CLIMBING WALL SAFETY RULES
- No alcohol or drugs, or persons under the influence of either will be permitted to use the climbing wall or be in the restricted area
- Unacceptable behaviour or use of foul language will result in immediate loss of access to the climbing wall and the restricted area
- Roughhousing and running is not permitted
- No food or drink is permitted in the climbing area; with the exception of bottled water
- Parent or guardian supervision is required for children under 14 years of age at all times during the activity
- All climbers and belayers must read and complete the climber agreement (the “Waiver”). Minors, i.e. those under the age of 18, must have the relevant paperwork completed by a parent or guardian
- All climbers and belayers must demonstrate the proper belay technique before using the facility
- All climbers must wear appropriate footwear. No bare-foot climbing
- Climbers are prohibited from bringing mobile phones, pagers, chairs or anything else into the climbing area that may cause damage or injury to the activity participants or staff
- Climbers are not allowed to wear anything on their harness other that what is required to enjoy the climbing experience
- Climbers must wear all safety equipment provided at all times when on the wall or in the restricted area.
- Use only holds and wall for climbing. Do not touch exposed metal i.e.: top rope attachments, structural steel, lead anchors etc.
- No climbing above top rope
- The Climbing Rope is to remain between arms at all times when climbing
- Do not boulder in areas being used by top rope climbers
- The use of at least one spotter is recommended when bouldering
- No bouldering beyond marked bouldering holds.
- Boulder ONLY within your own personal limits
- Small children should only boulder under the direct supervision of their parent and/or chaperone.
- Children should not play in bouldering area or in the restricted area surrounding the climbing wall