Climbing on an indoor wall is fun and healthy; however there are a number of rules that need to be adhered to so that people do not get hurt on the wall.
Keep the Fall Zone Clear
Keep the Fall Zone Clear of People. This is the most important rule of them all. Climbers fall. If you are waiting for your turn to go up, stand to the side of the climber and remind your friends to do the same. You never know when a climber is going to fall and if you are standing directly beneath them there is a high chance that you could get hit.
Never Top Out or Stand on Holds
Topping out and standing on holds are a couple of things that you do not do. Topping out refers to climbing up to the top of the wall structure of an indoor climbing wall and this is strictly forbidden as it is not designed to support people. Similarly holds are not pieces of kit for you to stand on and they can be damaged by being stood on. They can also fall and hit you, which is bad. When climbing a route, descend from the last hold of the climb and then return to the floor in a safe manner.
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A check list of items to check before setting off with your harness on are as follows: Make sure the waist belt is doubled back and is tight enough. Check that the leg loops are the correct size and fit comfortably on your legs. Check that the belay device is loaded correctly.
Use Clear Belayer Commands
Always use clear belayer commands and agree the call-and-response for the specific occasion before you start to climb. Examples of common commands are: “Climb when ready”, “climbing”, “take”, “lower”. Always use these commands on every occasion and shout them clearly so that they can be heard above the noise of other climbers on busy walls.
Learn to Fall Safely
When climbing it is inevitable that at some point you will fall. This should not be something that causes you too much concern, as it is easily practised on lower sections of the climbing wall. If you do fall, avoid placing your hands behind you with straight arms as this can lead to a broken wrist. Falling climbers should aim to be as relaxed as possible and have slightly bent limbs. The rope and climbing harness are designed to absorb the fall, so let them do the work for you.
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