Created: 05-10-16
Edition: 3
KCC Standard Operating Procedure:
Rock Wall
Safety Statem ent:
Karakariki Christian Camp takes all practical steps to keep all participants safe and require activity supervisors to
consistently be wary of and manage potential hazards and risks that may arise during this activity. If the supervisor feels
it necessary to stop the activity for any given reason they must do so promptly, thoroughly and contact camp staff
A.S.A.P.
Activity overview :
At KCC we have an Indoor Rock wall at the far end of our hall. It reaches a height of approximately 4m and caters to
different levels of confidence. Harnesses, Ropes, karabiners, and mats are all provided and set up for you.
We also have a static rope that can be climbed using Prussic Loops. Adult: child ratio for rock-wall is 1:6
Be Prepared:
! Wear comfortable (not loose) clothing.
! Long hair needs to be tied back for belaying and climbing
Prerequisites of Activity Instructor:
Before a leader is to run this activity they must have the following prerequisites:
! Be over 18 years of age (or competent/ experienced 16+ years)
! Show evidence of leading or supervising groups e.g. teacher, sports coach, scout leader
! Been indoor rock climbing within the last year
Induction:
Once adequate leaders have been accepted, as set out with the prerequisites, KCC staff must induct them into the site
and the SOP. This induction must include the following:
! Leader is shown how to belay and make use of back up be layers
! Shown how the wall is to be used then observed by an experienced instructor running at least 1 climber up and
down the wall.
! Instructor to go over brief with instructions and photos for the leaders’ reference.
! Leaders are made aware of how to get help if a problem occurs.
Running procedure:
Before activity
! KCC Staff to Check equipment including Rail & straps, when setting up at the wall
! Lay safety mats under wall and put stool barriers up (as per photo)
! Show other supervisors how to put harnesses on children correctly (use photos to help)
! Belayer to give clear safety instructions prior to anyone climbing
! Only Trained Instructors are to run safety line (as per photo) they may use students as back up belayers
During The Session
! Adult Belaying to check every climber’s harness prior to climb
! Adult Belaying to check every climber’s clothing & hair for possibility of catching in equipment etc.
! Adult Belaying to check back up be layer is operating correctly
! Have safety rope running directly above climber (as per photo- Reduces swing)
! Tie up equipment during breaks (as per photo)
! Ensure supervision ratios are maintained1:6
Pack up:
! Check & pack up equipment after use
! Report any breakages or equipment failures to staff
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Safety Rules:
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Loose clothing must be taken off or tucked in
Long hair must be tied up out of the way
When not climbing participants must stay on or behind stools
Participants are only to approach the mat for climbing when asked by the instructor
Do not start climbing without instruction to do so
Listen to the person running the activity at all times
Em ergency Procedures:
! Minor injury
" Administer first aid
" Assess whether activity can continue
! Suspected major injury:
" Administer first aid
" Stop the activity
" Contact group organiser and camp staff for extra assistance or to call an ambulance
H elpful Inform ation and Tips:
! Use a confident child to demonstrate climbing up the wall, sitting on top, reach out & swing from bar, ready for
lowering.
! Those who feel they need to be challenged might try:
" Climbing only using rocks of a particular colour, e.g. red
" Climbing the wall backwards
" Climbing only using their hands
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Rock Wall
Safety Rules
1.
Loose clothing must be taken off or
tucked in
2.
Long hair must be tied up out of the way
3.
When not climbing participants must
stay on or behind stools
4.
Participants are only to approach the
mat for climbing when asked by the
instructor
5.
Do not start climbing without instruction
to do so
6.
Listen to the person running the activity
at all times
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Rock Wall
How the Rockwall should look before starting
and during any breaks.
Bouldering can be run using the wall without belaying.
A spotter stands below to brace the fall if need be.
Some of the harnesses need to be doubled back after
tightening. Lock goes from 0 for open to C for closed.
The harnesses clearly show where the carabina is to
be attached.
Belayer has a back up who feeds the rope through
for them and is at the ready to assist when need be.
If you take a break at all during the activites you
must put the barrier mats and ropes up for safety.
If you take a break at all during the activites you must
put the barrier mats and ropes up for safety.
The rock-wall when packed fully away.
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Belaying
Belayer stands in line with the climber on the
edge of the mat.
Start position
Hands position one.
Hands position two.
Hands position three.
Hands position four.
Back to the start
Belay the climber down slowly.
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