Code of Conduct
Climbing
- Please notify the instructor of any health conditions on arrival.
- Climbing involves an element of risk. Always follow the directions of the climbing instructor.
- Exercise care, common sense and self preservation at all times.
- Traverse only with shoulders below the red line. Always climb within your capabilities.
- Lead climbing is not permitted.
- Try to climb down not jump. If you must jump, land with both feet and knees bent.
- Pay attention to other climbers. Do not climb under or above another climber.
- Do not stand under a climber.
- Do not swing on the ropes.
- Pay attention when belaying, always stand as close to the wall as practical, watch what the climber is doing.
- Do not distract other climbers or belayers.
- Be aware that holds may spin or break. Please report any loose holds to the instructor as soon as they are identified.
Equipment
- At the end of all climbing sessions, please join any hired boots together and place in the correct box.
- Leave your harness with the waist and leg loops extended and return the harness and belay device to the instructor.
General
- Please bring a sealed water bottle to climbing sessions.
- Please use the disabled toilet, the changing rooms are for football use only.
- Please utilise the lockers for personal belongings, keys are available from the Facility Caretaker. Belongings are left at your own risk.
- Anyone requiring first aid, should contact the Facility Caretaker.
- If the fire alarm rings leave by the nearest exit and assemble in the basketball court.
