Climbing Wall

The Student Recreation Center features a 35-foot tall climbing wall that provides opportunities for novice, intermediate, and advanced climbers. Climbers must purchase a Climbing Wall Membership at the SRC Welcome Desk. Belayers are required to pass a skills test and be re-approved by Recreation and Wellness staff annually. Rental opportunities are available.

Spring 2021 Hours

Monday - Thursday: 6 - 9 PM
MLK Jr. Day, Presidents Day, and BGSU Wellness Days: Regular Hours
Tuesday - Thursday, February 16 - 18: Closed - Swim Meet

Climbing Wall Safe Reopening Policies

Physical Distancing

• Facility Capacity: 22 customers | 3 staff
• Maintain physical distance of at least 6’ at all times with other Climbing Wall users.

Cleaning Protocols

• Climbing holds are sanitized when removed from the wall prior to storage.

Rental Equipment

• All rental equipment is provided FREE of charge.
• Rental shoes are thoroughly sanitized after each use.
• Harnesses are quarantined once returned and remain unavailable until the next day.
• Employees wear gloves or sanitize hands before and after handling rental equipment.

Good Health Practices

• Face coverings are required at all times including while actively climbing.
• Use of hand sanitizer is required before and after climbing.

Additional Tips

• Personal chalk is not permitted. Alcohol-based liquid chalk is provided to climbers FREE of charge.
• Use of street or tennis shoes is strictly prohibited. All climbers must use personal climbing shoes or FREE rental shoes.

Recreation and Wellness Policies | BGSU's Return to Campus Plan

Climbing Wall Waiver (Adult) | Climbing Wall Waiver (Minor) - Each climber is required to annually sign a waiver prior to use.

BGSU Student Organization/Office/Department:  $58 per hour (2 hour minimum booking required)

Community Groups: $73 per hour (2 hour minimum booking required)

Additional Belay-Trained Staff Member:  $15 per additional hour(s)

Rental includes access to equipment and 2 belay-trained staff members for up to 15 climbers. An additional staff member is required for every additional 5 climbers.