Rapp Rocks Climbing Gym Rules

  • All participants and observers must check in at the front desk before proceeding to any other part of the facility.

  • All participants and observers must complete and turn in a Participant Agreement prior to climbing or participating in any fitness activity. All minors (18 years of age or under) must have a Participant Agreement signed by their parent or court appointed guardian. (Notes, phone calls, etc. are not acceptable).

  • Climbing at RR or using any RR equipment while under the influence of intoxicating substances is not permitted.

  • Youth under the age of 13 must be supervised by a responsible adult (18 years or older).

  • All participants and observers must immediately report loose holds, worn ropes, and anything else they believe to be unsafe to a Rapp Rocks Climbing Gym Employee.

  • Rappahannock Rocks LLC. is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

  • No one under the age of 13 is permitted on the upper level of the facility without a responsible adult.

  • No one is permitted to climb, or belay until they pass the mandatory Rapp Rocks Top Rope Test. (Minimum Age for belaying is 13 years old). Individuals who have the Rapp Rocks Top Rope Certification are permitted to clip in climber to the climbing rope.

  • Youth Climbing Team Members 12 and younger are permitted to Top Rope Belay after they pass the mandatory Rapp Rocks Top Rope Test (Youth Climbing Team Member must pass the Rapp Rocks Top Rope Test 3 consecutive times on separate calendar days.)

  • No one is permitted to Lead Climb or Lead Belay until the take the mandatory Rapp Rocks Lead Climb and Lead Belay Test. (Minimum age to Lead Climb and Lead Belay is 14 without written approval from management.)

  • Youth Climbing Team Members 10 and under must have a backup belayer at all times while belaying. Backup belayer must have the Rapp Rocks Top Rope Certification. (Minimum Age for backup belayer is 8 years old).

  • All Participants and observers must act reasonably and responsibly at all times, this includes, but is not limited to the following:

  • All participants must watch the Rapp Rocks Orientation Video before using any equipment inside of the facility.

  • Observers and Participants not actively climbing/belaying must stay off padded floors.

  • Rapp Rocks advises Participants and Observers to wear a helmet. Participants and Observers not wearing a helmet do so at their own risk.

  • Traversing must be kept under 8 feet, or head below the first lead clip.

  • Only Rapp Rocks employees are permitted to teach safety skills/techniques, adjust ropes, anchors, hand/footholds, climbing routes or fitness equipment.

  • No standing under another boulderer/climber (unless you are spotting).

  • Do not climb or boulder on a route that intersects another climber.

  • Only approved UIAA (International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation) climbing equipment in good condition is permitted.

  • Belayers must stand while belaying.

  • No swinging or hanging on the climbing ropes or slack line.

  • Only one person is permitted on a slack line at a time.

  • Locking carabiners are required to be used for all belay devices.

  • No food or liquids permitted on padded floors.

  • Remove all loose items before you climb.