Penn Campus Recreation

• General
  • All climbers must obtain a climbing wall membership during open climbing hours at the climbing office.
  • All climbers must check in at the climbing wall desk with a Penn ID before climbing by presenting a valid membership or day-use pass
  • Climbing is only permitted during posted open climb times
  • All belayers must pass the belay certification test
    • Climbing Wall members interested in becoming belay certified must pass the belay test administered by a Climbing Wall Attendant.
      • Note: You must have another member of the wall willing to climb for you to complete your test.
    • To pass the test, you must successfully perform all safety checks and belay techniques without any assistance or instruction.
    • Learn to Belay classes will be coming later in the semester for those interested in learning the basic and becoming belay certified.
  • Personal equipment used by climbers must be inspected by climbing wall staff
  • Do not hold on to belay bars, lead climbing draws, or anchors at any time
  • You must be 6 years old or older to use the climbing wall. Minors are required to have an adult present. The legal guardian must sign a minor consent form
  • Shirts and closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times
  • All injuries, no matter how minor, must be reported to staff
  • Only climbing wall staff may move or tighten holds or fixed quickdraws
  • Any actions perceived as dangerous or negligent could result in suspension of privileges
• Bouldering
  • Patrons are not permitted to boulder above 12 feet at hand height
  • Do not boulder under roped climbers
  • It is recommended to have a spotter whenever bouldering. Down climbing is preferred