RULES FOR CLIMBING THE WALL
1. All climbers must have a signed release of liability agreement form
on file with Paragon. Parents on the floor need one too.
2. Before top rope belaying at Vertical Adventures, you must pass our
top rope/belay test.
3. Before Lead Climbing or Lead Belaying, you must pass our lead climb/
belay test.
4. Never take brake hand off the rope no matter what belay device you
are using.
5. You may use your own UIAA approved belay device with our ropes.
6. All Climbers must tie directly into their harness properly.
7. Before climbing, double check both you and your belayer's harness,
your knot, your belayer's belay device set-up, anchor (if applicable),
and use proper commands at all times.
8. When bouldering, your feet must not go higher than your head is while
standing on the ground.
9. Help reduce dust by using chalk and chalk balls only in chalk bags
.
10. Respect other climbers and use only appropriate language.
11. We recommend that you anchor in on your belay loop. If you choose
to anchor in from behind, it must be to a haul loop.
12. Always lower climbers slowly and in a controlled manner.
13. Always stand while belaying.
14. All climbers must wear a shirt while in the gym.
15. All climbers must walk around the outside edge of the gym when going
to and from the rock wall.
16. No swinging on ropes.
17. If using an anchor, it must be properly attached.
18. Please walk at all times.
19. Give others a chance on that cool route! While not climbing people
should be on the gray line.
20. Never go behind the Rock Walls.
21. Do not push off the wall while climbing
22. Remove any shoes that leave dirt / mud, or black marks on the wall.
23. Have FUN and Climb SAFE.
24. Do not play or flip into the pits.
25. Do not bounce or play on trampolines or other gymnastics equipment.
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