General Rules
Anyone climbing or bouldering at the Ridge Roamers wall must have a signed/completed
Liability Waiver on file. If the participant is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal
guardian must sign it for them.
- All climbers must comply with the judgement and decisions of the certification
officers (COs) on duty at the wall.
- The climbing wall is open only to Ridge Roamers members, unless a CO is present and
supervising the non-members use.
- Do not walk on, stand on, or use the ropes improperly.
- Only rock climbing equipment approved by Ridge Roamers COs is to be used at the
climbing wall.
- The use of cellular phones, MP3 players, headphones or similar devices is prohibited
while belaying or climbing.
- Climbing with a cellular phone, MP3 players, headphones, or similar devices that
could be dropped onto or injure others is prohibited.
- Only appropriate climbing footwear is permitted on climbing surfaces. The use of
rock climbing shoes or athletic shoes is recommended. No bare feet allowed on the
climbing wall.
- Please consider using a helmet. Helmets are available for free.
- No snacks, food or beverage (except bottled water) is allowed in the SDC
Multipurpose gym.
- No climbing or belaying is allowed while under the influence of intoxicating
substances.
- The use of vulgar language or improper conduct will result in loss of climbing
privileges.
Any infractions of the above rules will result in loss of privileges for that
event. Repeated infractions will result in loss of climbing priviledges.
Bouldering Rules
- Bouldering is only allowed over padded areas.
- Do not boulder under roped climbers.
- It is recommended to have a minimum of one spotter per climber when bouldering.
- When bouldering, the boulderer's feet shall not pass above the height of the wall
equivalent
to the height of the boulderer's shoulders at ground level.
- A climber's voluntary participation in bouldering indicates their acknowledgement
that bouldering is dangerous
and a spotter may not prevent injuries.
- Spotters understand that they may be injured by
the boulderer if they should fall.
- Ridge Roamers recommends the use of portable landing
mats (crash pads) in addition to existing protective systems, whether provided by
Ridge
Roamers or another climber.
- Move the provided landing mats to the best position to
protect you from a fall when bouldering.
Any infractions of the above rules will result in loss of privileges for that
event. Repeated infractions will result in loss of climbing priviledges.
Belaying Rules
- Only Ridge Roamers certified belayers are permitted to belay climbers.
- All belayers and climbers agree to utilize proper belaying technique and agree to DOUBLE
CHECK their set-up before beginning the climb.
- The belayer will check the climbers gear
and knots, and the climber will check the belayer’s system and exchange confirmation
that the set-up is correct.
This is most important and must be performed at the start of each and every
climb!
- The belayer must pay attention to the climber at all times.
- The belayer should lower theclimber slowly, and with both hands, to avoid a possible rope-burn/drop accident.
- Anchoring is recommended for all belayers (though not required). It is especially
recommended that the belayer anchor when the climber is much heavier than the
belayer.
Any infractions of the above rules will result in loss of privileges for that
event. Repeated infractions will result in loss of climbing priviledges.