Safety
Welcome to Neoliet! Proper preparation before exercising prevents accidents and injuries.
Climbing is a sport with risks
- Realize that like any sport, you have risks of injury and that a fall from height can cause (very serious) injury to you or someone else.
- Safe climbing is something we do together. You are responsible for your own safety, but often for someone else's.
- The right skills, good health are required.
Always report to the front desk upon entry
Coming for the first time? Register and sign the waiver with the tablet. Then also follow the staff's instructions and read the house rules. You agree to these and are expected to follow them when you visit us.
No or too little experience in sports?
Visitors with no or insufficient skills will receive instruction and guidance from an instructor. This must be booked in advance. During an instruction the proper knowledge and responsibility will be transferred to you. Having doubts or questions about your skills? We are here for you.
Always follow the safety instruction
When exercising independently (you need at least an ITC license), there is no guidance and/or supervision and you are expected to be able to safely practice climbing entirely on your own. You are responsible for your own actions and (the use of) materials. Watch the safety videos.
Safety
Safety
Welcome to Neoliet! Proper preparation before exercising prevents accidents and injuries.
Climbing is a sport with risks
Always report to the front desk upon entry
Coming for the first time? Register and sign the waiver with the tablet. Then also follow the staff's instructions and read the house rules. You agree to these and are expected to follow them when you visit us.
No or too little experience in sports?
Visitors with no or insufficient skills will receive instruction and guidance from an instructor. This must be booked in advance. During an instruction, the proper knowledge and responsibility will be transferred to you. Do you have doubts or questions about your skills? We are here for you.
Always follow the safety instruction
When exercising independently (you need at least an ITC license), there is no guidance and/or supervision and you are expected to be able to safely practice climbing entirely on your own. You are responsible for your own actions and (the use of) materials. Watch the safety videos.
Toprope
climb
Check if you have the right skills and age as well as which walls you may toprope climb.
Tie in indirectly with safebiner
- Tie in with a multiple secure karabiner in the pre-tied loop of the rope
- Use the binding loop to tie in
- Close the carabiner
- Do not remove pre-knotted buttons
- Do not tie (unnecessary) knots in the rope
Partner check before with eyes and hands
- Run the entire rope chain, follow the roadmap
- Check. Check.
Keep attention
- Make sure there are no loops in the rope
- Your weight must be sufficient to secure your climbing partner
- Use your equipment according to the instructions.
At least one hand on the brake rope
- It is not allowed to secure yourself while climbing
- Fusing may be done only with an approved fuse device
- Use a multiple secure carabiner
- Neolite recommends a semiautomatic or autotuber
Never break the fuse chain while climbing
- Never loosen your connection with the rope
- Never disconnect the rope from the top hook
- Do not climb above the suspension points
The partner check after
- Do not climb above the top hook
- See if you can descend and land safely
- Snap back the sets on the walls neatly
- Do not break the chain until the climber is safely on the ground
Younger than 14? Continuous 1-on-1 adult supervision required
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1. Toprope climbing
Check if you have the right skills and age as well as which walls you may toprope climb.
Tie in indirectly with safebiner
- Tie in with a multiple secure karabiner in the pre-tied loop of the rope
- Use the binding loop to tie in
- Close the carabiner
- Do not remove pre-knotted buttons
- Do not tie (unnecessary) knots in the rope
Partner check before with eyes and hands
- Run the entire rope chain, follow the roadmap
- Check. Check.
Keep attention
- Make sure there are no loops in the rope
- Your weight must be sufficient to secure your climbing partner
- Use your equipment according to the instructions.
At least one hand on the brake rope
- It is not allowed to secure yourself while climbing
- Fusing may be done only with an approved fuse device
- Use a multiple secure carabiner
- Neolite recommends a semiautomatic or autotuber
Never break the fuse chain while climbing
- Never loosen your connection with the rope
- Never disconnect the rope from the top hook
- Do not climb above the suspension points
The partner check after
- See if you can descend and land safely
- Snap back the sets on the walls neatly
- Do not break the chain until the climber is safely on the ground
Younger than 14? Continuous 1-on-1 adult supervision required
Pre-climb
Check whether you have the right skills and age, and on which walls and at what times you may preclimb. Also check if there is enough space: you are also responsible for the climbers in your fall zone.
Binding is done with a studded eight
- Climb only the designated pre-climb walls
- Climb only with a designated pre-climb rope
- Use only the front climbing hooks
- Check the length of your rope and always tie a knot at the end
- No after-climbing is allowed on pre-climbing ropes, and an after-climbing rope may not be used for pre-climbing.
