CORE - Climbing Wall

Operating Schedule

Fall and Spring Semester Schedule:

Monday-Thursday,: 5-9 p.m.
(Closed Wednesday)
Friday & Saturday: 1-5 p.m.
Sunday: 5-9 p.m.

Summer Hours:

Sunday - Thursday 5:30-8:30 p.m.

The Climbing Wall may be used only under staff supervision.

Fee Structure

Use of the Climbing Wall and climbing gear during regular operating hours is free of charge.

Orientation Classes

Orientation Classes are scheduled during each 2-hour period that the Climbing Wall is open.  Orientation classes are required for all new climbers.  Climbers who have completed the leisure skills climbing course or who have previous climbing experience may choose to challenge the belay test.  Comments and suggestions from users of the Climbing Wall are always welcomed and may be directed to Robert Taylor at rtaylo4@clemson.edu.

Group Use of the Climbing Wall

The Climbing Wall is available for reservation by University and community groups during non-operational hours.

General Information

• Reservation requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

• Reservations are available on evenings when the Climbing wall is not open for general use, or during the day according to the availability of staff.  A minimum of 8 participants is required for a group reservation.  The maximum group size is 32.

• Groups with participants under the age of 18 must provide adult supervision in a ratio of 1 adult to 10 participants.

• The program cost includes a reservation fee of $15 (refundable only if the program is canceled by Outdoor Program Staff) and a program fee as listed below.

Policies and Guidelines for Group Use of the Climbing Wall

• Patrons must be at least 8 years of age.
• Patrons must complete a Release and Waiver of Liability/Informed Consent and a Climbing Wall Use Agreement before being permitted to use the Wall.  This form must be signed by a parent for minors (under 18 years of age).
• Climbers will receive instruction in safety rules and basic climbing prior to the activity.
• Climbers must be belayed by a CORE Climbing Wall Staff Member or someone who has successfully completed the belay certification test at the Climbing Wall.

Program Fee Schedule

• Clemson University Group        $6/ Person
• Community and Other Group    $10/ Person

Notes

• Cost for University Groups and Community Groups includes climbing privileges for a 2 hour period and use of CORE climbing gear.  One staff member is provided for every 5 participants.
• Additional staff attendants can be provided at a rate of $10 per hour per attendant.
• Payment of the registration fee is required to hold your reservation date.  Unless other arrangements are made, full payment must be received prior to the reservation date or upon arrival at the event.

Food and Drink Policy

• Food and drinks are not permitted in the climbing area but may be used in a space adjacent to the Climbing Gym.  Tables and chairs can be reserved for your group upon request.

Parking

• Any vehicles parked on campus must display a valid parking permit per Clemson University Parking regulations.  Visitor's passes are available at the visitors center or can be reserved in advanced through the CORE office.  Please call 656-0892 to reserve parking passes.

To make your reservation request please complete the online reservation form or contact our office (864) 656-0892. 

ONLINE GROUP RESERVATION FORM 

Eligibility

The Clemson University Climbing Wall may be used by full time Clemson University students; part-time students who are members of Campus Recreation; faculty and staff who are members of Campus Recreation; community wellness members of Campus Recreation; and the spouses and dependents of the above who have individual memberships or who come under family memberships. The minimum age for use of the Climbing Wall is 8.

Requirements

Participants who are inexperienced in climbing must attend an Orientation Class, pass a safety check, develop and demonstrate basic climbing skills, and complete and submit a Registration form and a Release and Waiver of Liability/Informed Consent before being permitted to use the Climbing Wall (Exception: First time users may try out the wall- with a Climbing Wall attendant belaying- upon completion and submission of a Release and Waiver of Liability/Informed Consent). Experienced climbers may use the wall upon demonstration of proficient climbing and belay skills and completion of a Registration Form and a Release and Waiver of Liability/Informed Consent.
Please Note: Minors (Climbers under 18 years of age) must have the signature of a parent on all forms.

Clemson Orange Point 2012 Climbing Competition

Join us on March 3, 2012 for the Orange Point hosted by the Clemson Climbing Club and the Clemson Outdoor Recreation and Education Program. The competition is part of the Collegiate Climbing Series (CCS) and is one of six stops on the circuit in the southeast. The competition is open to all full time students. The CCS was created by USA Climbing and other schools in the series include The University of Alabama, USC Upstate, University of Alabama Birmingham, and Georgia Southern University. All students who would like to compete for points in the CCS must be registered with USA Climbing.

Details and Registration:

Comp Schedule:

TBA

Registration: Registration is taken online at the climbing club website - http://people.clemson.edu/~cuclimb/

For more information email cuclimb@clemson.edu

Check out the CCS Facebook Site.

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