ALASKA GYM RULES & CHILD POLICY

• Anyone climbing, bouldering or belaying must be checked in at the front desk.
• Anyone climbing, bouldering or belaying must have participated in a gym orientation and be certified by Alaska Rock Gym staff to belay, lead belay or lead climb.
• Climbers must use a UIAA approved harness and belay device. All equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Climbers must be on belay when climbing above one body length in height off the floor.
• No street shoes, food, or beverages on the padded surfaces.
• Children under the age of 14 must be SUPERVISED by a parent or guardian at ALL TIMES.
• No swinging, hanging or pulling on the ropes.
• No running, screaming or horseplay.
• Please be respectful of our family friendly environment.

Lead Rope Requirements

Personal lead ropes may be used in the gym, but MUST meet the following specifications:

• UIAA certified dynamic rope in good condition
• 9.4mm – 10.2mm diameter
• 35M absolute minimum length or longer

The Alaska Rock Gym is not responsible for inspecting or approving personal climbing equipment used in the gym.

Boulder Area Guidelines

• Anyone climbing in the boulder area must be checked in at the front desk and have participated in a boulder orientation with Alaska Rock Gym staff.
• BOULDERING IS DANGEROUS! You will fall, and injuries are common. Use spotters where appropriate, keep fall zones clear.
• DO NOT CLIMB ABOVE YOUR ABILITY to control and absorb the fall! Take the force of the fall to the pad – tuck and roll.
• BE AWARE OF OTHER CLIMBERS in your area, don’t climb above others.
• DO NOT CLIMB OVER THE TOP EDGE OF THE BOULDER WALL.
• Keep harnesses, water bottles and chalk bags OFF PADDED SURFACES.
• NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES allowed past the seating area.
• NO STREET SHOES allowed on the padded surfaces.

Youth Supervision Guidelines

Children Ages 10-13

• All children in the bouldering area between the ages of 10 to 13 must be within eyesight of a supervising adult at all times
• Children between the ages of 10 to 13 must be under direct supervision of a supervising adult while using the auto belays

* A supervising adult is one who is actively engaged in the climbing experience of the children for whom they are responsible for.

A supervising adult may not be responsible for more than 5 children under the age of 14 at any time.

Children Ages 9 & Under

Children 9 years and under are not allowed in the boulder area except during published youth bouldering hours

• When in the facility, all children ages 9 & under must be accompanied by a non-climbing/belaying, supervising adult; children should be kept by your side at all times.
• You may not supervise and climb / belay simultaneously.

* A supervising adult is one who is actively engaged in the climbing experience of the children for whom they are responsible for.

A supervising adult may not be responsible for more than 3 children aged 9 & under at any time

Youth Boulder Hours

Wednesday & Saturday: 9:30am – 12:00pm

Infant/Child Policy

Infants in Carriers

• Please place properly restrained infants in carriers only on hard floor surfaces.
• Please do not place carriers on any padded surfaces. Padded surfaces are fall zones.
• Infants need to be in caregiver’s direct line of sight at all times.

• Infants that can crawl, scoot, roll, or otherwise move themselves must be within arm’s length and closely attended by a non-climbing, non-belaying caregiver at all times.
• Padded surfaces are fall zones, not play areas. Please keep mobile infants off padded surfaces.

Toddlers

• Toddlers that can walk or run must be within arm’s length of a non-climbing, non-belaying caregiver at all times.
• They may be on a padded surface only if they are actively climbing with a non-climbing caregiver

Behavioral Expectations

• Please remember that climbing requires focus and the ability to hear one’s partner.
• If your infant, toddler, or child is causing a disruption to other patrons by crying/screaming, or running/crawling into fall zones, please attend to them immediately.
• If the behavior becomes continuous, we ask that you remove your child from the area.