CYS Climbing Wall Opening!

CYS Youth Sports & Fitness is climbing to new heights with our Climbing Wall. The Garrison Commander will be opening the Climbing Wall. CYS is 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.