Adventure Programs strives to encompass all eight (8) dimensions of wellness to help you achieve optimum health. All Individuals utilizing the Climbing Center are required to adhere to the policies and procedures. Anyone that fails to adhere to the policies and guidelines outlined will be asked to vacate the area. As a part of the Department of Campus Recreation and its mission to achieve the highest standards for its participants, we have developed our polices to ensure a safe, fair, and fun environment.
Student Recreation Center Policies
Patron Conduct
The use of the Recreation Center is a privilege. Members and guests shall respect the rights of others and display acceptable and appropriate behavior while participating in the Recreation Center. Campus Recreation reserves the right to refuse access or remove any individual(s) whose behavior is inappropriate or in violation of University rules and regulations and/or the Code of Student Conduct. Your cooperation is appreciated.
- Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
- Harassment
- Obscene gestures or actions
- Abuse of staff in any form
- Profane or indecent language
- Failure to follow an established policy
- If a participant, member or guest in a Campus Recreation program or facility is directed to leave a facility, program, contest or activity for misconduct:
- He/she must leave the facility immediately.
- He/she must meet with the designated Campus Recreation senior staff responsible for the program/facility in which the misconduct occurred. He/she shall immediately be ineligible for further access or competition in any program or facility until he/she has met with the designated senior staff.
- Once the Campus Recreation staff has informed a participant, member, or guest of the necessity to see the appropriate person over the program/facility for misconduct, inappropriate behavior or ejection, it is that individual’s responsibility to schedule an appointment to meet with the designated senior staff member. If a sanction is imposed, it will begin after the meeting with staff.
- If a sanction is necessary from a specific program, the individual may still participate in other programs or have access to facilities managed by Campus Recreation.
- If a sanction is necessary from the Recreation Center, he/she may not participate in any programs within the Recreation Center.
- Any incident that involves a participant, member or guest who strikes, hits, pushes, threatens, spits at/on, kicks, verbally abuses a Campus Recreation employee, participant, member, guest, or spectator, or improperly uses his/her ID Card will result in immediate suspension from all Campus Recreation programs and facilities. Further, if deemed appropriate, information regarding the incident may be forwarded by Campus Recreation staff to the Dean of Students, University Police Department and/or any other department that the recreation center feels should be involved.
General Recreation Center Conduct
- Participants are responsible for reading, understanding and abiding by all rules and regulations of the Recreation Center.
- Not all rules are posted in immediate areas. If a staff member requests your cooperation, please adjust your behavior. If you have questions about a specific policy, please see Campus Recreation staff.
- Failure to comply with staff instructions and proper facility use may result in loss of facility and/or membership privileges.
- Campus Recreation reserves the right to render judgment and decisions on policies not specifically covered.
- Campus Recreation reserves the right to call the University Police Department as necessary.
- Participants using the Recreation Center facility and equipment assume the liability of and agree to compensate Campus Recreation for any damages other than normal wear and tear.
- Contact Campus Recreation staff should an accident, injury, or related incident occur. In addition, report immediately any piece of equipment that is not functioning properly to so it can be evaluated and serviced promptly.
- Use of informal activity spaces when not scheduled/reserved, including priority scheduling, is first-come, first-served.
- No organized activities except those sponsored or approved by Campus Recreation are permitted.
- The Recreation Center may not be used for private or commercial purposes unless such activity has been approved by Campus Recreation. Examples of prohibited activity include, but are not limited to:
- Organized athletic team/individual practices or workouts
- Personal training
- Private instruction
- Sales
- Solicitation
- Do not lay or commune around on mats below designated climbing areas.
- Personal items must be placed in cubbies, lockers or secured in a backpack left away from designating climbing zones
- Personal items may not be draped or place on the climbing center railing
- Sitting or leaning on the railing is not permitted.
Climbing Center Expectations
Climbing Center Policy
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Drop in use is permitted only to students, faculty, staff, and community members with a current campus recreation membership
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Participants must check in at the climbing center desk before gaining access to the climbing center
- Facility access is relegated only to open facility hours
- All participants and visitors must complete and sign a liability waiver before participating in climbing activities
- Personal Belongings must be placed in lockers or cubbies provided
- Shoes must be worn within the climbing space at all times. No bare feet are allowed
- No food or drink is permitted in the climbing center space. Only water in a reseal-able container will be allowed.
Bouldering
- All bouldering activities must have appropriate spotters and crash pad placement
- It is the responsibility of the climber to secure a spotter before climbing
- Active spotting is recommended at all time for the bouldering arch
- Bouldering is not permitted above the designated bouldering limit
- “Topping out” on any boulder problem is not permitted unless otherwise authorized for special circumstances
Lead Climbing
- All roped climbers and belayers must wear a UIAA approved climbing harness the manufacture guidelines of said climbing harness
- All climbers must tie in using a figure-8 follow through knot when tying in to their harness
- Before every climb both the belayer and climber must conduct head to toe partner checks to make sure all appropriate equipment is on and used properly.
