Rules and Regulations of Sport Climbing

Before climbing on the wall

  • Climbing is permitted only when an indoor climbing wall supervisor or some other qualified person designated by the Director of Recreational Activities (i.e. class instructor) is working and on duty.
  • Outside of special groups and current students, faculty and staff members, only current pass members of the Rec Center may use the climbing wall.
  • Only those who have completed a Belay Certification Course may belay others.
  • Only those who have completed a current CU Climbing Wall Release Waiver and present a current climbing pass will be issued climbing equipment and allowed access to the wall.
  • Clothing must be safe and modest.
  • Children must be at least 10 years old to climb the wall.
  • Children must be at least 14 years of age to become belay certified and belay others on the wall.
  • Children must be at least 16 years of age to use the wall without a parent or guardian with them (except for special groups).
  • All minors (under the age of 18) must have a CU Indoor Climbing Wall Release Waiver Form on file signed by a parent or guardian before being permitted to use the wall.