Rockwall Policies

• No climbing or bouldering unless a Rockwall Staff person is present.
• All patrons must sign a "Release and Indemnification Agreement".
• All patrons must check in with Outdoor Pursuits staff and present ID before climbing.
• All patrons must pass a belay test before their fourth regular visit.
• After passing a belay test you will be supervised as a "Beginner Belayer" for your next 3 visits to the wall.
• Finding a belay partner is your responsibility. The Rockwall Staff attend to overall supervision, and cannot always provide belays.
• Lead climbing will be limited and subject to additional certification.
• No un-roped climbing above the height of the top-most holds on the bouldering wall. No "topping out" on the bouldering wall.
• All climbers must use UIAA approved equipment. Belays must be anchored.
• Only rock climbing shoes or running/athletic shoes will be permitted in climbing area. No bare feet.
• The climbing area is limited to 15 climbers and belayers in total. Others may observe from behind the tens-a-barriers.
• No electronic devices, food or drink allowed in the climbing area.
• Privileges will be revoked if you attempt to climb while intoxicated.
• Unsafe wall conditions should be reported to the RockWall staff immediately.
• Staff reserves the right to ask patrons to leave the wall if circumstances require it.
• Loose chalk is not permitted in the climbing area. Please use chalk socks.

...And a few points of Etiquette:

• All eyes should be on the lookout for safety concerns.
• Spot thy neighbor! Spotting is strongly recommended for all bouldering at the RockWall.
• Stand clear of climbers' fall and swing zones.
• The first boulderer off the ground has the "right of way".
• Do not attempt to pass another climber by climbing above them.

Lending Policies

• Equipment Loans
  
  Campus Rec members may use the ORC equipment lending program so long as they abide by the terms of the program:
  
  
  • Patrons must read and sign the Conditional Use Agreement
  • An Equipment Loan Form will be completed by staff each time equipment is checked out.
  • Patrons may check out no more than one of each item (except PFDs and paddles).
  • An orientation must be completed prior to checking out bikes, stoves, and boats. These orientations are available on a limited basis. (Monday - Thursday 4 pm-Bikes, 4:30 pm-Stoves, 5 pm-Boats)
  • Staff and patron assemble and pre-inspect equipment, confirming good condition. (ex. Set-up of tent prior to and upon return of checkout, to ensure quality.)
  • Fees will be assessed if equipment is returned late, damaged, wet or excessively dirty.
  • Patron will be charged the cost of replacement for equipment which is lost or irreparably damaged.
  • Loans made within the last two weeks of each academic term require documentation of enrollment in the next academic term.
    
    
• Equipment Return
  
  Individuals checking out equipment through the Outdoor Resouce Center must return that equipment at the time appointed on the Loan Form.
  
  
  • Patrons must return eqipment clean, thoroughly dry and in good condition.
  • There should be no instances of users simply "dropping off" equipment without inspection by an Outdoor Pursuits staff.
  • Any patron who fails to return equipment or pay fees will be suspended from the Rec and have a hold placed on his/her records with the UTSA Registrars Office.

These policies are aimed at ensuring that:
* The quipment is returned in good condition
* It is processed and stored appropriately
* Our records of inventory are complete and up to date