Notices & Events
- No Hot Water
- •Friday, May 2 from 8am-10am
- •Tuesday, May 6 from 8:15am-noon, unless work is not completed
- •Hot water effects showers and possibly towel service
- FREE CRT Orientations
- •Learn how to use the resistance training machines. Click here to learn more!
- FREE KU Fit Classes!
- •Sunday, May 4- Wednesday, May 14
- •Check out the Finals Week Schedule!
- Maintenance/Construction
- • Shower temperatures may vary while work in progress
- • Martial Arts Studio Relocated to gym court 1941
- Parking in front SRFC
- •1st row east side lot 90 restricted parking. For information check out the Parking website!
Climbing Wall Policies
Climbers who have not been belay certified will not be allowed to belay.
- Chalk Ball must be used while climbing, no lose chalk.
- A climbing wall staff must be present to climb or boulder.
- All participants must use the proper equipment. Recreation Services provides all equipment, an outdoor pursuits staff must approve other equipment prior to its use.
- Climbing shoes are the only shoes allowed on the wall.
- NO BAREFOOT CLIMBING.
- Any climber trying to climb onto the balcony or ledge will be asked to get down or to leave climbing wall area.
- No horseplay or unsafe climbing practices are allowed.
- All participants will provide proper care of all equipment.
- Only a follow through figure-eight knot may be used to tie in the climber.
- The belayer must use a locking carabiner and GriGri.
- NO ATC (During Open Rec.)
- No hip belaying.
- Only four climbers are allowed on the main wall at a time.
- Lead Climbing may only be done by participants during club time who have completed a series of clinics. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Only those certified to Lead Belay may do so during club time.
- Do not step under or over an active belay.
- KU Rock Climbing Wall policies and procedures must be followed at all times.
- No personal items are to be left along the wall under the windows.
- Staff only in the closet area.
- No Trad Climbing on wall.
- No Aid Climbing on wall.
- Do not add or remove climbing holds, Ask supervisor.
- Do not step on ropes or any other equipment.
- Do not use bolts or quick-draws as handholds.
- Uncertified climbers must wear a green wristband.
- No Climbing between the Arch and the Glass.
- No sitting down or lying down while belaying.
- No stepping on ropes, dropping/tossing of carabiners/belay devices, or other unsafe actions.
Failure to abide by these policies will result in a one-time warning. Subsequent offenses could result in suspension from the wall. These rules are made for the safety of all participants and the longevity of this facility.