COVID Slots
We are back to Covid Slots to manage capacity at Crag X. Crag X falls under the same rules as bowling alleys, swimming pools and ice rinks. Places with large volume of air and natural spacing between participants.
Why?
To manage the number of people in the gym at any one time.
To fairly share climbing time.
To comply with Public Health directives.
How?
Online booking slots can be booked for up to 3 climbers at a time.
Booking is done through our RGP Connect app, or by clicking the button below.
When appropriate, we will transition away from booked slots towards our old drop-in model.
Things we are trying to avoid, and what we plan do to about it.
Crowding as one block ends and another block begins.
Buy punches here to make your entry touchless. We are doing touchless transactions at the gym.
Staggered arrival. Leave your home at the start of your climbing session. That way everyone will arrive at a slightly different time and we can avoid crowds every hour on the hour. Climbing sessions are long enough that you shouldn’t have to worry about arriving right at the start to have enough time to climb. If you can’t make your slot -cancel it! Someone can book that spot even while it is happening!!. See how it works here.
Staggered departure. Try not to stay right to the very end of your session block. Have a good session and leave the building. The closer we get to a natural flow while respecting capacity limits the quicker we can leave behind the booking system.
Climbers wanting to book, but spots are not available.
We have staggered slot times and this time we are opening them 6 days ahead of time at the time of the slot. No more waking up early to get a spot!
Share. Maybe climb a shorter session and free up a slot for someone?
Belay tests requiring us to come closer than 2m. CV19 says “Not anymore!”
Belay tests will be strictly pass/fail. We can’t come close to you to make any adjustments or adaptations. We are really sorry about this. Belay test is on a GRIGRI.
Please arrange to have a partner from your bubble available to climb for your belay test. We can’t just grab anyone from the gym anymore!
Things you can do to get ready for climbing:
Get yourself a high quality face-covering. Masks required everyday.
Bring your COVID proof of vaccination and make sure your waiver is up to date. Not sure? Fill out one here.
Thinking about bringing a youth to climb? Read up on our child policy before you arrive.
The app is faster, but you can always book here at the website. Download the RGPro Connect app (Apple or Google Play) if you want to make the booking practice faster in future.
Check yourself before you wreck yourself. Please don’t come to the gym if:
You have any symptoms of CV19.
You have been asked to quarantine.
If 1 or 2 apply to any member of your household.