Climbing Center Rentals

• All participants must be able to fit into a climbing harness. Climbing Center Attendants have the discretion to refuse any climbers who cannot wear a climbing harness as intended by the manufacturer
• Climbers must weigh no less than 35 pounds and are recommended to be at least 6 years of age to climb
• All minors must be accompanied by their parent and/or legal guardian when at the Climbing Center
• Parent and/or legal guardians must remain in the Climbing Center area when their child is present
• Minors climbing in the bouldering cave are required to have a spotter at all times

General Climbing Policy

• A Climbing Center Acknowledgement of Risk and Policies form must be completed prior to participating at the Climbing Center
• Participation in a Climbing Center orientation must be completed prior to participating at the Climbing Center
• Climbing shoes are required while climbing and bouldering
• Bare feet are not permitted in the Climbing Center area
• Helmets are available for use but are not required
• The Figure-8 follow-through is the only knot permitted for tying-in at the Climbing Center
• Climbing or belaying while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not permitted
• The use of any mobile technology while climbing or belaying is not permitted
• Lead Climbing is only permitted when designated lead climbing-certified staff are present
• When lead climbers are present on the wall, the adjacent top-ropes may not be used if routes conflict
• Unsafe conditions must be reported to a Climbing Center Attendant immediately

Bouldering Policies

• Spotters are strongly recommended when bouldering
• All climbers must have at least an arm’s length of separation between themselves and other climbers
• Bouldering is permitted on the climbing towers no higher than the first perma-draw, and if no other climbers are present on that section of the wall
• Bouldering is permitted on the climbing towers no high than the first perma-draw and if no other climbers are present on that section of the wall.
• No topping-out (climbing on top of) the bouldering wall.

Equipment Checkout Policies

• All equipment available for check-out at the Climbing Center is free of charge, including: ropes, harnesses, helmets, belay devices, and shoes
• Climbers assume all liability resulting from the use of personal equipment when climbing
• Personal ropes and quick draws are not permitted at the Climbing Center
• Loose chalk is not permitted at the Climbing Center unless confined to a sealed chalk ball. Loose chalk on its own is not allowed

Belaying

• Climbing Center Attendants are available to belay and to perform Belay Assessments as time allows
• A Belay Assessment must be passed each academic year to belay
• A Lead Skills Assessment must be passed each academic year to lead climb or lead belay
• A palm down belay technique is required, with the brake hand remaining on the rope at all times
• Belay Assessments are conducted using a tube-style braking device; Gri-Gri’s, or other assisted braking devices, are only permitted for use by Climbing Center staff
• Belay cards must be clearly displayed on a belayer’s harness at all times while belaying
• Verbal commands and a safety check are required before every climb

• Climbing Center capacity: 25

• Rentals for the SRC Climbing Center require a minimum of 2 hours.
• Participants may participate in a facility orientation prior to climbing.
• All reserved spaces must be cleared completely within 15 minutes after the event's end.

• Cancellations or rescheduling made more than ten (10) business days before the reservation date receive a full refund, less a $20.00 processing fee. 
• Cancellations within ten (10) business days forfeit all payment. Rescheduling within ten (10) days is not guaranteed.

• Payment is due one week prior to the event, unless paying by IDT (Inter-Departmental Transfer).
• Payments can be made at the Student Recreation Center front desk by check, credit card, or cash.
  •  Checks must be paid out to Texas State University – Campus Recreation
•  Failure to make payment within the specified timeframe may result in forfeiture of the reservation.

• Personal articles must be kept in Climbing Center cubbies. 
• Rental of the SRC Climbing Center does not grant access to other areas of SRC. 
• The Department of Campus Recreation is not liable for charges or injuries incurred by the reserving group.
• Groups must abide by Texas State Parking Rules; individuals are responsible for any parking tickets. 
  • More information found here: Parking Services.
• Damage or insufficient cleanup will result in charges to the responsible group. 
• Failure to adhere to any policies or procedures may forfeit the ability to utilize Campus Recreation facilities in the future