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Rules

  1. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's students, faculty/staff and their families must present a valid BluGold card or guest pass prior to each climb.
  2. Community members must present a valid photo I.D. prior to each climb.
  3. All participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  4. All climbers must complete a climbing wall orientation class or skills check, and have a participation waiver on file before engaging in any bouldering or climbing.
  5. For bouldering, a minimum of one spotter per climber is required. When bouldering, the climber's feet shall not exceed the height of the spotter's shoulders.
  6. Climbers must provide a belayer.
  7. Solo climbing is NOT permitted and all climbers must be protected by a top rope belay or sport route belay, unless bouldering.
  8. Climbers are required to use back-up belayers, until authorized by the Climbing Wall Manager.
  9. Climbers are required to use the ropes, carabiners and belay plates provided by University Recreation.
  10. Climbers must use proper safety equipment when engaged in roped climbing. Harnesses and helmets are available to use at the wall, and shoes are available for rent. If a climber uses his/her own harness, shoes or helmet, it must be approved by the Climbing Wall Supervisor prior to use.
  11. Helmets are required by all lead climbers.
  12. Sandals / bare feet / socks are not permitted.
  13. Climber and belayer harnesses must be DOUBLED-BACKED at the waist and at the leg loop buckles.
  14. A FIGURE 8 follow-through knot with a double overhand must be tied directly into the climber's harness.
  15. A belay device (H.B. Sheriff) must be attached to the belayer's harness by means of a locking carabiner. Climbers are not allowed to use their own belay devices.
  16. ALWAYS check and double check the climber's knot, harness and the belay system before each climb.
  17. The adjustment or rearrangement of holds is not permitted. The holds will be changed periodically by the Climbing Wall Staff, so your suggestions for change may be directed to them.
  18. Proper climbing/belaying commands should be used.
  19. The use of chalk is prohibited.
  20. For safety reasons, the wearing of jewelry during climbing is discouraged.
  21. Only instruction provided by the Climbing Wall Staff is permitted
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