 The
wall is 40 feet high and has 12 different
climbing stations with more than 2,500
square feet of climbing surface, offering
challenges for climbers of all skill levels.
The Department of Recreational Services
offers a full service climbing facility that
includes top rope, lead and boulder
climbing, rappelling and indoor climbing
lessons, group rentals, programs for kids,
schools, families, and scouts, and team
building opportunities. Let the staff at the
wall introduce you to the thrill of indoor
rock climbing while you improve your
strength, balance and coordination.
Safety and Skills
Test (107000)
This test certifies participants to climb
and belay at the SRWC climbing wall. Upon
successful completion of this test,
participants will have a four month
membership at the climbing wall.
Participants must wait 24 hours after taking
the Introduction to Climbing Clinic to take
this test, however, it is not mandatory to
take the clinic prior to taking this test.
Fee: Stud. $15, Mem. $15, Non. $25
Date: By Appointment
Prerequisite: Introduction to
Climbing Clinic (Optional)
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Introduction to Climbing Clinic (103000)
This clinic is a must for
beginners and includes two hours of lessons
under the guidance of an experienced
climbing instructor on our 35-foot-high
indoor climbing wall. Participants who wish
to learn the necessary skills to climb, or
are simply looking for a review will benefit
from this clinic. Participants will learn
knot-tying, belaying techniques, rope
management skills, technical equipment use
and climbing commands. Participants who
complete this clinic will be prepared to
take the Safety and Skills Test. The test
fee is included in the clinic fee.
Fee: Stud. $15, Mem. $15, Non. $25
Date: Every Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday from Aug. 30 - Dec. 29
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
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Level I Climbing
Clinic (103100)
New to climbing? Want to learn more? This
clinic is designed for beginning climbers
who have already taken the Introduction to
Climbing Clinic. Basic strategies for moving
on rock will be discussed, including
footwork, balance and conserving energy.
This clinic will also cover reading routes
and their rules, as well as differences in
bouldering and roped climbing techniques.
Participants signing up for this clinic are
required to use climbing shoes, which can be
provided if needed.
Fee: Stud. $15, Mem. $15, Non. $25
Date: By Appointment
Prerequisite: Safety and Skills Test
(Mandatory)
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Level II Climbing
Clinic (103200)
This clinic is for intermediate climbers who
would like to improve their climbing
technique. Topics covered in this clinic
include advanced footwork, route finding and
interpretation and use of rest positions.
Participants who want to prepare for a Lead
Introduction Clinic (see page 5) are
encouraged to participate in this clinic.
Participants signing up for this clinic are
required to use climbing shoes, which can be
provided if needed.
Fee: Stud. $15, Mem. $15, Non. $25
Date: By Appointment
Prerequisite: Safety and Skills Test
(Mandatory), Level I Climbing Clinic
(Optional)
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Lead Introduction
Clinic (106000)
This clinic is for experienced climbers who
are ready for a real challenge and want to
advance their climbing skills beyond top
roping and bouldering. Experienced lead
climbing instructors will teach safe and
efficient lead belaying, clip protection,
lead climbing techniques and the art of
falling. Participants who complete this
clinic will be prepared to take the Lead
Test. The test fee is included in the clinic
fee.
Fee: Stud. $15, Mem. $15, Non. $25
Date: By Appointment
Prerequisite: Safety and Skills Test
(Mandatory), Level II Climbing Clinic
(Optional)
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Lead Test (108000)
In order to lead climb at the wall, all
participants must pass a Lead Test. This
test only has to be passed once. The
participant must be able to do the
following: top rope a 5.9 route (in both
directions) and clip quickly and efficiently
with both hands. Participants must wait 24
hours after taking the Lead Introduction
Clinic to take this test, however, it is not
mandatory to take the clinic prior to taking
this test.
Fee: Stud. $15, Mem. $15, Non. $25
Date: By Appointment
Prerequisite: Safety and Skills Test
(Mandatory), Lead Introduction Clinic
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Introduction to
Rappelling Clinic (104000)
Designed for those new to rappelling, this
clinic will teach participants to rappel
under the guidance of an experienced
instructor. Rappelling technique, commands,
equipment and safety are covered in this
clinic.
Fee: Stud. $15, Mem. $15, Non. $25
Date: By Appointment
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Family Climbing
Clinic (105000)
This clinic, designed for families with
climbers 12 years of age or younger, will
teach parents to belay while their children
climb. Children will be taught about
climbing safety and parents will learn
knot-tying, belaying techniques, rope
management skills, technical equipment use
and climbing commands. At least one parent
or legal guardian must attend with each
child. Successful completion of this clinic
allows the family to climb together.
Fee: Stud. $15, Mem. $15, Non. $25
Date: By Appointment
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Large Group
Climbing Clinic (105001)
Do you have a large group who wants to learn
how to climb? This clinic is for
participants wishing to gain the necessary
skills to climb the wall or who are looking
for a review. Participants will learn
knot-tying, belaying techniques, rope
management skills, technical equipment use
and climbing commands. Participants who
complete this clinic will be prepared to
take the Safety and Skills Test. The test
fee is included in the clinic fee.
Fee: $10 per person (10 person
minimum)
Date: By Appointment
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ABS Bouldering
Competition (109100)
Designed
for all climbing abilities, our annual
competition will test your bouldering
skills. Participants choose how many
problems they wish to attempt, with points
only be awarded for completing the entire
problem as marked, without any aid.
Fee: Stud. $15, Mem. $15, Non. $25
Date: Dec. 12
Times: 9 a.m. - Noon (Youth), 1 - 4
p.m. (Adult)
Registration Deadline: Dec. 11
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All climbers must first obtain entrance to
the SRWC by membership or as the guest of a
member. However, all scheduled climbing wall
programming includes admission to the
building. Guests must be accompanied by an
approved climber.
Try Climb:
$4
Daily Guest Wall
Pass: $5
(Must be accompanied by wall member)
Four-month Pass:
See Safety and Skills Test
Ready to purchase your own climbing gear?
The Adventure Center has the solution for
you with its climbing wall Pro Shop. We
feature harnesses, shoes, chalk, chalk bags,
bouldering pads, and even holds for your
home wall. Our staff can answer any
questions you might have about what you
need.
We provide all
the necessary equipment for climbing.
Climbers may use their own harnesses
provided the wall staff approves them. All
climbers must use the provided belay
devices, carabineers and ropes.
Harness:
Free
Shoes:
$2
Chalk Bag:
$0.50
Shoe Punch Pass:
10 for $15
Chalk Punch Pass:
15 for $5
There are no age requirements to climb at
the wall; however, climbers must be at least
13 years of age to belay. All approved
climbers ages
13 - 17 must be accompanied by an approved
adult climber at all times. A parent
or legal guardian must be present during all
Try Climbs unless an event has been
scheduled through the Department of
Recreational Services.
The wall is open to anyone, but each
climber, regardless of ability, must take
the Safety and Skills Test every four months
to become an approved climber. Climbers ages
of 13 - 17 years old can become approved
provided they have a parent or legal
guardian attend the Safety and Skills Test
and sign all waivers. Climbers 12 years of
age and under may not belay.
All
participants must sign an "Indoor Climbing
Wall Acknowledgement of Risk and Release"
agreement. Participants under the age of 18
must have the form signed by their parent or
legal guardian. A parent must be present
unless the event has been scheduled through
the Department of Recreational Services.
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