CLIMBING WALL HOURS & POLICIES

Spring 2008 Prices
$5 per session
$20 for 5 sessions
$35 for 10 sessions
$50 for a Semester Pass to the Wall

Ithaca College Climbing Wall Policies
NO Lead Climbing During Climbing Wall Hours

1. The Ithaca College Climbing Wall is available for use by current students, faculty, and staff for a nominal fee. During appropriate hours, approved guests may use the wall for a nominal entry and climbing fee. Valid ID is required.

2. Participants may only climb during open hours while wall is supervised .

3. All participants must sign Ithaca College’s LIABILITY RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE form before they can participate in any activities. Climbing is at the participant’s sole risk.

4. Only those trained may belay. Belayers and climbers must follow ALL procedures covered in the Training session or privileges may be revoked by the staff. No lead climbing is allowed during open climbing sessions.

5. Participants cannot use personal climbing equipment, and must use only the gear provided by Ithaca College. Personal climbing shoes may be used. Helmets are required.

6. Sandals, bare feet, or inappropriate shoes are strictly prohibited. Climbers must wear shirts.

7. All shirts must be tucked into harnesses. Long hair must be tied back. Absolutely no necklaces, bracelets, or other exposed jewelry may be worn.

8. Ithaca College is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen articles.

9. Chalk is not allowed on the climbing wall.

10. Participants must remove objects in the mouth (gum, candy, etc.) when climbing.

11. Climbers must not make contact with the ceiling or the bolt hangers and hardware at the top of the climb.

12. Any safety hazards and accidents, even minor ones, witnessed by participants, must be reported immediately to the staff

13. Patrons must abide by all Ithaca College Fitness Center policies.