CLIMBING

• Every climber must sign a CLIMBING WAIVER with the RiverPlex or have one signed by their parent or guardian if under 18 years old
• Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
• In order to belay, belayers must be trained by the RiverPlex climbing staff
• In order to belay, trained belayers must be on record with the RiverPlex
• Verbal commands and visual safety check before every climb are required
• RiverPlex staff has the right to check your personal climbing equipment for safety concerns
• Only bison chalk balls are allowed, no loose chalk
• The belayer must remain standing while the climber is on belay
• Every climber must use a figure eight knot and barrel knot
• Every climber must belay with an ATC (belay device)
• Palm down belay technique only. Brake hand always on rope
• Never drop anything while climbing on the wall
• Never climb past or unclip the top climbing anchors
• Never place your fingers, hands, or feet on the metal bolt hangers
• No down climbing allowed unless you have beenauthorized to do so by RiverPlex climbing staff
• No cell phone, PDA, MP3 player may be used while actively climbing or belaying
• Do not climb/traverse under another climber
• If the RiverPlex climbing wall staff have not personally shown or authorized you to do something DO NOT DO IT

APPROPRIATE CLOTHING/FOOD & DRINK

• Athletic shoes, running shoes or climbing shoes ONLY.
• Climbing barefoot is not allowed
• Shirts must be worn at all times
• Jewelry MUST be removed (necklaces, chunky rings, watches, long earrings etc.)
• No food or drink (with the exception of water bottles) permitted in the climbing area
• You may not use the wall if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• No gum allowed in the climbing wall area