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Recreational Sports
Climbing Wall
The ISU Sycamore Climbing Wall is 30 feet high with three changeable climbing routes with different degrees of difficulty. There is also a bouldering line for low climbing.
Who can climb?
ISU students, faculty, staff, their spouses and dependents (minimum age 7yrs.) and Community members over the age of 18. Any dependents under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian/group leader present.
Group Reservations
The Sycamore Climbing Wall is available for both University and non-University groups. A non-University group must supply a certificate of insurance. Non-university groups may include minors of 7 yrs. of age or older. Please call (812) 237-4097 for details.
Does it cost?
F R E E for ISU STUDENTS.
Now it's also FREE for staff, faculty and their dependents, plus Community members!
- Belay Workshop: $5
- Non ISU Climbing: Now FREE with paid single membership
- Non ISU Climbing: Now FREE with Daily Pass
When can I climb?
- Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- Friday - Sat: Closed
Assumption of Risk and Safety Contract Forms
All participants must have signed copies of the "Assumption of Risk" form and the "Safety Contract" form on file. Individuals under 18 years of age must have the two forms signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Equipment
Climbers may wear their own harnesses and/or helmets upon an approved inspection by the staff. Only ISU carabiners, belay devices and ropes may be used. Climbers should wear climbing shoes, athletic shoes or hiking footwear. Only enclosed chalk balls or resin bags may be used. No loose chalk.
Freddie climbs the Sycamore Wall!
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Wall Orientation
All climbers will be required to go through a short wall orientation which includes fitting of a harness and helmet, instruction on securing the belay rope and safety procedures.
Belaying
Belaying is the task of safely securing a climber by a rope, feeding the rope out, taking up slack and safely lowering the climber. This is a skill which requires some basic instruction. The climbing wall staff is not present for the purpose of belaying. However, the climbing wall staff may belay when time allows. Therefore climbers should be expected to bring their own belayers. Belayers must hold a current “ISU Belay Card.” These cards will be given upon successful completion of a belay workshop. The workshops will be taught on a regular basis and will typically take one hour to complete. All participants are strongly encouraged to take a belay workshop and receive a “belay card.” The first several days of wall operation will be dedicated to getting as many participants through belay workshops as possible. Belay cards hold belay privileges for the Sycamore Climbing Wall only!
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