Bouldering Wall Rules and Regulations

       Climbing is an assumed Risk. Climbers must agree to all rules and regulations of the climbing facility and sign the liability release form.  Participation in all activities in Reynolds Gymnasium, on the Intramural Fields, or in any program sponsored by the Campus Recreation Department, regardless of location, is voluntary on behalf of all participants. All participants acknowledge and agree that Wake Forest University does not provide insurance for any of its activities and shall not be liable for any injuries that occur at any of these locations or in any of its programs.

Bouldering Wall Rules
- Participants must sign-in at the registration desk before using the wall and present proper identification (WFU ID /     
   Bouldering Wall CRUX Pass)
- Climbers may only climb during posted climbing wall hours and when qualified climbing attendants are on duty
- No topping out on the Bouldering Structure
- Respect the space of other climbers
- Children may only use the wall when there are less than 5 climbers on it at a time and there are at least 2 supervisors  
   on duty
- Keep the base of the climbing wall free of gear and personal items
- Food, beverages, and chewing gum are not permitted in the climbing area
- Only authorized staff will set routes
- Report all accidents, loose holds or damaged equipment to the WFU Bouldering Wall Staff
- Loose chalk is not permitted on the wall; participants must have chalk balls in a chalk bag
- Patting chalk on wall is not permitted; chalk is for hands only
- Only climbing shoes and sneakers are allowed for climbing. No sandals, boots or bare feet
- Climbers are encouraged to remove all jewelry and tie long hair back
- Climbers are encouraged to assist less experienced climbers
- Unsafe conduct and inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated
- Observe and practice safe climbing techniques. Dangerous or unsafe behavior will result in suspension of climbing  
   privileges.

Footwear
       Only climbing shoes and sneakers are appropriate footwear. Shoes that are dirty or that leave tread prints on the wall can be banned from use. Bare foot climbing is not allowed.  Open-toed sandals, heavy mountaineering boots, and other hard soled shoes are not allowed.  

Chalk
       Closed chalk balls are the only acceptable chalk allowed. Participants can bring their own chalk bags but these must be free of loose chalk.  This is to keep the WFU Bouldering Wall clean and to keep loose dust from the air, which can adversely affect other users of the facility.

Minors
       All children below the age of 18 need to have a parental/guardian sign the Risk Waiver Form.  Children under age 16 must have a parent/guardian present in order to climb.  

Patrons Who Do Not Meet Our Minimum Standards
       Any climbers found to be climbing in a hazardous manner will be told why their activity was deemed dangerous.  They will be educated as to the proper climbing procedures and then may be asked to stop climbing for the night.  Habitual or otherwise serious offenses will result in the loss of climbing privileges.  Climbing under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be tolerated.