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The British Mountaineering Council
Participation Statement

 

 

‘THE BMC RECOGNISE THAT CLIMBING AND MOUNTAINEERING ARE ACTIVITIES WITH A DANGER OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH



Boulder UK
Conditions of Use and Guidelines

TH. PARTICIPANTS IN THESE ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE AWARE OF AND ACCEPT THE ASSOCIATED RISKS AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN ACTIONS AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES.’


1. All climbers must complete and sign a registration form on their first
visit.
2. All climbers must sign the Boulder UK Log Book on entering the facility.
3. Minors, aged 16 years and below, MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult or climber. Under no circumstances can they be left alone without prior arrangement with Boulder UK. Such arrangements will be limited to a maximum stay of 3 hours.
4. All climbers are warned that incorrect use of the facility or climbing beyond your capabilities may result in injury to yourself or others.
5. Group instruction will only be allowed with the prior approval of Boulder UK. Instructors must produce a current qualification and insurance certificate.
6. All wall users should note that the climbing wall areas are unsupervised.
7. Whilst in the climbing areas be aware of falling climbers.
8. Do not climb, stand or sit beneath other climbers.
9. All climbers should be aware that Bolt On Holds can break and or spin.
10. If a hold breaks or spins report it to a member of staff. DO NOT attempt to rectify the problem yourself.
11. Do not remove or interfere with any climbing holds or insitu equipment.
12. Boulder UK accepts no responsibility for loss or damage, (accidental or otherwise), to property and equipment.
13. Lost property will be kept for one month only.
14. When you are not climbing keep clear of the fire exits and the areas beneath the climbing surfaces.
15. Ensure personal possessions are kept clear of the climbing wall, bouldering mat and fire exits.
16. It is your responsibility to ensure that there adequate matting beneath your chosen problem.
17. Jumping off the climbing surface can be dangerous. Boulder UK recommend you climb down.
18. Food, drinks, outdoor footwear and bags/rucksacks are not allowed in the climbing areas.
19. Do not leave toothbrushes or any other objects on the boulder mats.
20. Do not leave any climbing gear in the climbing areas.
21. All accidents must be reported to staff immediately.
22. Boulder UK reserves the right to stop individuals climbing if their behaviour is considered unsafe to themselves or others.
23. Sections of the wall may be closed from time to time for maintenance, route setting or special events. On these occasions, no refund will be issued.
24. Boulder UK reserve the right to close the wall at any time without prior warning. On these occasions, no refunds will be issued.
25. Boulder UK operates a Non Smoking policy.