- Once the double check is complete, climbing commands must be used at all times
- “On Belay, Belay on. Climbing, Climb On”
- All lead climbers must clip every quick draw in the path of their climb
- Failing to do so will result in revocation of the lead skills card
- All lead climbers must clip all quick draws properly (i.e. no back clipping or z-clipping)
- Failing to do so will result in revocation of the lead skills card
- All Lead climbers must clip both quick draws at the end of a climb
- Failing to do so will result in revocation of the lead skills card
- At no point should a participant clip in to the quick draws located on rappel ledges/stations
- All lead belayers must us a facility provided assisted breaking device provided by EKU Campus Recreation
- Belayers must keep an active belay, meaning that the belayer must watch their climber, manage slack in the system as to minimize fall distance, and generally communicate with those in the area
- All lead climbers and lead belayers must use proper technique at all times
- At no point should participants take falls intentionally larger than would traditionally occur in the route they are climbing.
- i.e. no victory whips, no leaving slack in the belay side of the rope, no skipping clips, no skipping anchor clips, etc.
Closure
In the event that there is an activity going on in the Climbing Center area, that area will be closed until further notice.
Food & Drink
Outside food and drink may not be consumed in the Climbing Center space. Spill-proof, bottles are permitted in the Climbing Center area but must be stored when not in use.
Patrons will be asked to refrain from chewing gum during activities for safety reasons and the upkeep of the facility.
Top Rope
- All roped climbers and belayers must wear a UIAA approved climbing harness the manufacture guidelines of said climbing harness
- All climbers must tie in using a figure-8 follow through knot when tying in to their harness
- Free soloing is not permitted in any instance
- At no point should you climb above your anchor point
- At no point should a participant stand on the platforms intended for rappel set up
- All top rope Belayers must use an assisted braking device provided by EKU Campus Recreation
- Before every climb both the belayer and climber must conduct head to toe partner checks to make sure all appropriate equipment is on and used properly.
- Once the double check is complete, climbing commands must be used at all times
- “On Belay, Belay on. Climbing, Climb On”
- All Top Rope Belayers must display the requisite belay card for top rope belay
- All Belayers must first test out on the facility Belay Assessment
- Belayers must keep an active belay, meaning that the belayer must watch their climber, manage slack in the system as to minimize fall distance, and generally communicate with their climber.
Auto-Belay
- Both Autobelay’s are only to be used under proper supervision for special events or clinics
- Lead climbing practice, endurance training, rappel clinics, etc.
- Auto-Belays are permitted during normal operating hours under the condition that a staff member double checks the climber before usage.
- Rappel Ledges/Stations
- Rappel ledges are only to be used under proper supervision for clinics or events
Participant Gear
- EKU campus recreation will provide shoes, harnesses, belay devices, locking carabiners, and chalk bags for participants
- Participants may use personal shoes, harnesses, and chalk bags
- Personal shoes must have the sole intact
- i.e. no holes in the toe
- Participants accept all liability when using their personal harness
- Staff reserve the right to refuse a participant from using a personal harness
- In some cases harnesses may be intended for alpine climbing, caving, rope access, or may be too old for safe usage
- Loose chalk is not permitted. All chalk must be contained in a chalk sock
Dress Code
In an effort to prevent additional wear and tear on equipment as well as the potential spread of diseases, all patrons are expected to wear athletic clothing in coordination with Campus Recreation’s Dress Code while utilizing the facility. Shirts exposing the midriff, lower back and chest will not be allowed to be worn. Shirts must be worn at all times in all activity areas (exception: natatorium). Closed toe athletic shoes with non-marking soles are required in all activity spaces (exception: natatorium). Clothing with zippers, buttons, or any metal is prohibited along with open-toed shoes and boots. Shoes must be worn within the Climbing Center Space at all times, meaning, no bare feet are allowed. Patrons that fail to abide by the Dress Code will first be asked to change. If unable to, patrons will be asked to leave the facility immediately. For more information regarding the Dress Code, contact any staff member or refer to the flyers posted within the facility.
Music
The music played throughout the facility is courtesy of Colonel Radio, a constant randomized playlist. Campus Recreation Professional Staff is responsible for controlling the type of music as well as the volume. The music is determined based on the general population within the specific time period using the facility and will not interfere with any other university policy. Only one headphone may be worn while in the Climbing Center. The use of portable sound systems is prohibited within the facility, unless approved for a special event. Personal stereos are prohibited.