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Indoor Climbing Facility - Climbing Tower Rules and Regulations

1. Every person entering the climbing area MUST check in with the Indoor Climbing Facility staff.
2. It is MANDATORY that climbers pass a skills check before engaging in any of the roped climbing.
3. Climbers must be at least 8 years of age or of average size for that age. Belayers must be at least 14 years of age and pass the belay skills test to receive approval to belay.
4. The climbing facility is to be used only during listed hours. The facility may be reserved for groups. For more information, contact Outdoor Adventures at 845-4511.
5. Climbers are required to use the ropes and belay anchors that are provided.  Ropes for lead climbing are provided upon request by the Indoor Climbing Facility staff.
6. Belay devices must be attached to the harness of the belayer by means of a locking carabiner.  You may use your own belay device if approved by the climbing facility staff.
7. A Figure-8 Follow Through knot with appropriate tail length must be tied directly into harness.  Do not use belay loop or carabiner to tie in.
8. Harnesses and all other climbing equipment must be used as per the manufacturer’s instructions.  All climbing gear must be approved by the UIAA or CE for climbing.
9. Climbers must be roped and on belay at all times, except while bouldering.
10. Do not climb past top-rope anchors.
11. Closed toed shoes are required on the climbing wall.
12. No food or beverages allowed on the safety deck surface.
13. NO HORSEPLAY or ROUGH-HOUSING!!
14. No instruction is permitted other than instruction by the Indoor Climbing Facility staff.
15. No jewelry allowed while climbing.
16. CLIMBING IS DANGEROUS! CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK!

 NOTICE:  Climbing facility staff has the right to remove your day pass and recommend removal of climbing privileges for violation of these regulations.

Indoor Climbing Facility - Bouldering Wall Rules and Regulations

Attention: CLIMING IS DANGEROUS. BOULDER AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

1. NO HORSEPLAY or ROUGH HOUSING!!!
2. Spotting while climbing is highly encouraged.
3. Closed-toed shoes are required for climbing.
4. No topping out (no climbing on top of the Bouldering Wall).
5. No food or open beverages on the bouldering pads.
6. Please remove all jewelry while climbing. No rings, bracelets or long necklaces. 
7. Shoes and chalk bags are available for rent at the Indoor Climbing Facility desk and/ or Equipment, Etc. The Bouldering Wall is open for climbing any time the Rec Center is open.
8. Staff reserves the right to suspend or terminate privileges for inappropriate or unsafe behavior.
9. CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK!