Rules
Introduction
TRC’s rules are really for the benefit of our customers. They help us to operate the safest possible facility. They also help everybody get along. Many of our customers are new to climbing and have no way to know the “rules of the road.” Being clear and helping all our customers get on the same page helps everybody have the best time possible. Click on the topic of interest.
- Personal Responsibility
- Climbing Rules
- Bouldering Rules
- Indoor Climbing Etiquette
- Climbing with Kids
- Being good neighbors
Personal Responsibility
Indoor rock climbing and bouldering involves certain inherent risks. It is the participant’s responsibility to understand these risks and make the decision to participate. At TRC all climbers and boulderers must acknowledge these risks and take personal responsibility for their own safety by signing our Acknowledgment of Risk agreement.
General Rules & Regulations
- All climbers must check in at the front desk. TRC customers must remain in the TRC facility. The Racquet Club and courts are off limits.
- All climbers must have a valid waiver. Minors bringing a waiver signed by a parent or guardian must also bring a copy of the signer’s driver’s license.
- Parents are responsible for their children. Children under the age of 14 must either have adult supervision or be a participant in a TRC program.
- Equipment:
Harnesses must be commercial products designed for climbing. Rescue, tree and fire equipment is not permitted.
Helmets are available on request. Climbers may also use their own helmets.
All helmets must be CE or UIAA approved for climbing. Non-climbing helmets, such as bicycle or ski helmets, are not permitted.
Gri-gri’s are only permitted for advanced climbers with lead certification.
- Shoes must be worn. No barefoot climbing, open-toed sandals, hiking boots or hard soled shoes.
- No climbing with personal stereos, iPods, etc.
- Participants will be charged for unreturned rental equipment.
- Everyone in the climbing area must display their tag. All others must remain in the registration and observation areas.
- No teaching or instruction except by Rock Club staff.
- The Rock Club is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
- Water in “sport bottles” is allowed in the climbing area. No other food, drinks or gum are allowed on the padded landing surface.
- Drugs, alcohol or objectionable language are not permitted. We are a PG-13 facility. Offenders may be removed without refund.
- The Rock Club reserves the right to expel any participant judged unsafe or objectionable to other customers.
Bouldering
The bouldering terrain at TRC is radical. As such, boulderers must take responsibility for not climbing beyond their ability, ensuring their own safety and the safety of others in the bouldering area.
- Bouldering is only allowed in the bouldering area unless bouldering problems are set elsewhere and mats are in place. Traversing is allowed anywhere, but never over head-high.
- Bouldering with harnesses is not permitted.
- Never boulder underneath anybody else.
- Small mats should be positioned over the spaces between the large colored mats. Never move mats when someone is climbing.
- Topping out is only allowed using the marked routes. Any climber attempting to top out requires a spotter. Only 1 top out attempt is allowed at a time.
- Climbers are responsible for appointing their own spotters.
- Climbers should always assess their comfort level in spotting another climber, or in being spotted. Nobody is ever obligated to spot!
Indoor Climbing Etiquette
- Climbers are encouraged to stretch and loosen or warm up prior to climbing.
- Please avoid stepping on the ropes.
- Climb Safe!! All climbers must use a belayer-check-climber and climber-check-belayer system before every climb. Check each other’s harness, knot, belay device and anchor.
- Climb Safe!! Always use standard climbing commands: “On belay?” “Belay on!” “Climbing?” “Climb on!”
- Climbers should never climb faster than the belayer can keep the rope secure. The belayer should let them know if they need to slow down.
- Please stay on line, on route and avoid crossing other ropes. Climbers should never climb directly above or below others on the wall.
- Remove all jewelry, watches, keys, etc. These objects can cause injury and break. They are also bad for the crash pads!
- Don’t bogart that rope! If you and you partner have climbed the route, give the rope to those waiting.
- Keep your eyes open! We encourage experienced climbers to help nOObs.
Climbing with Kids
Ages & Supervision
- All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. Drop-offs are not permitted except for parties and supervised activities.
- Children 8 and under are restricted to the Training Center unless under direct, one-on-one adult supervision. “Direct” means either within arm’s length or on belay.
- Leaving unaccompanied children behind in the Training Center to belay in the main area is NOT permitted. If you bring more than one child please plan accordingly!
- Children under 10 must be accompanied to the rest rooms.
Kid’s Climbing Rules & Etiquette
- Swinging from the ropes or pulling them is never permitted.
- No one under age 14 is allowed in the bouldering area unless participating in a TRC program.
- Running and unsupervised roaming are not permitted. This rule will be strictly enforced.
- No food or drinks in the Training Center. Water in “sport bottles” is allowed in the main area.
- Please use your “indoor voice” in the main climbing area.
- No horseplay in the main area. Moderate horseplay in the Training Center is expected!
- When climbing in the main area please exercise restraint in selecting routes. If other climbers are waiting and the climber can’t make the climb in a couple attempts please move on to another route.
Please help us be good neighbors!
We’re located in a densely populated residential neighborhood. Please help us be good neighbors. You can help by keeping noise levels low, especially at night. Please drive cautiously and observe traffic regulations.
