Climbing Wall Rules and Regulations and WAIVER AND RELEASE - All climbers must be five years old or older.
- All climbers must complete a Waiver and Release at least once per year. Climbers under the age of 18 must have the Waiver and Release form signed by a parent or legal guardian.
- All climbers must demonstrate and pass a belay checkout and must agree to utilize proper discrete hand switch belaying technique.
- All climbers agree to use the double-check exchange before beginning each climb. The belayer will check the climber’s gear, and the climber will check the belayer’s system and exchange confirmation that the equipment is okay. This is most important and must vigilantly be performed at the start of each and every climb.
- All climbers will comply with the judgments of the 504 Climb staff on duty.
- Climbers must show 504 Climb staff their proof of payment when entering the climbing area.
- A minimum of one spotter per climber is required when bouldering. Boulderer’s feet shall not exceed the height of the spotter’s shoulders.
- No hard-soled or lug shoes will be permitted on climbing surfaces. Rock climbing shoes or athletic shoes are recommended. No bare -foot climbing.
- The belayer must pay attention to the climber by keeping the climber in eye contact at all times.
- No one will be allowed to climb or boulder unless an approved staff instructor or supervisor is present.
- Climbers must pass an auto belay checkout.
- Any infractions of the above rules will result in loss of privileges. Repeated infractions may result in loss of club membership.
WAIVER AND RELEASE I, the undersigned, understand that in consideration of using the facilities, climbing walls, equipment and/or participating in activities sponsored by 504 Climb LLC, I must obey all climbing wall rules and regulations as well as read and agree to the following Waiver and Release. I also acknowledge that indoor rock climbing entails inherent risks such as death, injury and damage to property. Those risks include, but are not limited to, death, injuries and damages resulting from the following: - The negligence of 504 Climb, its owners, employees, representatives, volunteers or agents;
- The negligence of guests, visitors or persons who may be present at or using the indoor rock climbing wall;
- The negligence of the designers, manufacturers or installers of the indoor rock climbing wall or its related equipment;
- The negligence, inattention or inexperience of belayers;
- Falls, slips, collisions or other such accidents that occur while using the indoo r rock climbing wall, whether caused by me or others;
- The misuse or failure of the indoor rock climbing wall or its associated equipment; and
- The negligence or lack of adequate training of 504 Climb employees, representatives, volunteers, or agents who seek to assist with medical or other help either before or after injuries have occurred.
I agree to release from all liability, discharge and promise not to take legal action against 504 Climb, its directors, owners, employees, representatives, volunteers or agen ts, and its landlord. I agree to release the aforementioned persons from any liability to me, my heirs, next of kin, assigns or personal representatives for any losses, damages, claims or demand arising out of my death, injuries or damages to property, even if their individual or collective negligence contributes to such death, injuries or damages. I certify to 504 Climb that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older, physically and mentally capable of safely participating in indoor rock climbing and that any pers onal belayer and equipment that I use as part of my climb are appropriate and properly qualified for my climb. I freely and voluntarily assume complete personal responsibility for all risks and for my death or any injury or damage that may occur to me or my property as a result of these risks, even if such death, injury or damage occurs in a manner that is not foreseeable to me at this time. I realize that by voluntarily assuming the risks involved, I will be solely responsible for my death or any injury or damage that I sustain. I have read this Waiver and Release thoroughly and understand the terms. My use of the indoor rock climbing wall and my execution of this Waiver and Release are both purely voluntary and I elect to do so in spite of the risks. Signature of Participant OR Parent or Legal Guardian: Date: May 16, 2024
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