ALASKA GYM RULES & CHILD POLICY
- Everyone in the facility must be checked in at the front desk and have a current waiver on file.
- 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 directly 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
- Rope must be 40m or longer
The Alaska Rock Gym is not responsible for inspecting or approving personal climbing equipment used in the gym.
Boulder Area Guidelines
- BOULDERING IS DANGEROUS!
- 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.
- You will fall, and injuries are common. Use spotters where appropriate and keep fall zones clear.
- Do not climb above your ability or off-route to control and absorb the fall. Take the force of the fall to the pad – tuck and roll.
- Be aware of fall zones and other climbers – do not climb above others or walk beneath other climbers.
- Alaska Rock Gym does not allow top out. Do not climb above the last hold, on top of- or behind any climbing wall.
- Keep harnesses, water bottles and chalk bags off padded surfaces.
- No food or beverages allowed past the seating areas.
- 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 Bouldering Hours
Wednesday & Saturday: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Sunday: 1pm – 6pm
REgister for BASE!
Infant/Child Policy
Infants in Carriers
- Please place properly restrained infants in carriers on hard floor surfaces only.
- 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.
Mobile Infants
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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.
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Padded surfaces are fall zones, not play areas. Please keep mobile infants off all 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.
