Event details
- When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- Where: UCF Climbing Tower
- Category: Recreation & Exercise
- Presented by: Outdoor Adventure
The belay class at the UCF Climbing Tower is a tower-specific certification that allows participants to belay their friends while continuing to build climbing skills. The class covers the basics of belaying and climbing safety, including the belay method accepted at the tower, and gives participants practice one-on-one with Climbing Tower staff. Comfortable athletic clothing is suggested, with long athletic pants recommended but not required. Participants are required to climb during the class, and those who own climbing equipment are encouraged to bring it.
After the class, participants must pass a belay test that includes questions about the material covered in class along with a skills test. All technical aspects of the tower belay procedure must be demonstrated correctly to pass, and those who do not pass the first time are required to retake the test before becoming certified. Once the class and test are complete, five belay check-offs must be completed at the tower during normal operating hours, with staff available to help get started. After all steps are finished, participants receive a belay certification card and are asked to bring it on every visit.
Registration takes place at the Recreation and Wellness Center Climbing Tower front desk during normal business hours. Registration opens two weeks before each class, and participants must register at least 48 hours in advance. Space is limited to eight people per class, and classes are free for current UCF students and RWC members with an active membership. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the class to avoid a $30.00 forfeiture fee, and no-shows or late cancellations also result in the fee. Registration can be cancelled by visiting the Climbing Tower or the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours, or by emailing outdoor@ucf.edu.
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Event listing published by Events at UCF:
https://events.ucf.edu/event/4197664/belay-class/
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