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 Climbing Gym
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About the Gym |
The Climbing Gym in the Field House features approximately 1600 square feet of climbing surface designed to simulate overhangs, bulges, aretes and roofs. There are 12 belay stations with 3-4 different routes for each rope. The routes range in difficulty from beginner to advanced (5.0 - 5.12 and higher).
The Nicros Company from St. Paul Minnesota constructed the wall. The plywood surface material is backed up with trusses that stand on the floor. The rock-like facing is made of a polymer reinforced, concrete coating that is spray applied to the wall to produce a beautiful, seamless climbing surface called Nircotex-Premium(tm). This surface reacts to chalk and boot rubber like real rock.
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Climbing Gym Policies
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Everyone using the Climbing Gym will be required to pass a SAFETY CHECK or a SAFETY CHECK RE-CERTIFICATION. There are no exceptions to this rule. Safety Checks or Safety Check Re-certifications are not designed to teach Climbing Gym users how to climb.
Climbing Lessons
Lessons are held Monday through Friday at 6:30 & 8:30 PM. Lessons cost $20. Topics will include climbing gym safety, climbing knots, harnesses, belay skills & climbing commands. After the lesson and some practice, you should feel comfortable taking our Safety Check. For the lessons, please show up to the wall ready to go! We recommend arriving a few minutes early to pay and fill out the appropriate paperwork including a liability waiver. All of the necessary equipment is provided. After completion of the lesson, you will be asked to come back at a later date to do the Safety Check, which is included in the $20 lesson fee.
Safety Checks
Safety checks are required to obtain your approval card which you need to climb at the gym. Safety Checks can be done at any time. Safety Checks are a practical and requires you to demonstrate that you have retained the skills from the lesson. After you pass the Safety Check, you will receive your approval card.
Safety Check Re-Certifications
Safety Check Re-Certifications are designed for people who have previously passed a Safety Check. Approval cards expire at the end of each academic year. To participate in a Safety Check Re-Certification, you must present your expired climbing gym approval card.
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Group Climbing Lessons and Classes
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All of these classes are conducted after regular Climbing Gym hours, allowing the class to have a slower pace and increased instruction. Both classes are designed for Climbing Gym users who either want to become more proficient at the sport or have never been climbing.
Lifetime Leisure Skills Classes
The Rock Climbing class in the Lifetime Leisure Skills program can be found in the ISIS system and listed as 410:042. There are a number of these classes each semester. The cost is a $50 lab fee. Upon registration, tuition payment and successful completion of the class, the undergraduate student will receive a Climbing Gym Approval Card and one academic credit.
Group Climbing Lessons
Anyone with an interest in climbing may enroll in the rock climbing classes that are held by appointment on Sunday nights during the regular academic year. The class hours are 6:00 - 9:00 PM and cost $20 per person. There will be no more than 12 students in each class and often fewer. Reservations must be made at least one month in advance with David Patton. Upon successful completion of this class the user will receive a Climbing Gym Approval Card.
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Youth Policy |
Climbers ages 12 - 17, will be allowed to climb only between the hours of 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday and all open hours on Sunday. Safety Checks and Safety Re-Certifications must be made during these hours and schedule with David Patton.
12 - 15 Year Olds
Climbers in this age group will not be allowed to belay. The Safety Check for this age group will cost $10 each.
16 - 17 Year Olds
Climbers in this age group will be allowed full access to the Gym during the hours listed above. They will be allowed to belay after successfully completing a Safety Check or Safety Re-Certification. The Safety Check for this age group will cost $20.
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Gym Rental |
The Field House Climbing Gym is available to rent for unique social events such as Birthday celebrations, Scout Troop outings, residence hall and greek community events. All participants must be at least 12 years of age. Contact Dave Patton for more information.
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