Climbing Wall Novice Supervision Policy
GENERAL
A novice is any user unable to satisfy the minimum requirements set by High Sports for unsupervised climbing or bouldering. This may be because　 they are not experienced enough, don’t meet age requirements or there may be another reason that they require supervision. It is possible for a climber to be registered for unsupervised bouldering, but also classed as a novice for roped climbing.
A maximum of　two　novice climbers can be supervised.

NOVICE SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS
The Supervisor:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. Be appropriately experienced in the form of climbing to be supervised
3. Have passed a High Sports Safety Test if supervising roped climbing
4. Have completed a High Sports Bouldering Induction if supervising bouldering
5. Have read, understood and agree to abide by the Novice Supervision Policy and Conditions of Use
6. Have completed the Novice Supervision Form for every visit where novices are to be supervised.

SUPERVISION
Supervision of novice climbers requires active involvement from the supervisor at all times.
The Supervisor must:
1. Be with their Novice(s) at all times
2. Understand that in the case of junior climbers they are likely to be less aware of their surroundings
3. Must not allow a novice to belay without on the ground supervision by the Supervisor backing up the brake rope.

RESPONSIBILITY
Supervisors must accept responsibility for the actions and safety of their Novices. This includes any climbing, bouldering or any other activities carried out under their supervision.
It is the responsibility of the Supervisor to make their Novices aware of the risks involved in climbing or bouldering and help them manage these risks.

PROCESS
Customers wishing to Supervise novice climbers or boulderers must:
1. Present themselves to reception and having completed their own registration form and a Novice Supervision form.
2. Read and agreed to the Novice Supervision Policy and High Sports Conditions of Use.
3. Complete the Noveice Supervision form
4. Pay the appropriate entry fee

GENERAL ADVICE
1. Ensure you are aware of the safe use of all equipment to be used
2. It is easier and a better learning environment to supervise two novices than one
3. Providing a good briefing to your Novices will increase their enjoyment and avoid problems