Notices & Events

NO WATER THURS. 5.17

•Due to repair, there will be NO water on Thurs. and possibly Fri. morning.

•Portable toilets, Robinson and Watkins are available for restroom services and Robinson is availble for showers.

Annual Steam Shutdown

•No Hot Water May 14th - May 18th

•Affected areas: Towel service, showers, building temperature

Courts/Studio Closed

•The following courts will be closed May 14th - June 3rd due to refinishing:

•Knopp and Yoder Courts, Racquetball Courts 1-4, and Aerobics/KU Fit Studio

•All courts and the studio should be ready by June 4th

ASRFC Hours and Program Information

Starting May 12th, the ASRFC and programs will have reduced hours and availability. Check them out!

KU Fit

•Check out the new interim schedule! Mon., 5.14 - Fri., 6.1. Price for the Interim is $10 for the entire session - that is $10 for 3 weeks!!

•The new KU Fit Summer Schedule begins June 4th! Cost is $25 for the entire summer! New Summer Schedule!

Faculty/Staff Members Payroll Deduction

•Forms are now available! Two options to choose from: Click here

Outdoor Pursuits

•It's that time of year to get out and enjoy the weather! Why not rent some camping equipment for a weekend outing? Check out our awesome rental prices!

Congratulations ASRFC Staff!

Climbing Wall Policies

Climbers who have not been belay certified will not be allowed to belay.

• Chalk Ball must be used while climbing, no lose chalk.
• A climbing wall staff must be present to climb or boulder.
• All participants must use the proper equipment. Recreation Services provides all equipment, an outdoor pursuits staff must approve other equipment prior to its use.
• Climbing shoes are the only shoes allowed on the wall.
• NO BAREFOOT CLIMBING.
• No toe shoes.
• Closed toe/closed heel shoes must be worn at all times in the climbing area.
• Any climber trying to climb onto the balcony or ledge will be asked to get down or to leave climbing wall area.
• No horseplay or unsafe climbing practices are allowed.
• All participants will provide proper care of all equipment.
• Only a follow through figure-eight knot may be used to tie in the climber.
• The belayer must use a locking carabiner and GriGri.
• NO ATC (During Open Rec.)
• No hip belaying.
• Only four climbers are allowed on the main wall at a time.
• Lead Climbing may only be done by participants during club time who have completed a series of clinics. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Only those certified to Lead Belay may do so during club time.
• Do not step under or over an active belay.
• KU Rock Climbing Wall policies and procedures must be followed at all times.
• No personal items are to be left along the wall under the windows.
• Staff only in the closet area.
• No Trad Climbing on wall.
• No Aid Climbing on wall.
• Do not add or remove climbing holds, Ask supervisor.
• Do not step on ropes or any other equipment.
• Do not use bolts or quick-draws as handholds.
• No Climbing between the Arch and the Glass.
• No sitting down or lying down while belaying.
• No stepping on ropes, dropping/tossing of carabiners/belay devices, or other unsafe actions.
• *NOTE: All participants MUST fill out a new climbing waiver at the beginning of each school year.

Failure to abide by these policies will result in a one-time warning. Subsequent offenses could result in suspension from the wall. These rules are made for the safety of all participants and the longevity of this facility.