We have had a great response from all the climbing community. Super great cooperation. Everyone is staggering their arrival, wearing a mask, respecting the 2m distance and being generous to their fellow climber.
Our next step is to allow non-members back into the gym and new people too. Any climbers who have already passed our belay test can now book a spot and come climbing. For those who have not done a belay test with us yet, sharpen up those skills before you come for your first visit. Belay Tests will be strict and we’ll be expecting high levels of safety to allow for the best possible physical distancing practices. We can’t come closer than 2m to make adjustments or help you make adaptations. So sorry. (And as always, you need to show us your stuff using a GRIGIRI)
We are also welcoming non-climbers, but under the guidance of members as a non-belayer. We aren’t quite there for restarting Beginner Lessons, although Harrison is doing a few to work out the kinks.
Members (EFT and year pre-paid) receive two passes to bring a non-climber to the gym each month with no charge for the day pass. During our COVID-19 reopening, we are including rentals too! That means you can introduce your bubble-friend to climbing at no cost. Each member will have to sign a non-belayer agreement taking responsibility for their climber’s safety. The non-belayer will have to sign a waiver and the jointly sign the non-belayer form too.
We look forward to seeing some new faces in the gym as we move towards normal operation.