- If you are a first time climber or if you are unable to pass a belay check to the satisfaction of a VV staff member, you will be required to take an introductory belay class in order to belay. Only VV staff members are certified to teach a belay class. This means you are not allowed to receive instruction from other customers.
- No unbelayed climbing is permitted above the orange bouldering line. Climbers intending to climb above the orange bouldering line most be roped in and must have a belayer who has met VV belaying requirements.
- Lead climbing is not permitted without a lead climbing pass issued by VV staff.
- Lead climbing passes must be displayed clearly at all times while lead climbing or lead belaying. Do not lead climb or lead belay with another climber that does not have a lead climbing pass of their own. Make sure to clip every quickdraw along your chosen climbing route.
- All climbers agree to use at least one spotter and a crash pad when applicable while bouldering. The feet of the climber should not be any higher than the shoulders of the spotter.
- Any spinning, loose, or broken climbing holds must be reported immediately to VV staff.
- Any potentially unsafe situations or climbing practice must be reported immediately to VV staff.
- No running is permitted in the gym.
- No loose chalk is permitted. Only chalk balls.
- Only approved climbing equipment acceptable by VV staff may be used in the gym.
- All climbers must comply with the recommendations and judgment of VV staff on duty.
- The gym user agrees to abide by such rules and regulations as may be adopted by VV from time-to-time.