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Handbook

A complete Handbook for the Department of Campus Recreation and Intramural Sports can be found here.

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Climbing Wall

Climbing/Belaying/Rappelling
• Climbers and belayers are responsible for double checking each other’s safety systems prior to each climb.
• Climbers must tie into their harness (no clipping in). Belayers must belay from their harness and not the floor anchors.
• It is the climber’s responsibility to choose a belayer at his or her own risk.
• Belayers are required to use the floor anchors.
• Swinging across the wall is prohibited.
• Climbers must climb the designated routes.
• Climbers must have a lead card to lead climb
• Rappelling from the wall is only allowed during scheduled times.
• There is a 30-minute time limit per rope when the wall is at capacity.
• Correct communication commands must be used by both the climber and belayer.

Suspension of Privileges
• Patrons found to be climbing or belaying under the influence of alcohol or drugs will have their privileges suspended.
• All staff have the right to ask uncooperative or unsafe patrons to leave.
• Participants found to be climbing or belaying in an unsafe manner will first be counseled about appropriate techniques or procedures.
• If continued abuse occurs, participants will be asked to retake the safety test. Then, if participants still continue to use inappropriate techniques, their climbing wall privileges will be suspended or revoked.
• Any infraction of any policy can result in immediate loss of climbing wall privileges.

Bouldering

• Bouldering with hands above the 10’ shaded area is not allowed.
• Bouldering above or below another climber or boulderer is not allowed.
• Spotters are highly recommended when bouldering.

General

• Grabbing, pulling or stepping on quick draws or bolt hangers is prohibited
• No climber who is bleeding may continue to use the wall until the blood is properly cleaned and the wound is covered.
• No food, beverages, alcoholic beverages, personal belongings, or glass is allowed in the climbing area. Approved climbing gear and plastic water bottles are allowed.
• All accidents and equipment damage must be reported immediately to the staff on duty.
• Shirts are required. Sport bras or shirtless climbers will not be allowed.
• Street clothes are prohibited on the climbing wall.
• All personal possessions such as jewelry, watches, necklaces, rings, excessively loose clothing, etc., should be removed when climbing or belaying and stored in a locker. Climbing wall staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Spectators will not be allowed in the climbing area.