Belay on the Black matting, keep the area clear of all unused items, use lockers provided next to the changing rooms.
Report to reception on each visit before you climb.
You must exercise care, common sense and self-preservation at all times.
Report any problems with the walls, equipment or other climbers’ behaviour to a member of staff immediately.
Be aware of the other climbers around you and how your actions will affect them.
Do not distract people while they are climbing or belaying.
Stand well back from the climbing walls unless you are belaying or spotting a climber. Never stand directly under someone who is climbing.
Be aware of items falling out of your pocket while climbing, leave them in lockers.
Only use the auto belays for the route directly below the device, do not use the device on adjacent routes.
If the device is allowed to fully retract without a climber, do not attempt to fetch the sling. Inform staff that this has happened and allow them to retrieve the device.
Helmets should not be worn on the Auto Belay system.
Many of the climbs in the centre have top ropes already in place. Do not take them down to use on other routes.
Do not use your own ‘quick draws’ to lead the top rope walls.
When using the lead walls, you must supply your own appropriately rated dynamic rope. Do not use the centre’s top ropes for lead climbing.
Running belay attachments (runners) are already provided at intervals on the lead walls so you do not need your own ‘quick draws’. You must clip all the runners on the route you are climbing.
Only top rope with the top screw gate karabiner as an anchor, do not re-climb the route with ‘quickdraws’ as top anchors. Unthread your lead rope and start again.
Always use a belay device attached to your safety harness with a locking karabiner. ‘Traditional’, or ‘body’ belaying is not acceptable.
Always pay attention to what the climber is doing.
Always stand as close to the climbing wall as is practical. Sitting or lying down are not acceptable.
The tall walls are designed to be climbed using a rope for protection. Solo climbing is not acceptable on these walls. Always use a rope to protect yourself on these climbs.
Always use a safety harness to attach yourself to the rope.
Always tie the rope directly into the harness using a suitable climbing knot. Clipping in with a karabiner is not acceptable.
Always climb within your capabilities and descend by down climbing, jumping or, at the very least, a controlled fall.
Never climb directly above or below another climber.