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Bradley University Climbing Wall Policies

      A.  Safety

• A Climbing Wall Staff member must be present in order for anyone to be climbing on the wall.
• Personal belongings must be in storage.
• Observers/non-climbers not allowed in the climbing area.  Climbers and belayers only.
• Climbers must remove all jewelry, tie back long hair, and tuck in loose clothing.
• A shirt and climbing or gym shoes must be worn at all times in the gym.  Bare feet, boots, or sandals not permitted.
• Do not walk, climb, or boulder under a climber.
• All climbers must be protected by a rope and belay system.  Climbers are required to be protected by a top-rope belay unless lead certified.
• Climbing Wall Staff members can belay climbers as their schedule and attention allows.
• NO lead climbing without a lead-climbing tag.  NO belaying without a belaying tag.
• Always double-check a belay system (including knot, rope, belay device, carabiner, and harnesses) before climbing. 
• CLIMB WITH CAUTION AND AT YOUR OWN RISK.
  

      B.  Facility

• Food and beverages not allowed in the climbing area.
• Appropriate and safe behavior is expected.  Inappropriate or unsafe behavior will be determined by the staff.  Climbing Wall Staff reserve the right to deny access to anyone.
• There is a 20 minute time limit per rope when a climber is waiting.
• The adjustment or rearrangement of holds is prohibited except by qualified Staff members.
• EVERY climber and belayer must check in and take care of payment before entering the climbing area.

      C.   Equipment

• Socks must be worn with all rental shoes.
• Do not abuse equipment.  This includes, but is not limited to, stepping on, throwing, or misusing any equipment. 
• The use of chalk is limited to chalk balls or other confined chalk.  Loose or colored chalk not permitted.
• A maximum of 3 ropes can be in use at any given time.