VOC climbing wall
Believe it or not, the VOC has it's own climbing wall. Built in 1992, the wall is located in the SUB, in the backstage area behind the movie theatre screen. Routes are usually maintained by the Climbing Wall coordinator, although anyone is really free to set new routes if they want. A competition is usually held annually, and weeknight climbing & drinking events have become popular in the last couple years.
If you want to use the wall, you must somehow convince an executive that you are worthy - i.e. that you can put on a harness, belay, etc. To do the Belay Test (see below) you can book a time with any of the exec or you can also just show up during gear hours. You also need a partner, as no one is allowed to use the wall solo. You can access the wall anytime by finding the SUB building supervisor to let you in, as long as the wall is open and you have a valid partner. Wall hours are posted from time to time. Since the space is shared with the film society all climbers need to vacate the area 6:00pm sharp whenever a film or other event is scheduled.
Routes
Routes are set from time to time by the Climbing Wall coordinator. If you want to help set routes, we'd enjoy your participation.
Belay Test
Belay tests can be done in the club room or at the climbing wall or anywhere with climbing facilities. Please bring your own belay device and a harness.
Any member wishing to use the climbing wall must competently demonstrate the following to an Exec:
1) proper use of harness
2) proper set-up of belay device
3) belaying a "climber" using ACMG method (sliding hand method). Acceptible if climber can demonstrate safe and efficient use of other methods (hand over hand)
4) catching a mock fall
5) lowering a "climber"
6) tying in using a double figure 8 knot