The Hofstra Rock Climbing Club

everything you need to know So you want to try rock climbing…

Hey there climber! If you’re reading this, that means that at some point in your life, you’ve expressed an interest in joining the Hofstra Rock Climbing Club! Pay attention, because these next few pages contain everything you need to know to join us on our weekly climbs.

A brief overview of the club We go climbing every Saturday at indoor rock climbing facilities in and around Manhattan. These gyms offer three types of climbing: bouldering, top roping, and lead climbing.

When the weather is warmer, however, we go climbing in Central Park, or we take a weekend camping trip to The Gunks in New Paltz, NY. (It’s a great time, trust us)

While the first climb of the semester is free, climbs thereafter are $10. This includes a roundtrip ticket on the Long Island Railroad, gear rental, and admission into the gym. (An awesome deal, if we do say so ourselves) So what now? your next steps

Step One Be sure that you have printed, filled out, and turned in the four Hofstra Waivers waivers attached to this message. Staple your waivers together, and slip it under the door of Student Center, Room 207.

Make sure you email [email protected] asking to join the club mailing list. We send out emails on a weekly basis with information and Step Two signups for the upcoming climb. Also, join our Facebook Group: Hofstra Communication Rock Climbing. Here we post reminders, and pictures from the climb.

A link to signup for the climbs is released via email and Facebook the Step Three Wednesday before the climb. This link will “go live” at noon. There are only Signups 30 spots available on each climb, and spaces are distributed on a first come first served basis. Be sure to keep an eye on the clock! What gyms do we go to? We have five gyms that we cycle through

The Gravity Vault, Melville 40 Melville Park Rd Melville, NY 11747 THE CLIFFS Brooklyn Boulders, Brooklyn 575 Degraw St The Cliffs at Long Island City Brooklyn, NY 11217 11-11 44th Dr The Gravity Vault, Melville Brooklyn Boulders, Queensbridge Long Island City, NY 11101 60 Skyline Dr 23-10 41st Ave Plainview, NY 11803 Long Island City, NY 11101 Common Questions

Do I need to have any prior experience? No! Whether you’re a professional or a newbie, we encourage you to join us on our trips. Also, having your own harness, shoes, and chalk bag is highly recommended, but not requires. These can be rented at the gym.

What if I’m a graduate student? Not an issue. You will need to pay the one-time $50 Graduate Activity Fee to us while we are en route to the gym. This will cover you for the entire academic semester, and you will only have to pay the $10 dues fee from then on.

What should I bring and wear? Be sure to look at the weather beforehand to dress accordingly during the commute. While climbing, however, we suggest you wear clothes that you would be comfortable working out in. Bringing snacks, water, and other personal essentials is smart too.

Have more questions? Shoot us an email at [email protected]