All participants must sign a Rock Wall waiver before they are allowed to climb. All minors must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before they are allowed to climb. No one other than the parent or legal guardian will be allowed to sign for a minor.

Auto belays are a great way to improve safety while decreasing wait times at climbing walls. Auto belay units allow Rock Wall Attendants to safely staff and operate multiple belay stations at one time. Rock Wall Attendants will be able to prep the next climber while the first climber is working their way up the wall which will greatly decrease the amount of time spent waiting in line. One Rock Wall Attendant can be operating three or more automatic belay devices. Amazing new technologies are emerging in magnetic brakes, two way fall arrest, and return pulleys. Mechanical and automatic belay systems are becoming popular in climbing gyms, ropes courses, portable climbing walls, and zip line access. Several new and exciting units have come on the market recently and we are excited to bring back our Auto belays for guests at the Kroc Center. Manual belaying will still be an option for those who prefer this method during any open time and during Rock Wall classes as well. If you have any questions about our new system, please feel free to ask any Rock Wall Attendant or call the Sports & Fitness Coordinator at 503-798-4792.

Upcoming Rock Wall Programs

Title	Registration #	Ages	Dates	Days	Times	Price
Kroc Climbers Jr.	SF100909KCJ	4-7 yrs.	Sept. 11-Nov. 20	Saturdays	9:00-10:00 am	$50
Kroc Climbers	SF100910KC	8-14 yrs.	Sept. 11-Nov. 20	Saturdays	10:00-11:00am	$50
²Adult Belay Class	SF100919AB	18+ yrs.	Every Wednesday	Wednesdays	7:00-9:00 pm	$8
²Climb Technique	SF100911CT	18+ yrs.	Every 1st Sa	Saturdays	11:00-12:00 pm	$5
Rockin' Women	SF100908RW	18+ yrs.	Sept. 25-Nov. 20	Saturdays	8:00-9:00 pm	$50
Climb Club	No Registration #	18+ yrs.	Sept. 9-Feb. 24	Thursdays	7:00-9:00 pm	$0
Teen Climbers Hour	No Registration #	13-19 yrs.	Every Tuesday	Tuesdays	6:00-7:00 pm	$0
Couples Climb	No Registration #	18+ yrs.	Every Friday	Fridays	7:00-8:00 pm	$0

¹Ages 17 and under, rock wall waiver signed by parent or legal guardian required.
²Must present receipt at the start of each class.

For more information or questions on any of these programs, please feel free to call 503-798-4792

Kroc Climbers Jr.:

For children ages 5-7 years, this class helps young climbers learn balance, agility, and coordination for climbing through games and fun.

Kroc Climbers:

For children ages 8-14 years, this more in-depth class is designed to help with muscle development and muscle memory for climbing. Part games and part skill-building technique, your child is sure to come away stronger, more flexible,and ultimately, a better climber!

Adult Belay Class:

This class teaches you how to monitor the safety of another climber and ensure that all ropes are clipped in and ready to go. This class is the firststep towards becoming a more skilled climber.

Climb Technique:

This two hour class is for those belay-certified climbers who are looking to take their skills to the next level. Learn climbing techniques such as smearing, the side pull, and body positioning for a better climb. You must sign up 24 hours in advance. *If there are no participants by 11:15 am, we will open the wall for open climb.

Rockin’ Women:

A climbing program for women, taught by women. This class teaches women to climb safely indoors while improving strength, flexibility and agility. Enjoy a positive social environment and climb with interesting women of all ages and climbing abilities. Appropriate for women 18 years and up with or without belay certification. For interested mother/daughter duos, we will accept women ages 14+ when enrolling as a pair.

Climb Club:

Come climb in a chill atmosphere with other fellow climbers. Advance your skills, give and receive great technique tips, and meet some great people every Thursday night.

Teen Climber’s Hour:

This is an hour during our open time where teens are able to come and receive knowledge, tips on technique and skill building opportunities to help them become a great climber. Come connect and find fellow climbers and advance your skills during Teen Climbers Hour.

Couples Climb Hour:

Come with your partner or your climbing comrade and have an adventure night every Friday! Join other couples and partners and challenge yourself while you further your climbing skills as a team.