Bouldering is a fun sport, but not without risks of injuries. We offer you a bouldering facility where you can climb and fall safely. However, you are solely responsible for your own actions when climbing, falling, and jumping off. Do not do anything that makes you feel unsafe, and do not hesitate to alert others of unsafe situations. In order to make and keep a visit to GROPO Bouldergym enjoyable and safe for all visitors, we apply the following house rules and general rules and we appeal to your own responsibility. Violating these rules may result in removal and/or withdrawal of membership, without refund of admission or membership fees. The house rules and general terms and conditions are posted in the bouldering hall, are on our website and are available at the counter/bar.

GENERAL

All visitor who comes to boulder must register at the reception upon arrival. When you leave, check out at the reception. Visitors to GROPO Bouldergym must make themselves familiar with the contents of the house rules and general terms and conditions. Anyone who wants to use the sports facilities offered by GROPO Bouldergym explicitly agrees to the house rules and general terms and conditions by submitting the registration form.

• Boulder safely and responsibly: adhere to our house rules and safety rules.

• Only change clothes in the designated changing rooms.

• Always wear footwear, no socks or bare feet. No climbing shoes in the bar area.

• No glassware and crockery outside the bar area and terrace.

• It is not allowed to consume any drinks or food you bring with you, only resealable water bottles are allowed.

• Smoking is prohibited on the GROPO terrain.

• Pets are prohibited.

• Our bar area is a social meeting place and not a workplace, therefore no tablets and laptops.

• GROPO Boldergym is a headphone-free zone.

• Sales and/or promotional activities or providing personal training services are not permitted without written permission from Gropo Bouldergym.

• Follow the instructions of the staff.

Access

• 0 to 6 years: No access to the bouldering walls and mats.

• 7 years bouldering is only allowed during the designated youth training under the guidance of a Gropo Bouldergym youth trainer.

• 8 to 9 years bouldering is only allowed under the supervision of a supervisor (18+), the supervisor

cannot climb themselves and must stay with the children at all times, maximum 2 children per adult.

• 10 to 11 years bouldering is only allowed under the supervision of a supervisor (18+), maximum 2 children per adult.

• 12 years and older you can boulder independently.

• The use of training walls and training racks is not permitted for youth under the age of 18 without

the supervision of a trainer or permission from the bar staff.

• Reservation is required for groups consisting of more than 5 people.

Boulder Safe and responsible

• It is not permitted to climb on top of the walls, with the exception of the top-out wall.

• It is prohibited to use construction elements, such as roof beams or pillars, when climbing.

• Sitting, lying or playing on the mats is not permitted.

• Step off the mat when you are not bouldering.

• When you are on the mat, keep sufficient distance from climbers on the wall. Also keep

sufficient distance from other climbers while climbing (at least 2 meters).

• Keep the mat free of objects at all times.

• Make sure you master the correct falling technique. Ask for an explanation at the bar.

• Wearing rings and/or other jewellery while climbing is not permitted.

• Make sure you can jump off in a controlled manner from any position and look below you before

jumping off.

• We recommend always climbing down if possible.

• Practice jumping off and catching your fall regularly.

• Warm up before you start bouldering.

• The use of headphones and earplugs is not permitted.

• The use of alcohol and/or drugs before or during climbing is prohibited.

Keep it clean and tidy

• It is not permitted to boulder or use the bar and terrace with a bare upper body.

• Bouldering in bare feet or socks is not allowed.

• Bouldering with bleeding wounds is not permitted.

• Bouldering in outdoor shoes is not permitted. No outdoor shoes on the mat.

• Wearing socks in rental shoes is mandatory.

• No chalk bags on the mat or on your person. Use chalk in moderation.

• Cleaning holds improves grip, use the brush sticks in the gym.