Climbing Waiver

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Please Read carefully before giving consent and agreeing to this waiver.

1. Participation Statement

Please be aware that indoor climbing, even in a well managed facility, is not risk free. By climbing here, you acknowledge the following statement:

The British Mountaineering Council recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

“All climbing and bouldering activities have a risk of serious injury or death. Participants must be aware of and accept that even if they follow all good practices there may still be the risk of accident and injury. It is the responsibility of the participant to adhere to the conditions of use.”

It is important that you understand this document. There is inherent risk involved with climbing centres and associated activities. By signing this form, you are stating you understand that these risks cannot be completely removed. If you do not understand any of the terminology or content, ask a member of staff to clarify.

2. Additional notes

Climbing is movement at height and there is a risk that you could slip and fall at any time. Climbing beyond your capabilities on any wall is more likely to result in a fall.

Climbing holds may spin or break at any time. This can cause you to fall unexpectedly and increase the risk of injury.

The soft matting under the bouldering wall does not make the activity safe. Broken and sprained limbs are common. Uncontrolled falls are likely to result in injuries to yourself and others, and even a well controlled jump from height can result in injury.

When climbing you must always ensure your landing zone is clear. Obstructions in a climber’s landing zone increases the risk of injury.

Do not climb unless you are under direct supervision of a competent adult.

The staff are available to assist if you have any questions

3. Conditions of Registration

You must answer the following questions with either “YES” or “NO”. Only climbers who answer “YES” to all the questions will be registered and allowed to climb in a novice session.

Do you understand there is a risk of injury involved?

Have you read and understood our Conditions of Use and Rules for climbing and bouldering?

Do you agree to abide by our Conditions of Use and Rules?

Do you understand that the boulder matting does not remove the risk of injury?

Do you agree to follow the direct instruction from our Wall team?

4. Supervision by you

Minor(s) must not climb or boulder in the centre without supervision. By signing this form you are taking full responsibility for their safety while in the centre and for any damage or injury they may cause to other people, regardless of their ability or level of experience.

When you are supervising you must remain in position to assist them as required.

When they are climbing (including bouldering) you must remain with them at all times.

If you are supervising a minor you must have the permission of their parent or guardian to supervise them climbing indoors.

Particular care should be taken at all times when supervising children in the centre.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you use all equipment according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and best practice. If you are unfamiliar with your guest’s equipment or would like assistance please speak to a member of the climbing team.

4.1 Supervision readiness

You must answer the following questions with either “YES” or “NO”. Only climbers who answer “YES” to all the questions will be registered and allowed to climb unsupervised.

For any novices under the age of 18, I have permission from their parent / guardian to supervise them indoor climbing?

Will you remain with the novice at all times when they are climbing?

Will you remain close enough to assist them if needed when they are belaying?

5. Supervision by us

Minor(s) must not climb or boulder in the centre without supervision. By signing this form, you acknowledge you are taking full responsibility for the safety of the minor(s) under your care and for any damage or injury they may cause to other people, regardless of their ability or level of experience. You also consent to our staff supervising the minor(s) during the Unsupervised Minor sessions.

5.1 Staff Supervision Consent

You must answer the following questions with either “YES” or “NO”. Only adults, on behalf of the minor(s), who answer “YES” to all the questions will allow the minor(s) to climb under a Sport and Recreation climbing instructor’s supervision.

Are you aware that the minor(s) participant, who is linked to your account, will be participating in physical activities, in particular indoor climbing and bouldering, solely at your own discretion and the discretion of the minor(s)?

Do you acknowledge that participation in the climbing activities entails known and anticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to you or the minor(s), to you or the minors’ personal property?

Do you understand that those risks cannot be eliminated without jeopardising the essential qualities of the Climbing & Fitness Activities?

Do you understand that the risks include but are not limited to: Scrapes, cuts and bruises, falling off of equipment, muscle and joint strains and sprains, broken wrists, ankles, legs and other bones?

Are you aware if the minor(s) has any existing health, mental or physical conditions that it may increase their risk in participating in the Climbing & Fitness Activities?

Have you informed the minor(s) that they must follow the rules and instructors communicated by the instructors and wider Sport and Recreation staff?

Do you understand that you must remain inside the facility for the duration of the session to ensure you are responsible for the minor(s)?

Do you understand that if the minor(s) does not follow the instructors, they may lose their privilege to participate in the Climbing & Fitness Activities?

Do you agree with the participation statement and conditions of use?

Declaration of fact

I confirm that I will not allow a novice climber to belay for me unless supervised by a registered climber that has signed a form to take responsibility for them.

I confirm that I have answered the above information with a “YES”, and if any information changes I will notify the centre.

I certify that to the best of my knowledge, I do not suffer from a medical condition which might have the effect of making it more likely I will be involved in an accident which could result in injury to myself or others.

I have read and agreed to your Conditions of Use and Rules for climbing and bouldering.

I have read and agreed to your privacy policy and understand the information I have provided will be used for to create and populate user accounts on your leisure management system

I have read and agreed to your health commitment statement

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