IBEX BOULDERING
UNDER 18s
Our Rules on Bringing Under 18s to Climb
Children aged 5 and above are welcome to climb in our centre.
All under 18s must have a waiver filled out on their behalf by a parent or legal guardian.
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Whilst using the centre, under 18s must be supervised by a competent adult who has also filled out a waiver themselves.
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An adult supervisor does not necessarily have to climb themselves, but will be expected to answer safety questions at the desk to ensure they are safe to supervise. A supervisor who is not climbing does not need to pay the entrance fee.
Age 5-7s Supervision Policy
Children aged 5 - 7 years must be supervised at all times by a competent adult. There must be a 1:1 supervision ratio for children of this age group.
Age 8-13s Supervision Policy
Children between the ages of 8 -13 must be supervised by an adult at all times whilst climbing. There must be a 1:2 supervisor to children ratio for children of this age group.
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Unsupervised climbing
Children over the age of 14 may climb unsupervised once qualified as competent.
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To qualify as competent, we require the climber to watch the safety video and answer simple safety questions in a satisfactory way.
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A 14+ climber must also have a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian, stating they have given permission for the child to climb unsupervised. We recommend that parents who aren't familiar with bouldering visit the centre before signing a consent form, in order to fully understand the nature of the activity.
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Unsafe behaviour displayed by a 14+ unsupervised climber, may result in their right to climb unsupervised being revoked.