Graduate Assistant:
Jimmel Dumas
Inquiries:
404-413-1772
www.gsu.edu/~wwwrec/touch
Coordinator:
Carson Tortorige
Telephone:
404-413-1773
Location:
Room 20, lower level
Student Recreation Center
Hours of Operation: August 17 - December 4
Mondays, Thursdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 p.m.
Fridays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 p.m.
Hours are subject to change based on usage. Check signage posted outside the climbing wall for current hours.
Belay certification is preferred for regular use, however Try Climbing opportunities are available. A supervisor will be on duty to monitor activity and answer any questions during open hours. Always bring your Panther Card.
TRY CLIMBING -
NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Bring your Panther Card.
CERTIFICATION
CLINICS
In the 2-hour certification clinic the instructor will teach belay skills, policies and procedures for use of the facility and introduce some climbing skill information. The participant will need to successfully complete a written and practical test and sign the Climbing Wall Use Agreement. The participant will then receive certification for use of the Touch the Earth Climbing Wall valid for one year. Participants must present their Panther Card each time they use the wall. Register for clinics at lease 24 hours in advance at the Touch the Earth desk or in the wall when open.
times:
Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7 p.m
Wednesdays . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
cost: $2 GSU student, $4 staff/faculty $6 guests
limit: 8 (minimum 2)
CERTIFICATION
CHALLENGE
Experienced climbers have the opportunity to demonstrate practical belay skills and complete the written test concerning policies and procedures - without instruction from staff! Failure to perform proper skills will result in the need to attend a full certification clinic. Register and pay at the Touch the Earth desk.
times: by appointment
cost: $2/$4/$6
How to Register for Certification Clinic/Challenge
Register and pay for certification clinics at the Touch the Earth Outdoor Rental Center located at the back of the Student Recreation Center with a separate outside entrance. The Touch the Earth Outdoor Rental Center is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
OR register in the climbing wall during open recreation hours. Pay with cash, check or Panther Cash.
CERTIFICATION
RENEWAL
Certification is valid for one year. Renew your certification and receive a new card by demonstrating proper practical skill to the on-duty climbing wall supervisor and by signing a new Climbing Wall Use Agreement. No pre-registration is required. No cost to renew.
KIDS CLIMB
Children ages 8 to 16 may use the climbing wall when supervised and belayed by certified parent/guardian.
LEAD CLIMBING
Experienced climbers will have the opportunity to lead climb routes on the wall during specified times only. This allows the climber to practice for real outdoor lead climbing experiences in a controlled environment. This designated route is changed periodically. All climbers must follow the designated route assigned until it is changed by the staff. Attend one of the Sport Lead Certification Clinics to challenge out or become certified. Must be belay certified for six months or prove other significant experience. See climbing wall attendant for specific details and rules.
