Climbing Wall Policies
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Climbing Wall Policies
All climbers are expected to follow posted rules, staff instructions, and safe climbing practices while using the climbing wall. Participants must complete the required orientation, safety quiz, and wristband process before climbing. Proper climbing equipment, including a harness and climbing shoes, is required at all times.
Top-rope climbing is only permitted for members who have completed the required belay clinic or assessment and hold current belay certification. Climbers must use equipment correctly, stay within designated climbing areas, and return all borrowed gear before leaving the facility. Staff may stop any climbing activity if safety expectations are not being followed.
- Use of the climbing wall is permitted by members who have been properly trained.
- All users must check-in at the front desk and check out the appropriate harness equipment & shoes.
- Proper climbing shoes are required at all times.
- Member’s personal climbing equipment must have proper approval and be clearly labeled with the owner’s name. If at any time personal equipment presents a danger to oneself or others, member’s use of personal equipment will be denied.
- Members who wish to belay are required to be certified. Certified belay members are required to pass a test with Campus Recreation staff.
- Campus Recreation has the right to remove any persons or equipment that might present a danger to themselves or others.