Waiver

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All climbers must have a signed waiver on file before using the gym. Climbers under the age of 18 must have the waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Under normal circumstances, a parent should accompany the minor to the gym for the first time to fill out/drop off the waiver. Once the waiver is on file, the climber may return with a different chaperone or, if over 12, on his/her own.

We understand that in some cases, such as birthday parties and out-of-town visitors, it is not possible or practical for parents to accompany their children to the gym. In these cases, parents may sign the waiver in the presence of the adult who will be accompanying the minor, or a notary public. The accompanying adult or notary should then sign the waiver in the place designated for a witness.

Download the waiver and print it from your computer. To view and print the waiver you need to have the Adobe Acrobat reader installed and configured. If you don't already have it, the free Acrobat reader can be downloaded from Adobe.

Alternately, you can email us at info@portlandrockgym.com and ask us to mail or fax a waiver to you.

Filling out the Waiver

Adults

Climbers 18 years of age or older may fill out a waiver available at the front desk upon arrival at the gym.

Parents of Minors

If you will not be accompanying your child to the gym, you must fill out the waiver in the presence of the adult who will be accompanying the child, or a notary public.

Print your name, and then the climber's name in the appropriate places at the top of the page. Read and initial each paragraph.

Leave the belay experience paragraph blank unless filling out a waiver for a youth over 11 who has belay experience. Everyone must pass our belay test before top-rope belaying at the Portland Rock Gym. To lead climb or lead belay, you must also pass our lead test.

Remember to sign and date on the parent's signature line (parent or legal guardian).

Chaperones should check over the waiver to be sure it is filled out correctly before signing as a witness on the "other third party" signature line at the bottom. Party or group chaperones should witness all parent signatures prior to the event, then sign the "witness" signature line upon arrival in the presence of PRG staff. If you are accompanying your child to the gym, you can leave this line blank. Fill in the climber's full name and address information in the boxes at the bottom.

Children's Policy

Children under 10 years old are not permitted in the bouldering area. This age must be accompanied at all times by an adult that is not climbing or belaying.

Children under 14 must be actively supervised by a trained/experienced adult when in the bouldering area. Exceptions may be made for children with an Annual Memberships and significant climbing experience (determined by PRG staff).

Children under 14 are not allowed in the gym without a chaperone. Climbers must be at least 12 to top-rope belay. Climbers must be at least 14 to lead belay.

Photo of a man lead climbing at Portland Rock Gym

Cancellation and Rescheduling Policies

Intro Class, Friday Night Heights, Tech clinics, Private lessons

If you would likd to reschedule your class, we require 48 hours notice and a $5 reschedule fee. Cancellations without rescheduling results in half the cost of the class returned in the form of store credit for services.

Birthday Parties, Group Events, Kids Camps

To reschedule we require a 48 hour notice and a 10% reschedule fee. Cancellations require 10 days notice and a $50 cancellation fee. Rescheduling or canceling without notice results in half the cost returned in the form of store credit.

No-Shows

If you are unable to make your event time, call us! No-shows forfeit the entire price of the class or event.

Climbing Rules

  1. You may not belay a climber here unless you have been belay approved by the PRG staff and wear a belay card on the back of your harness while belaying.
  2. You may not teach others how to belay, regardless of your ability.
  3. Children under the age of 18 must be actively supervised by an instructor or parent while in the gym. Children 12 and under must not climb higher than head height without being on belay.
  4. You must use the belay system when you climb higher than six (6) feet above the floor (i.e. feet at 6 ft. level).
  5. You must use a UIAA/CE approved harness that is in good condition.
  6. You must belay with a PRG approved belay device. These include tube and stitch style (ATC and Pyramid) as well as auto-locking types (Grigri and Cinch).
  7. No sitting or lying down while belaying.
  8. No climbing above or below other climbers. This includes traversing and staff setting routes.
  9. You must be aware of the possible trajectory of another climber's fall, particularly on the lead wall and overhangs. Stand Clear! If you are climbing and think you may endanger someone if you fall, speak up.
  10. No bare feet or lug-soled boots/shoes allowed on climbing walls.
  11. No alcohol or drugs allowed.
  12. You may not climb here if you have received medical treatment or are using prescription drugs that could impair your alertness or coordination.
  13. Any unsafe condition must be reported immediately to gym staff. This includes damage to equipment, climbing walls, loose holds, accidents and injuries.
  14. You must be certified by gym staff before you lead.

Lead Belaying Rules

  1. Lead climbers and belayers must be approved by gym staff, and must wear belay cards on the back of their harness while lead belaying or climbing.
  2. Leaders must use correct climbing and clipping techniques. These include but are not limited to:
    1. No rope behind your leg.
    2. No back clipping.
    3. No Z clipping.
    4. Leader must clip all quick draws and anchors on lead walls.
  3. Belayers must be attentive at all times while "on belay".
  4. Leaders MUST not lead next to an occupied route.
  5. In order to top-rope a lead route, both anchor bolts and the top four bolts must be clipped.
  6. Leaders must not take intentional lead falls and may not hang their own quickdraws. See Staff for exceptions.
  7. Lead belayers must spot climbers until they have clipped the first bolt.
  8. Lead belayers must stay within arms reach of the wall for the duration of the first four clips, and within eight feet of the first clip thereafter.
  9. Lead climber must remain directly "on belay" at all times off the ground. (No rappelling.)
  10. Down leading is not allowed.
  11. Leaders must use their own UIAA/CE approved rope that is in good condition.

Bouldering Rules

  1. Children under the age of 18 must be actively supervised by an instructor or parent while in the gym. Children 12 and under must not climb higher than head height.
  2. Climbers should use a crash pad.
  3. No Loose chalk. CHALK BALLS and CHALK POTS ONLY.
  4. No standing, jumping or hanging out on the Top-out Boulder.
  5. Don’t land on the edge of the bouldering mats and down-climb whenever possible.
  6. Use a spotter to reduce the chance of injury.