Notices & Events
- General Information
- •To participate in all programs such as KU Fit, Personal Training, FIT4U, Rock Wall and Sport Clubs, excluding Outdoor Pursuits Equipment Rental, a membership is required
- •If you were a student in the spring 2009 and not taking summer school, you will need to purchase a membership
- KU Fit
- •Summer Schedule
- Belly Dance
- •Sundays starting June 21st - July 26th 2:30-3:30pm
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- Personal Training
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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.