COVID-19 Policies

The Ontario government recently announced that nearly all businesses and public spaces will reopen in Stage 3 of the province's reopening framework. The Rock and Rope Climbing Centre now has the go ahead, we reopening on September 1, 2020. We have made changes to our operation procedures due to SARS COVID-19 Pandemic to ensure that each climber has an opportunity to climb with sufficient space to do so safely.  We are also busy making changes to the boulder climbing area to improve the overall climbing experience.
We will be reopening our doors following a three stage process.

Stage 1. Members, 10 visit members, youth programs only,
Stage 2. New customers, non-members (Day Use), Dates to be determined.
Stage 3. Birthday parties and groups Dates to be determined.

STAGE 1 REOPENING

 We are starting Stage 1 of our reopening process on September 1, 2020. During Stage 1, we are only open to Members, 10 Visit Members, and Youth Program participants. We are not offering Introductory Lessons, belay refreshers, belay checks, or any other type of belay service. Additionally, we are not accepting new customers . We will be open Tuesday to Friday from 5:00 – 10:00PM and on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 – 5:00PM. Walk in visits are unavailable however, members are able to book a 2 hour climbing session through our online booking calendar. If you need to purchase climbing equipment, please check out our Online Retail Store. We offer free local delivery (City of Peterborough) or curbside pickup at the gym.

Please note that all memberships will remain frozen until you are comfortable with returning to your normal climbing routine. If your membership has expired within the past 2 years, you are welcome to join us in the Stage 1 reopening.
The Spider Monkeys and Chimps (SMC), Teen Climbing Club (TCC), Athlete Development Program (ADP)  and TEAM Rock and Rope (TEAM) will commence in September 2020, All Youth Programs will be scheduled during times when the gym is closed to the general public during Stage 1. Youth Program participants whose sessions were affected by COVID-19 will receive a gym credit for the values of the classes missed, that can be applied to future Youth Program bookings. Check out our Youth Program Catalogue to book a youth program. If you need to purchase climbing equipment, please check out our Online Retail Store. We offer free local delivery (City of Peterborough) or curbside pickup at the gym.
Members and 10 Visit Members
How it works
Booking a Session
  • We are only accepting booking from members, 10 visit members, and youth programs,
  • If you are under quarantine, feeling unwell and/or experiencing any SARS COVID-19 symptoms please do not book a session,
  • We are offering 2 climbing sessions/day where each session will last for 2 hours only,
  • Only Top Rope Climbing Sessions are available at this time,
  • Available climbing sessions are scheduled for Tuesday to Friday 5:15 - 7:15PM and 7:30 - 9:30PM and Saturday and Sunday 12 - 2PM and 2:15 - 4:15PM,
  • Climbing sessions need to be booked Online prior to your arrival,
  • A maximum of 2 session can be book by the same person/week.
Arrival at the Gym
  • It is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your climbing sessions,
  • We will provide separate entrances and exits for Top Rope and Boulder climbers,
  • Members are required to wear a mask at all times and observe Federal and Provincial COVID-19 protocols at all times,
  • Change rooms, coat racks, and other storage areas are not available,
  • Members are required to sanitize their hands prior to checking in and out of the gym,
  • We are not accepting cash payments.
Climbing
  • We highly recommend the use of Alcohol based liquid chalk,
  • The Top Rope and Boulder Rooms will be divided into clearly defined Zones where climbers can perform physical distancing,
  • A maximum of 2 climbers can be in a Zone at a time for Top Rope Climbing while Boulder Zones are designed for 1 climber,
  • Members are asked to stay in their Zones until it is safe to move to another Zone,
  • We require that you leave promptly by the end of your 2 hour climbing session,
  • The gym will be cleaned and sanitized between sessions.
Youth Programs
How it works
The format of our Youth Programs have changed
  • Youth Programs will be held during times where the gym is not open to the public.
  • SMC members will meet 1 day/week on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday starting September 8, 2020 from 4:00 - 5:00PM,
  • TCC members will meet 1 day/week on Sunday from 9:45AM to 11:45PM or Friday 5:00 - 7:00PM starting September 5, 2020 ,
  • ADP members will meet 2 days/week on Sunday from 9:45AM to 11:45AM or Friday 5:00 - 7:00PM starting September 5, 2020
  • TEAM members will meet 2 days/week on Mondays from 5:00 - 9:00PM and Saturday 7:45AM - 11:45AM starting September 6, 2020
Arrival at the Gym
  • It is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your Youth Program sessions.
  • Sanitize your hands upon entering the gym, and wear a mask at all times.
  • Youth Program Members are required to check in and check out of the gym.
  • Change rooms, coat racks and other member storage compartments will not be available so please come dressed for the program, and
  • We are not accepting cash payments during Stage 1.
  • We do not have seating arrangements for parents,
  Climbing
  • We highly recommend the use of Alcohol based liquid chalk,
  • All Youth Program participants will be guided by their instructors and coaches to follow Federal and Provincial guidelines regarding Physical Distancing and COVID-19 with regards to indoor recreation,
  • The Top Rope and Boulder Rooms will be divided into Zones where climbers can perform physical distancing,
  • A maximum of 4 climbers and 1 coach can be in a Zone at a time for Top Rope Climbing while Boulder Zones are designed for 1 climber,
  • Youth Program Members will move between Zones under the direction of an Instructor or Coach,
  • We require that Youth Program Members leave promptly by the end of their Session,
  • The gym will be cleaned and sanitized between sessions.
FYI
Our staff will be screened on a daily basis, utilize PPE such as masks, face shields, and sneeze guards. The high contact surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized between sessions.
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