CLIMBING WALL RULES
Climbing Wall Waiver

1. The Climbing Wall may be used only when Climbing Wall Staff is present.
2. Climbing Wall participants must successfully complete an orientation or skills check and sign a waiver of release each year before utilizing the Climbing Wall.
3. The IMRS staff reserves the right to ask participants to leave the facility at any time for unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
4. Participants are required to properly use the ropes, carabiners and belay devices provided by the IMRS department.
5. Participants must use proper safety equipment when utilizing the climbing wall: Harnesses, shoes, and helmets are available for use at the wall. The Climbing Wall Staff must approve participants’ personal harnesses, shoes or helmets.
6. For bouldering, a spotter is required at all times. When bouldering, the participant's hands cannot exceed the black line.
7. Climbers must provide a belayer. Back up belayers are required until further authorization by the Climbing Wall Staff.
8. Climber and Belayer harnesses must be doubled-backed at the waist and leg loop buckles.
9. A belay device must be attached to the belayer’s harness by a locking carabiner (participants may not use their own belay devices).
10. Participants must check the climber’s knot, harness and belay system prior to each climb.
11. Proper climbing and belaying commands must be used at all times.
12. Sandals, bare feet or socks are not permitted.
13. For safety reasons, the wearing of jewelry is discouraged and hair should be pulled back.
14. Loose chalk is not permitted on the wall; participants must have chalk balls in a chalk bag.
15. Instruction is to be given by the Climbing Wall Staff only. Instruction is for indoor climbing use only and should not be substituted for outdoor climbing.

BOULDERING WALL RULES
Bouldering Wall Waiver

1. Participation in all activities in the HPER Building, on the Intramural Fields, or in any program sponsored by the HKRD Department or IMRS Program, regardless of location, is voluntary on behalf of all participants. All participants acknowledge and agree that the University of Arkansas does not provide insurance for any of its activities and shall not be liable for any injuries that occur at any of these locations or in any of its programs.
2. Wall can only be utilized during operational hours and while staff is present.
3. Participants must sign a waiver and be at least 15 years of age.
4. Participants must sign-in at the registration desk before using the wall and present proper identification.
5. The IMRS staff reserves the right to ask participants to leave the facility at any time for unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
6. Participants must have a spotter at all times.
7. Participants are required to properly use crash pads at all times.
8. Hands and feet are not allowed on any part of the ceiling, display areas or outdoor equipment.
9. Intentional jumping off the wall is not allowed.
10. Loose chalk is not permitted on the wall; participants must have chalk balls in a chalk bag.
11. Patting chalk on wall is not permitted; chalk is for hands only.
12. Shirt and shoes are required; sandals or boots are not allowed.

Enjoy, climb safely and pull hard!