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Rock Talk with Sabrina & Jen
Rock Talk with Sabrina & Jen
RESCHEDULED!
FRIDAY MARCH 31ST, 8 PM - 11 AM
The Grotto will be hosting the Women's Adventure Film Tour on March 31st! This evening will be all about climbing and talking shop with Sabrina Appiah, elite Ontarian female sport climber, and local climber and filmmaker Jen Bendle.
We'll watch climbing and adventure films and talk about all things rocks!
Proceeds will be donated to Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis, and there will be door prizes and concessions from Royal City Brewery. (Yes, that means beer while you watch for those over 19 years!).
Early bird pricing is $30 tax, and $35 day of at the door.
NEW TO CLIMBING?
NEW TO CLIMBING?
HERE'S A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT TO EXPECT
BOULDERING
BOULDERING
AUTO BELAY
AUTO BELAY
Bouldering is the simplest form of climbing, requiring nothing but appropriate safety pads to protect landings, and something to climb.
Since there are no ropes in bouldering, every fall off the boulder results in the climber falling to the mats below.
Bouldering routes, or “problems,” are typically very short, requiring a handful of powerful moves to complete.
Because there are no ropes or equipment involved, bouldering is ideal for those looking to climb on their own.
Auto Belays are a great way to experience some of our taller wall climbing without the need for an experienced partner operating a rope belay system (a form of climbing known as Top Rope).
The climber uses a carabiner to attach the belay system to their harness. As they begin to climb, the webbing they're attached to retracts back into the device at the top of the wall.
If the climber falls, or if they reach the top and let go, the auto belay magnets kick in to provide a smooth descent back to the ground, where the climber can try again or disconnect.
READY TO GET STARTED?
READY TO GET STARTED?
SAVE TIME WHEN YOU ARRIVE BY SIGNING YOUR WAIVER NOW
THINGS TO KNOW
THINGS TO KNOW
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME AT THE GYM
Individuals under 13 years of age must be actively supervised by an adult over the age of 16 at all times.
Waivers must be completed for everyone who passes the front desk. Individuals under 18 years of age must have a legal parent/guardian sign a waiver on their behalf. Waivers expire after 2 years or once someone turns 18 years old.
To top rope belay (use the hanging ropes in the gym), a climber must pass a belay test at the Grotto or at Junction Climbing Centre in London. The belayer must supply their own climber. The belayer must be 13 years of age or older (unless supervised by Grotto staff during Grotto youth programming).
To lead climb, a climber must pass a lead test at the Grotto or at Junction Climbing Centre in London. For lead tests, each belayer must supply their own dynamic rope, GriGri, locking carabiner, and climber. Lead climbers/belayers must be 16 years of age or older. Those aged 16 and 17 must have a parental permission form signed.
All new climbers and participants must complete an orientation to the facility prior to entering the gym.
Clean dry shoes must be worn in the facility. Please avoid wearing light-up or flashing shoes.
We recommend becoming familiar with Grotto policies, available on our website.
For updates, consider signing up for our general email news updates!
PRICING
PRICING
PRICING
THE COST TO CLIMB TODAY, OR BEYOND
Regular: Someone 18+ who does not fall under Discount/Family
Discount: Climbers who are under 18, enrolled students*, or age 55+
Family: A group of up to 3 related people, not including roommates. Additional family members may be added at an additional family rate
*Must show valid registration upon purchase.
** Prices do not include taxes
MEMBERSHIPS
MEMBERSHIPS
MONTHLY ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER (EFT)
REGULAR
REGULAR
$52
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
$46.80
FAMILY
FAMILY
$120
ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER
ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER
$30
EFT: Dues are automatically billed to your credit card on the 15th of each month
$20 activation fee for new account setup
Cancel anytime with no fee
$5/month "freeze" fee (if away, etc.)
Member Benefits: 1 free guest pass per month | Access to members-only hours | 10% discount on merchandise and food | $60 on-account spending / month | 2 free passes to Junction Climbing Centre in London, ON per month
PREPAID MONTHLY
REGULAR
REGULAR
$65
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
$58.50
FAMILY
FAMILY
$150
ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER
ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER
$40
Prepaid Monthly: Prepay for 1-month (or any number of months) at a time
Membership starts on day of payment (unless otherwise specified)
Membership Benefits: Access to members-only hours | 1 free pass to Junction Climbing Centre in London, ON per month
PREPAID YEARLY
REGULAR
REGULAR
$600
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
$540
FAMILY
FAMILY
$1350
ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER
ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER
$350
Prepaid Yearly: Prepay for 1 year of membership
Membership Benefits: 1 free guest pass per month | Access to members-only hours | 1 free pass to Junction Climbing Centre in London, ON per month | Prepaid yearly memberships may be paused one time, for up to 2 months, during the course of the membership
PUNCH PASS
REGULAR
REGULAR
$171
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
$153.90
Punch Pass: Purchase 10 entries to the Grotto at once, at a reduced rate
Punches are transferrable and do not expire
Membership Benefits: Access to member-only hours
DAY USE
DAY USE
DAY PASSES
DAY PASSES
REGULAR
REGULAR
$19
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
$17.10
FAMILY
FAMILY
$48
ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER
ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBER
$16
CHILD under 13 yrs
CHILD UNDER 13 YRS
$15.20
All day passes are good for the entire day, and include in and out privileges.
Day passes do not include gear rentals.
GEAR RENTALS
GEAR RENTALS
SHOES
SHOES
$5.31
HARNESS
HARNESS
$5.31
RENTAL PACKAGE
RENTAL PACKAGE
$8.85
CHALK
CHALK
$2.66
Rental Packages: Come with 1 harness and 1 pair of shoes
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