Rock climbing is a fun, rewarding, and exciting sport. As in all athletic sports, there is an inherent element of risk involved. Climbing or bouldering at any height can result in serious injury or even death. For your safety and for the safety of others, please review these rules and ask any qualified instructor if you are unfamiliar with any aspect of climbing
Top Out Climbing Facility Rules
Climbing or bouldering at any height can result in serious injury or even death.
Participants are responsible for their own safety. Parents, legal guardians, group leaders and chaperons are responsible for the behavior of the
participants under their care.
All participants must sign a liability waiver before entering the facility. Participants under the age of 18 must have their liability waiver signed
by their parent or legal guardian.
Climbers must wear climbing shoes. No street shoes, sandals, boots, or barefoot climbing is allowed.
If you are unfamiliar with any aspect of the facility, ask a staff member for help.
Unsafe and reckless behavior will not be tolerated and Top Out Climbing has the right to revoke climbing privileges.
Do not walk underneath people while they are climbing.
No sitting down on the scramble portion of the top out boulder.
Do not jump, flip, cartwheel, etc. on the climbing mats or over the gaps between the climbing mats.
No running in the facility, especially on the climbing mats.
Top Out Climbing is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Drugs, smoking, or obscenities are not permitted. We are a family friendly facility.
Climbers under the age of 12 shall be actively supervised by a parent or a legal guardian at all times unless accompanied by a coach or instructor.
Please remove all jewelry, keys, watches, etc. These objects can cause injury or break. They are also hazardous to the foam and vinyl flooring.
Climbing is an active sport. Always keep your eyes open. We encourage experienced climbers to help out novices.
Autobelay Safety
Check your harness for any wear or damage before using an autobelay.
Before you begin a climb and before descending at the end of your climb, double check the carabiner is locked onto your belay loop.
Always be sure the carabiner is locked and unobstructed by anything such as clothing before climbing.
When clipping into an autobelay, look at where your climb finishes. You want to clip into the unit closest to where your climb ends.
Before you let go from a climb, position yourself directly underneath the autobelay in order to eliminate any swinging.
Do not climb above the autobelay device at any time.
Do not tug on the autobelay webbing while climbing or before descending. Release with both hands at the same time.
When descending, lean back away from the wall and gently kick off the wall as you are being lowered.
Bouldering Safety
Be aware of other climbers and stay clear of fall zones.
Never boulder over or stand beneath another climber.
Topping out is not permitted on climbs that end early. A climb that ends early will have a “finish tag” on the final hold.
While bouldering, always make sure there is sufficient distance between yourself and another climber. You don’t want to fall into each other.
Bouldering climbs can sometimes intersect and cross over each other.
Make sure your entire climb is clear of other climbers before beginning your climb.
Spotters are recommended on any move where the climber may fall on their head or neck.
Always plan how you are going to come down once you complete your climb. Climbing down safely is an important aspect of the climb as a whole.
Falling Safety
Don’t brace with your arms. Ever.
Land on both feet if possible and never lock your knees upon impact.
Never stick your landing from a height waist high or higher. Falling 10ft + and sticking your landing causes your momentum to fall forward.
Land with your feet shoulder width apart. A pencil dive will cause your knees to hit each other and bruise or it could cause your knees to come into contact with your jaw.
Never hyper extend your knees, once you hit the pad squat into a chair and roll out of your fall. Feet, butt, back, shoulders and head.
Roll out so your shoulders and head touch the pad.