Programming Information

Belay Clinic 
To belay is the act of tending a climber’s rope to take out slack and secure a fall. The belayer is the person securing the climber. Participants in this instructional program are taught the proper belaying procedures and are held to the same standards as staff. Having the certification allows members to belay for each other without being dependant on CRC staff every time they wish to climb.

Unable to make the available clinic dates? Contact the Climbing Wall Manager (link to Jim.Jamriska@uc.edu) to set up class for you and your friends (minimum of three participants required).

Belay Clinic Cost:  $30.00/per participant (includes belay test)
Belay Clinic Schedule: Saturday, January 26; Saturday, February 23; Saturday, April 19
Time: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm*
 *clinics may run a little longer/shorter depending on number of participants

Minimum/Maximum: 3/10
Registration Deadline: The Wednesday before each session

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Belay Tests
Experienced climbers who can demonstrate the necessary and required skills may take the belay test without attending the CRC Belay Clinic.

The belay test consists of both written and practical sections. Upon successful completion of the belay test, members become beginning belayers and receive a punch card to keep on their harness while climbing at the Campus Recreation climbing wall. After satisfactorily belaying on 10 separate days, members receive a certified belay card to wear on their harness.

Belay tests must be taken annually to maintain a safe climbing environment. Belay tests may be taken during regular climbing wall hours when the wall is not busy.

Belay Test Cost: $15.00 per test 

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Intro to Climbing
This two hour class will cover proper terminology and technique, bouldering and top rope climbing. Harnesses and shoes are provided, but participants may choose to bring their own.

Intro to Climbing Cost:  $15.00 per session for members, $19.50 per session for non-members
Dates: Saturday, January 19; Saturday, February 16; Saturday, April 12
Times: 10:00 am to Noon
Minimum/Maximum: 3/10
Registration Deadline: The Wednesday before each session

Unable to make it on Saturdays from 10 am to Noon? No problem, groups of 3 to 10 people may schedule a separate clinic for the same price per person!

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Family Climb Time Saturdays
Family Climb Time Saturdays is the latest benefit to those families with memberships. The climbing wall promotes personal growth, pride, self-confidence and is a great experience to share together. The family rate is only $5.00 which includes harness rentals for each member. A Climbing Wall Specialist will assist members as they attempt to scale the 28’ or 40’ climbing wall.