Climb on.

The safety of our staff, members, and guests is our #1 priority. As we learn more, we’ll be fine-tuning our practices. You can always check back here to find the latest.

Below you will find what we expect from both our staff as well as from our customers while visiting our facility.

Updated 5/17/21 based on confirmed regulations. Protocols are subject to changes from local and state health guidelines.

Operational Policies

• We are open to the general public.
• Reservations are not required to visit.
• As of Saturday, May 15th, visitors are no longer required to wear a mask while exercising or otherwise visiting our facilities.
• We will keep a supply of masks available behind the front desk if you prefer to wear one, or you can bring your own. Check in with us and we will be happy to take care of you. We respect whichever decision you choose to make regarding masks.
• Please know that we will not have a policy for checking vaccinations. We do recommend that anyone not fully vaccinated wear a mask per the guidance provided by the state. Additionally, any state guidelines that are specific to youth programs will still apply (e.g.: mask policies).

Cleaning & Disinfectants

• All rental shoes will be sanitized with a hospital grade disinfectant spray that eliminates 99.9% of viruses after each use.
• We highly encourage all visitors to bring their own harness, shoes, and belay devices if needed.
• All sanitizer must be at least 60% as recommended by the CDC Guidelines.
• All disinfectants will be of “hospital grade” and stated to be effective in killing 99.99% of viruses. Examples of this disinfectant include common household brands such as Lysol.

Health & Safety Code of Conduct

We ask that all who enter our facilities comply with these guidelines.

Customers will:

• Wash hands/sanitize before entering facility and regularly throughout their visit
• Follow all rules on signage

Employees will:

• Wash hands/sanitize before entering facility and regularly throughout their shift
• Not physically assist with harnesses or auto belays (verbal only)
• Maintain a clean environment following a strict cleaning schedule, frequently sanitizing high use areas such as doorknobs, railings, countertops, and other high-use areas
• Disinfect shared objects (i.e. waiver stations, keyboards, credit card scanners) after use
• Notify a manager and release their shift if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19

Conduct Rules

These are our climbing area rules. Follow ‘em, or face the music:

• No food or drinks are allowed on the blue matted floors or bouldering areas.
• No loose chalk is allowed, chalk must be confined to chalk balls.
• Do not swing on the ropes or run. Unruly conduct will be cause for removal from the gym.
• Participants at Triangle Rock Club must be at least 12 years of age in order to belay, lead, use exercise equipment or top out on the boulder.
• Guests age 11 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• The use of vulgar language or improper conduct is not permitted.
• Climbing at TRC or using any TRC equipment while under the influence of intoxicating substances is not permitted.
• Triangle Rock Club is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• There is no climbing instruction, personal training, coaching, or commercial use of TRC without specific authorization by a TRC Manager. This includes teaching others how to belay.
• All participants must use the proper equipment. Equipment brought into Triangle Rock Club shall be used at the sole and exclusive risk of the owner of such equipment.
• Before belaying, lead climbing, or lead belaying, you must be approved by a Triangle Rock Club staff member and display issued belay or lead tag.
• All belayers and climbers must utilize proper belay technique and DOUBLE CHECK their set up before beginning the climb. The belayer will check the climber’s gear and knots, and the climber will check the belayer’s gear and system and exchange confirmation that the setup is correct. This must be performed at the start of every climb.
• Lead climbing at TRC is a privilege. While leading, climbers are required to clip all appropriate gym draws on that route. There are no skipping clips. Practice lead falls are not allowed in the facility except in lessons supervised by TRC staff. Breaking these rules is grounds for removal of lead privileges.
• Do not boulder underneath roped climbers. Roped climbers have the right of way on all walls.
• It is recommended to have a minimum of one spotter per climber when bouldering. When bouldering the boulder’s hands shall not pass the line of color change on the roped wall.
• A climber’s voluntary participation in bouldering indicates their acknowledgment that bouldering is dangerous and that a spotter may not prevent injuries. Spotters understand that they may be injured by a falling boulderer.
• A shirt must be worn in all areas of the facility.
  

Fitness Rules

1. No loose chalk
2. Children under 12 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian
3. Please rerack your weights and wipe down equipment after use
4. Please wear appropriate exercise attire at all times. Proper athletic shoes are also required. No open-toed shoes, open-backed shoes, boots, sandals, or rock climbing shoes are allowed.
5. Report all equipment malfunctions, personal injuries and specific concerns immediately to the Fitness Coordinator.
6. Please be courteous of your fellow gym users.

General Safety Guidelines

• Use your equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Always communicate clearly with your partner and use standard climbing commands.
• When bouldering, use spotters and spot others.
• When spotting or belaying, give the climber your full attention.