ASCENT for Skills Development WAIVER FORM It is well recognized around the world that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. Although the climbing/bouldering walls at Ascent For Skills Development [referred to hereinafter as “Ascent”] is an artificial environment, the risks involved are no less serious than when climbing outside on real rock, a crag or a mountain. There is an additional risk that bolt-on holds can spin or break, which could result in injury. The safety flooring under the bouldering walls is designed to provide a more comfortable landing for climbers falling or jumping from the bouldering wall. THE SAFETY FLOORING DOES NOT REMOVE THE RISK OF INJURY COMPLETELY. Broken and sprained limbs are common on this type of climbing despite the soft landing. Uncontrolled falls are likely to result in injuries to yourself or others. Climbing beyond your capabilities on any wall is likely to result in a fall. Any fall may result in an injury despite the safety systems in place to avoid it. You must make your own assessment of the risks whenever you climb. Our Duty of Care - The rules of Ascent set out below are not intended to limit your enjoyment of the facilities. They are part of the duty of care that we, as operators, owe to you, the Customer, by law. As such they are not negotiable and if you are not prepared to abide by them then the staff must politely ask you to leave. Ascent will carry out all necessary maintenance and inspection to ensure an ultimate safe environment for the climber. Your Duty of Care - You also have a duty of care to act responsibly towards the other users of the facility. Statements of ‘Good Practice’ are posted around the center adjacent to the relevant facilities. These describe the accepted methods of use and how Customers would normally be expected to behave towards each other. Children – All children in the center must be supervised by an adult unless they have been assessed by the management and registered for unsupervised climbing. Rules and policies at Ascent include but are not limited to the following: - Report to reception on each visit before you climb.
- You must exercise care, common sense, and self-preservation always.
- Report any problems with the walls or other climbers’ behavior to a member of staff immediately.
- Be aware of the other climbers around you and how your actions will affect them.
- Do not distract people while they are climbing.
- Stand well back from the climbing walls. Never stand directly under someone who is climbing.
- Only climbing shoes are allowed in the designated climbing area.
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the designated climbing area.
- No smoking allowed inside Ascent.
- Always keep personal gear and water bottles away from the bouldering wall landing area.
- While bouldering, be aware of launching or going for a move when other climbers are nearby.
- Climbers should always be aware of their surroundings.
- Climbers watching others climb shall stand out of the way of their fall line.
- Climbers will not climb above or below other climbers.
- Climbers to climb down and to avoid jumping from the top to prevent injury.
- Customers in the bouldering area will not walk directly below a climber.
- Ascent Staff have the right to deny access to the wall for any individuals whom they consider a safety risk to themselves or other climbers.
- Ascent Staff have the authority to set and enforce policies they deem necessary at the wall.
I understand that this activity may subject me to rigorous physical exertion and risk of injury. I hereby state that I have freely chosen to participate and that I am in sufficient physical condition to accept a rigorous level of physical activity. If my health condition changes, such that later at Ascent I am not sure if I am in sufficient physical condition to accept the rigorous level of physical activity that the wall demands, I will so inform the staff at Ascent. IN CONSIDERATION OF AND AS PART PAYMENT FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ACTIVITY, I HAVE AND DO HEREBY RELEASE ASCENT FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND ALL ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DEBTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE WHATSOEVER, AND SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING ANY CLAIM FOR NEGLIGENCE OR NEGLIGENT ACTS, WHICH I NOW HAVE OR WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH MY TRIP OR PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY. THE TERMS HEREOF SHALL SERVE AS A RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK FOR MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS AND FOR ALL MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY, INCLUDING ANY MINORS ACCOMPANYING ME. Prior to signing this document, I have read and agree to the preceding policies and procedures, I have had an adequate opportunity to watch the orientation/introduction video prepared by Ascent, read and understand the rules of Ascent and the risks associated with climbing, have had an opportunity to ask questions, which have been answered to my satisfaction. This waiver form is governed by the laws, rules and regulations of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
May 19, 2025 |