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Climbing Wall
HOURS OF OPERATION
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General Public Entrance Policies
*All general public users MUST stop at the Mav Rec Control Desk, register as a guest, pay Guest Fees of $7.00 per person, and bring the receipt to the climbing wall to show the wall supervisor. General public users (18 and older) may use the climbing wall during normal hours of operation. Climbers 17 and younger are only allowed in the HPER building Friday (starting at noon), Saturday, and Sunday.
General Public access to the climbing wall is a privilege, please follow the entrance policies.
Note: If you are parking on campus Monday through Friday, you must get a parking permit. Here's how.
Belay & Climbing Authorizations |
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| Student/Activity Card Holder | General Public | |
| Belay Authorization | $8.00 | $10.00 |
| Belay Authorization Challenge | $3.25 | $8.00 |
| Sport Climbing Class | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| Sport Climbing Challenge | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Beginning Climbing Workshop | See Workshop Description | |
| Open Climbing Session | FREE | $7.00 |
Rentals |
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| Items | Student/Activity Card Holder | General Public |
| Shoes | $1.00 | $3.00 |
| Harness | Free | $2.00 |
| Belay Device | Free | $2.00 |
| Helmet | Free | Free |
| Lead Ropes | $5.00 | $8.00 |
Fines |
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| Items | Student/Activity Card Holder | General Public |
| Lost/Stolen Equipment | Replacement Value | Replacement Value |
CLASSES AND EVENTS
| RULES & POLICIES |
| Failure to comply with these regulations and policies may result in the loss of use privileges. |
| 1. You must be a UNO student, Campus Recreation Activity Card holder, or registered guest to climb. |
| 2. No backpacks or gym bags in the climbing area. |
| 3. No open beverage containers or food allowed in the climbing area. Closed containers of water are permitted. |
| 4. No barefoot climbing on the boulder or wall. |
| 5. The use of loose chalk is not permitted. Chalk balls are permitted. |
| 6. All climbing equipment must be UIAA certified. The climbing wall staff can deny the use of any questionable equipment. |
| 7. Allow right of way to the climbers who were first on route on any given section of the wall or boulder. Don’t crowd other climbers. |
| 8. Be cautious of climber fall zones when in the climbing area. Remember climbers may drop something, swing or roll when falling. |
| 9. Bouldering Rules: All boulderers must show appropriate I.D. to climbing wall supervisors before bouldering. Only hands can top out on the boulder. No bouldering above the second set of bolts on the climbing wall. Boulders may only campus across the arch on the main wall. It is highly recommended to use a spotter and crash pads when bouldering. |
| 10. Top Rope Climbing Rules:Climbers and belayers must show appropriate I.D. to climbing wall supervisors before top rope climbing. All belayers and climbers must show proof of top rope authorization on the back of their harnesses when climbing or belaying. Both climber and belayer must have successfully completed the belay course. All belayers must be at least 14 years of age. |
| 11. Helmet Rules: Anyone under 19 years of age must wear a helmet while climbing. Those that are 19 or older who choose not to wear a helmet must sign the Helmet Waiver to option out of wearing a helmet for bouldering and top rope climbing. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL CLIMBERS WEAR A HELMET. |
| 12. Lead Climbing Rules: All lead climbers must show appropriate I.D. to climbing wall supervisor before lead climbing. All belayers and climbers must show proof of lead climbing authorization on the back of their harness when belaying or climbing. All lead climbers and belayers must successfully complete the Lead Climbing Course before lead climbing. All lead climbers and belayers must wear a helmet and be at least 19 years old. |
| 13. Children Rules: All children (5-13 years of age) must be accompanied by a sponsoring adult. This adult is completely responsible for the child’s actions and safety. Children must be at least 5 years old to rope climb. They and their sponsoring adult must complete the Youth Climbing Course. An adult spotter is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED with bouldering children. |
| 14. Young Adult Rules: All young adults, 14-16 years of age, must be accompanied by a sponsoring adult. This adult is completely responsible for this youth’s actions and safety. Young adults, 17-18 years of age, are subject to all other regulations (1-14) and climbing wall policies. |