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FACILITY RULES:

• Climbing is dangerous and has inherent risks of serious physical injury. It is your responsibility to acknowledge and assume the risks involved while participating in climbing. You are responsible to ask our staff if you have any questions.
• Everyone who enters the facility must complete a waiver. Parents/guardians must sign for youth under 18.
• Climbers must watch the Bouldering Orientation Video prior to bouldering. Every bouldering fall is a ground fall and has inherent risk of serious injury.
• Top Rope belaying requires Momentum certification from the front desk and is restricted to climbers ages 12 and older.
• Auto Belay climbing requires Momentum certification from the front desk.
• Lead Climbing and Belaying require Momentum certification from the front desk and are restricted to climbers ages 14 and older.
• Climbers are responsible for choosing certified partners, performing partner checks before every climb, and ensuring equipment is being used properly.
• Children under 12 years old must be under direct supervision by an adult (18 years or older) at all times.
• Running is not allowed in the gym, please walk.
• Momentum does not permit any third-party instruction in the gym, including climbing or personal training.
• Always yield to climbers on the wall. Do not walk, sit, stand, or climb beneath another climber.
• Keep padded zones clear of personal belongings and equipment.
• Do not climb under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Momentum is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

YOUTH AREA RULES:

• Climbing is dangerous and could result in serious injury.
• Children under 12 years old must be under direct supervision by an adult (18 years or older) at all times.
• Always yield to climbers on the wall.
• Do not walk, sit, stand, or climb beneath another climber.
• Keep padded zones clear of personal belongings and equipment.
• Yelling, running, and gymnastics are not allowed.

FITNESS AREA RULES:

• It is your responsibility to acknowledge and assume the risks involved when using the fitness area.
• The fitness area is for ages 14 and older.
• Closed toed shoes are recommended. Shirts/Tanks/Sports Bras are required at all times.
• Momentum does not permit any third-party instruction in the gym, including climbing or personal training.
• Dropping weights is prohibited.
• Please use headphones to avoid disrupting others.
• Please wipe off cardio equipment and put away all equipment after use.
• Do not use any broken or damaged equipment and report it to a staff member immediately.
• Should you need assistance please contact a staff member.

ETIQUETTE:

RESPONSIBLE – CONSIDERATE – CONNECTED
Respect each other and your surroundings. Encourage a supportive and friendly environment.

SAFE – AWARE – PROACTIVE
Adhere to safety guidelines, use approved equipment, and seek assistance when needed. 

ADVOCATE – AMPLIFY – IMPACT
We are a community. Be a force for positive change, help promote an inclusive culture and protect climbing for future generations.

BELAY POLICY:

Momentum instructs with and encourages use of the Pull-Break-Under-Slide (PBUS) belay method. The PBUS method naturally allows for the secondary bend in the brake strand and minimizes time spent above the device (See Image Below). The PBUS method is widely endorsed as the most effective way to minimize misuse and prevent bad habits amongst new and experienced users alike.
  1. Pull the slack through the belay device.
  2. Engage the Brake by pulling down on the rope.
  3. While remaining in the braking position, slide your other hand Under your brake hand and engage the brake with that hand.
  4. Slide your brake hand up the rope to allow for additional slack intake. Repeat the process until the climber is ready to be lowered.

Image Source: Learn to Climb: Better Top Rope Belaying article published by Max Ritter on
www.Climbing.com (2016)

When lowering a climber, it is imperative to maintain control of the climbers descent at all times. The braking hand should never let go of the brake-side of the rope. The climber should be lowered at a steady, safe descent speed. Be mindful of your landing zone as the climber approaches the ground.

Some belay devices/climbing harnesses may not meet the required specifications for use at Momentum facilities. We reserve the right to revoke the use of any belay device or harness deemed unsafe or otherwise inappropriate by our staff. If you have any questions about your belay device or harness, please consult our friendly front desk staff for further information.

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