, manage loan gear, finances, membership, social media, the club website and technology, in addition to attending regular committee meetings to support the overall operation of the club.

The committee are always delighted to meet members and will always do their best to introduce themselves, however are all highly approachable, so please do take the opportunity to make yourself known to us - we are often found at club nights, meets, socials or generally at climbing centres such as Parthian, Calshot, Boulder Shack and Golden Gecko.

If you are a current member interested in becoming a committee member, either to fill a vacancy now or apply to become a candidate at the next election, you can find more information on our committee information pages.

Should you wish to contact the committee with any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us. If you are a member, you can also use the @committee handle on Discord.

President

Luke Grinham

I have been climbing as an adult since 2010, but did attend a climbing club as a child as well. I love all aspects of climbing, but particularly enjoy long multi pitch mountain days.

Vice-President

Tim Cottee

My earliest climbing experience was apparently at the age of three somewhere in the Gower, I probably haven’t improved much since then but have managed to drag myself up a few routes across this country and others in all seasons (sometimes all in the same day).

Lead Meet Secretary

Oli Milverton

A friend first took me indoor bouldering in 2016 and I very quickly got hooked, started going regularly and soon progressed onto Sport climbing. I joined SCC late in 2021 after my old climbing partners moved away and I was in need of a belay. Through joining the club, I have not only found an endless supply of belay buddies, but also learned Trad climbing, improved my skills and become part of a fantastic group of people.

Assistant Meet Secretary

VACANT

If you are a member and would like to apply for this position, please refer to the Help Run SCC page.

Web/Tech Secretary

Luke Stratton

My first climbing experience was during a trip to Craggy Island in Guildford in the early 2000s, during which I partook in an organised indoor climbing session whilst a member of my local Scout group. I enjoyed this immensely and instantly knew that this was an activity I wished to pursue when I got older. By 2012, I’d started climbing indoors regularly and in recent years, have had the opportunity to progress into outdoor climbing, thanks to friends who were already into the sport and of course, Southampton Climbing Club, with which I have been able to further develop my trad and sport skills.

Club Secretary

Sanja Barkovic

I started climbing in 2011, first by bouldering indoors and then moving to outdoor sport, bouldering and finally trad. Trad quickly became my favourite as every climb takes you to a new adventure on rock, particularly on multi-pitch routes. I had brilliant support from the SCC learning the ropes and wouldn’t have had the confidence to do half the things I do now without them.

Treasurer

Nicky Tidmus

I’ve been climbing since my early 20s which is a while ago now! I love all forms of climbing, bouldering, sport, trad, scrambling and mountaineering but most of all I love days outside with the best people in the world, other climbers.

New Members Secretary

Edd Lee

I started climbing at Westway a few years ago. It was on my doorstep and seemed more appealing than the gym. I was quickly hooked! After moving to Salisbury in 2023, I joined SCC where I was invited on my first few outdoor trips to Dorset. Since then I’ve spent most (fair) weekends hanging off a cliff. SCC are a friendly and knowledgeable bunch; my climbing has improved dramatically since joining, as has my social life.

Social Media Secretary

David Joyce

Training Secretary

Sophie Taylor

In 2020, I decided to pick up climbing properly and having moved to Southampton in August I joined SCC. Within a month, I had been taken on my first outdoor day and went on a lead belaying course! I’ve been climbing multiple times per week since then and attended meets all around the country. We are a friendly bunch so come and say hello!

Social Secretary

Nick Thorburn

Gear Secretary

VACANT

Currently fulfilled by Sanja Barkovic.

If you are a member and would like to apply for this position, please refer to the Help Run SCC page.