Field House Recreation Center Youth Policies

General Facility Entry

AGE 12 & UNDER:

• Permitted in downstairs gym floor and climbing wall with direct supervision at all times
• Climbing wall age limits apply. (See below)
• Not permitted on indoor track, cardio balcony or weight room

AGE 13-17:

• Parent/guardian must accompany child on first visit
• Permitted in all areas of facility. Climbing wall age limits apply. (See below)
• Staff reserves the right to restrict access if needed

Climbing Wall

MINIMUM AGE/WEIGHT:

• 3 years old AND 25 lbs

ADULT TO CHILD RATIOS, AGE 11 & UNDER:

• Age 3-8: 1 adult per 1 child
• Age 9-11: 1 adult per 2 children
• May not belay others unless in a class

AGE 12-13:

• Direct parental supervision required at all times
• May not belay others unless in a class

AGE 14:

• May climb without a parent ONLY during staffed hours, otherwise parent must be present
• May not belay others unless in a class

AGE 15-17:

• May enter the climbing wall unsupervised with proper certifications