Climbing Wall Club
CYS Youth Sports & Fitness is featuring the climbing wall at McConnell Youth Center.

May 15 2025, 4 pm - 5:15 pm
May 15 2025, 4 pm - 5:15 pm
CYS Youth Sports & Fitness is climbing to new heights with our Climbing Wall Club and inviting all Middle School & Teen (MST) students in 6th to 12th grades to join us weekly. Climbing Wall Club meets every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Dates and times are subject to change pending staffing availability.
Safety Rules:
Climber Recommendations
- Must weigh 50 lbs minimum, 250 lbs maximum to wear a climbing harness.
Before Your Climb Starts
- After you are hooked into your harness, stay in the harness area. Wait until we tell you to go into the climbing area.
- Don't step on the Auto-Belay cable while you wait to start.
During Your Climb
- Stay on the climbing route for your station.
- Don't cross over to put yourself directly beneath or above other climbers.
- Don't climb without shoes or a top.
- Don't climb beyond the wall top. Don't go beyond chest-height to the wall top.
During Your Descent
- Don't kick off more than 6 feet from the wall.
- Rappel straight down.
- Don't swing too close to other climbers.
- Be alert for other climbers beneath you, who may have strayed from their routes.
At the End of Your Climb
- When you are lowered to the ground at the end of the climb, land on your feet.
- After your climb is complete, wait for us to unhook you.
- Once you have been unhooked, go to the harness area where we will remove your harness. Please do not try to remove the harness yourself.