< Use of Highwalls, Climbing Risks, and Responsibilities >
◼ Inappropriate use of; or not using the proper climbing equipment may result in bodily injury when climbing, belaying, descending, recovering ropes, etc.
◼ It is the participants’ responsibility to inspect and report any defects, damage, or safety risks of the facility, climbing walls, rental equipment, etc. which also includes all personal equipment, before use and after.
◼ All belayers are required to visibly wear the Climb Square Belay Certification (Top-Rope or Lead) while belaying.
◼ Climb Square Belay Certification is non-transferable and it is prohibited to wear someone
else’s Belay Certification to belay. Any person or persons who violate this policy will be forced
to leave the facility; ban from using the facility, and belay certifications will be revoked.
<Use of Bouldering Walls, Climbing Risks and Responsibilities>
◼ Climbing artificial bouldering walls is considered a high-risk activity and potential injuries may occur, but are not limited to, the following:
o Bodily injury from collision with the wall, pillars, mat, floor, holds, etc. when falling.
o Bodily injury from scraping; bumping into; grabbing onto; holds and volumes.
o Bodily injury from collisions with other climbers or bystanders when falling.
o Bodily injury from falling objects, such as cellphones, keys, shoes, etc.
o Bodily injury from climbing a level beyond one’s capabilities, strengths, skills, etc.
◼ We recommend climbing all the way down with the use of down holds and other holds nearby and not jumping off from the artificial bouldering walls.
<Use of Auto Belays, Easy Belays, Climbing Risks, and Responsibilities >
◼ All participants, parents, and guardians must attend the Easy Climb Safety and Use Instruction Class.
◼ Easy Climber Requirements:
o Must be 5 years or older o Weight limit is between 16 Kg to 120 Kg (35 lbs. to 265 lbs.) o Have no heart issues o Must utilize appropriate gear and equipment for climbing o Parents/Guardians must accompany children under the age of 13 years old at all times.
◼ Easy Belay System Requirements:
o Must be 13 years or older to belay.
o Climbers must have a belayer when climbing walls with the Easy Belay System.
◼ General Acknowledgement of Use and Cautions o Climbers must always utilize safety equipment which includes the Auto Belays or Easy Belays when climbing.
o The Easy Climb Walls are only designed for vertical ascend climbing and descending only and not side to side.
o Users below the minimum weight requirement may not properly descend.
o Faulty or damaged equipment and gear must not be used and should be reported immediately to the nearest staff member.