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Rock Climbing Wall - Courses and Exams
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES


Top-Rope Belay Certification Course:

Designed to teach the skills needed to pass a Top-Rope belay exam.
  • Pre-registration is required. (Maximum 12 participants per course)
  • Hours: Mondays 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (2 hour course)
Cost: $15.00 (equipment & belay certification exam fee included)

Lead Climbing Certification Course:

Designed to teach the skills needed to pass a lead climbing exam. Pre-registration is required. (Maximum 8 participants per course)
  • Prerequisite: Top-rope belay certified and Must be able to flash climb a 5.8 in the gym.
  • Hours: Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (4 hour course)
Cost: $20.00 (equipment & belay certification exam fee included)

Technique Course:

Designed to teach technique and movement skills in order to increase Fluidity, efficiency and grace in the participants climbing.
  • Pre-registration is required. (Maximum 8 participants per course)
  • Hours: Fridays: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (2 hour course)
Cost: $5.00

BELAY EXAMS:


Top-Rope Belay Certification Exam:

All climbers must annually pass* a belay certification exam in order to belay other participants on a top-rope belay system.
  • Offered during Open Climbing hours.
Cost: $5.00

Lead Climbing Certification Exam:

All climbers must annually pass* a lead climbing exam in order to climb or belay other participants on a lead climbing belay system.
  • Offered during Lead Climbing hours. Cost: $6.00

*Failing participants must wait 24 hours before retesting. Retesting is at no charge.

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