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Participants must have a valid YSU ID card to use the facilities, equipment, services, and programs offered by the Department of Campus Recreation.

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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.
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