Climbing Wall

- Please create a welcoming environment for all.

- Patrons must check in at the climbing area desk before entering the climbing area.

- Keep climbing grunts to a minimum.

- No chewing gum or headphones allowed.

- Cursing, offensive language, general harassment, etc. will not be tolerated. 

- Encouraging others is recommended.

- Do not step on, hang on, or swing on the rope.

- Closed toed shoes must be worn during climbing and belaying.

- Participant will be charged for unreturned or damaged equipment.

- Patrons must pass the belay test before belaying other climbers.

- Use of chalk sock and chalk bag is highly encouraged.

- Metal lead climbing anchors are not allowed for hand or foot holds

- All routes are designed to be “sit start” routes. 

- Only three climbers may be on the bouldering wall at one time. Be respectful of others’ time. 

- Move the bouldering pads to the proper fall zone.

- Having a spotter is recommended. 

- Proper climbing and falling technique is required. Please down climb before falling. 

- Do not run at, jump on, jump off or bat-hang on the bouldering wall. 

- PBUS (pull, break, under, slide) technique is the standard used for all climbing wall participants.

- Lowering a climber should be performed in a slow and controlled manner. The person doing the lowering should announce “lowering” to inform others that a climber is coming down. 

- Using an anchor is recommended. 

 

- PBUS (pull, break, under, slide) technique is required. 

- Both lead team partners must wear helmets.

- Lead climbers are required to “close the system.”

- Staff have the authority to cease lead climbing at their discretion.