Notices & Events

Annual Steam Shutdown: Hot Water is Coming Back!

•The water is gradually warming up and should be hot by this evening - Fri., 5.24.

•Towel service will resume by late afternoon/early evening.

•Thank you for your understanding during this planned shutdown.

Racquetball Court #3 Closed Indefinitely

•Due to shattered glass, this court is closed, but is anticipated to be open on June 17.

•Thank you for your cooperation while it is being fixed.

Enter the Leave Your Mark Design Contest

•Submissions accepted April 17 - June 12

•Open to any KU Student

•Winning design will be put on wall by the track in the ASRFC

Play-By 3-on-3 Men's & Women's BB Tournaments

•Get your team together now for the summer tourney.

•Registration will be from May 22nd - May 29th.; Play will begin May 31st

•Register online at IMLeagues.com/KU

Bikes for Rent in ODP

•Outdoor Pursuits now has bikes available to rent.

•Mountain and Comfort bikes are available.

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.