Staff Responsibility
When should you wear a harness?
24/7
What is the name of the person that is delegated to oversee risk during a shift?
Big Eye
List three different types of holds
Sloper, Jug, Crimp, Pinch, Edge, Pocket, Undercling, Horn, Ledge
Who has to scan their ID at the Halas Entrance?
EVERYONE !!!
What is the correct pronunciation of RO
RAMBLE Outdoors
Name 2 games can you play on shift.
Add On, Twister, Lemon - Lime, Noodle Game
Someone is climbing SUPER fast while you belay and there's some major slack going on. How can you mitigate risk?
Ask the patron to S - L - O - W down
Explain the difference between a tapered and non-tapered hold.
Tapered - does not have a metal ring in it and it is slanted like a funnel.
Non-tapered - has ring in it and flat
When should you arrive for your shift?
5 mins before shift
Opening shift 15 mins early
What are all the parts of Ramble Outdoors?
Rock Wall, Outdoor Experiences, Group Development
When is it acceptable to climb on shift. Discuss Top Rope and Bouldering.
Top Rope is allowed when space is empty.
Bouldering is allowed when space is empty and occupied, so long as you are climbing/interacting with patrons.
What are a few techniques you can help someone who may be fearful of heights?
Offer to have them take a seat a few feet off the ground to feel the rope, coach them to down climb, offer to have another assistant climb and down climb with them.
Demonstrate a heel or toe hook.
demonstrated. boom.
What exit do we use for fire drills?
Stairway to the left of the FS Desk out of the Rock Wall door.
What year did Halas OPEN
1982, 7 years later, TSwift was born
What are the three steps of incident reports?
1. Fill out report
2. Inform BM at time of incident
3. Put form in Brandi's mailbox at end of shift
What is the chain of command if there is an injury at the Rock Wall?
1. Treat with your level of training
2. Have someone call the BM
3. Fill out the RW incident form, send to Brandi
Demonstrate perfect belay technique. (we will be harsh)
demonstrated. kachow.
What's the dress code?
Maroon STAFF shirt, grey quarter-zip with staff shirt under, long sleeve shirt UNDER staff shift (white, grey, or black)
Pants - jeans, hiking pants, leggings, professional pants (no rips, no writing) NO SHORTS (outside of summer hours)
Closed toe and closed heel shoes (no crocs :(( ))
Minimal jewelry
NO hats
Give an orientation.
CLIMBING IS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS ! :)
Where are all the AEDs located in Halas Recreation Center?
Cardio (by FS desk), Courts (by water fountains), by Front Desk, Pool, Weight Room
BONUS: Club Sports and IMs have one each!
Teach a climbing technique to the group.
Taught. ZipZapZop.
Name ALL the departments in Halas.
Front Desk, Fitness Supervisors, Building Manager (BM), Pool, Pro Staff, Intramural/Club Sports, G-Fit, RAMBLE OUTDOORS BABY
How tall is the Top Rope wall?
BONUS - How tall is the Bouldering wall?
39 feet - TR
12 feet - B