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Any person violating University Policies or the Climbing Wall Code of Conduct may have their Climbing Membership or Drop-in Pass privileges revoked.

Membership with ´óÏó´«Ã½ Recreation is a privilege. All climbing wall members and participants are expected to:

• Use the Climbing Wall only during posted hours and under the supervision of a qualified Climbing Staff person.
• All persons must bring proof of membership or drop-in pass to the Climbing Office for validation prior to climbing.
• All persons on the climbing mats must complete a waiver and receive a facility orientation.
• All belayers must pass a facility belay check and display their ´óÏó´«Ã½ belay tag. Belay techniques must conform to ´óÏó´«Ã½ belay check standards.
• Belay instruction is only permitted by a qualified ´óÏó´«Ã½ Climbing Staff person.
• A climber’s harness and climbing equipment must be CE and / or UIAA approved and unmodified. All equipment must be assembled and used as specified by the manufacturer. ´óÏó´«Ã½ Climbing Staff reserve the right to reject any climbing equipment they deem to be unsafe.
• Right of way on wall is as follows: Lead climbers, top ropers, boulderers, spectators. Roped climbers have priority use. Do not use rope adjacent to any lead climber.
• While bouldering, please keep entire body below 2nd line of quickdraws.
• After completing a top rope climb, please re-clip the top 3 quickdraws.
• Top rope belayers must use ground weights when belaying climbers more than 150% of their weight. Lead belayers must not belay a climber greater than 150% their weight.
• Respect and be courteous to all other facility users. Be mindful of programs that share this space. Spectators must not interfere with climbing activities.
• No running, food or drink, loose chalk, or bare feet on the mats. Leave the mats and surrounding areas free of tripping hazards. • Remove all rings on fingers, and items in pockets.
• Use of earbuds or headphones is not permitted while climbing.

Age Requirements:

• Any person 6-13 years of age requires adult supervision (19 years +) while at the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Climbing Wall and must adhere to the climbing wall code of conduct.
• The minimum age to belay at the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Climbing Wall is 14 years, except during specifically supervised sessions.

Report any injuries, equipment malfunctions, or concerns to a Climbing Staff person immediately.