Partner check pre-climb required
- Run the entire rope chain according to the roadmap
- Check. Check.
Keep attention when preclimbing
- Click all the pre-climbs of the route in and in the correct order
- Do not climb above the top hook
- All sets must remain engaged when lowered
Keep attention
- Your weight must be sufficient to secure your climbing partner
- There should be no large loops in the rope
- Provide adequate space for safe pre-climbing and securing
- The distance from the fuse to the wall is max. 2 meters
- Provide enough space to fall safely, rope left and right should be clear
- The rope loop must not touch the ground
- Use your equipment according to the instructions
At least one hand on the brake rope
- It is not allowed to secure yourself while climbing
- Fusing may be done only with an approved fuse device
- Use a multiple secure carabiner
- Neolite recommends a semiautomatic or autotuber
Never break the fuse chain while climbing
- Never loosen your connection with the rope
- Never disconnect the rope from the top hook
- Rebuilding and practicing rope techniques at height is prohibited
The partner check after
- Make sure you can descend and land safely
- Snap back the sets and rope in the toprope routes neatly
- Remove the pre-climb rope immediately after you finish climbing and clean it up
- Do not break the chain until the climber is safely on the ground
Younger than 16? Continuous 1-on-1 adult supervision required
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2. Lead/Pre-climbing
Check if you have the right skills and age as well as on which walls and at what times you may pre-climb. Also check that there is enough space: you are also responsible for the climbers in your fall zone. Also check that there is enough space: you are also responsible for the climbers in your fall zone.
Binding is done with a studded eight
- Climb only the designated pre-climb walls
- Climb only with a designated pre-climb rope
- Use only the front climbing hooks
- Check the length of your rope and always tie a knot at the end
- After-climbing ropes may not be used on pre-climbing ropes and an after-climbing rope may not be used for toprope climbing.
Partner check pre-climb required
- Run the entire rope chain according to the roadmap
- Check. Check.
Keep attention when preclimbing
- Click all preclimbs of the route in
- Do not climb above the top hook
- All sets must remain engaged when lowered
Keep attention
Your weight must be sufficient to secure your climbing partner
- There should be no large loops in the rope
- Provide adequate space for safe pre-climbing and securing
- The distance from the fuse to the wall is max. 2 meters
- Provide enough space to fall safely, rope left and right should be clear
- The rope loop must not touch the ground
- Use your equipment according to the instructions
At least one hand on the brake rope
- It is not allowed to secure yourself while climbing
- Fusing may be done only with an approved fuse device
- Use a multiple secure carabiner
- Neolite recommends a semiautomatic or autotuber
Never break the fuse chain while climbing
Never loosen your connection with the rope
- Never disconnect the rope from the top hook
- Rebuilding and practicing rope techniques at height is prohibited
The partner check after
- Make sure you can descend and land safely
- Snap back the sets and rope in the toprope routes neatly
- Remove the pre-climb rope immediately after you finish climbing and clean it up
- Do not break the chain until the climber is safely on the ground
Younger than 16? Continuous 1-on-1 adult supervision required
Car Belay
Check that you have the right skills and age, as well as what walls and times you may Auto Belay climb.
Check the tension of your Auto Belay rope
- Pull the rope to feel the tension
- Release the rope to see if the rope comes up to tension
Tie your indirect with the Auto Belay karabiner
- Pull the rope down
- Detach the carabiner from the sail
- Attach the carabiner to your tie-in loop
- Close the carabiner
Do a complete self- and double-check
Stop climbing immediately if the tension on the rope is lost
- Call for help immediately or climb down safely
- Don't climb above the Auto Belay
Never break the fuse chain while climbing
Selfcheck after
- Make sure your carabiner is secure before you let go
- See if you can descend and land safely
- Do not break the chain until you are safely on the ground
- Snap the carabiner back into the sail loop after descending
Younger than 14? Continuous 1-on-1 adult supervision required
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3. Auto Belay
Check that you have the right skills and age, as well as what walls and times you may Auto Belay climb.
Check the tension of your Auto Belay rope
- Pull the rope to feel the tension
- Release the rope to see if the rope comes up to tension
Tie your indirect with the Auto Belay karabiner
- Pull the rope down
- Detach the carabiner from the sail
- Attach the carabiner to your tie-in loop
- Close the carabiner
Do a complete self- and double-check
Stop climbing immediately if the tension on the rope is lost
- Call for help immediately or climb down safely
- Don't climb above the Auto Belay
Never break the fuse chain while climbing
Selfcheck after
- Make sure your carabiner is secure before you let go
- See if you can descend and land safely
- Do not break the chain until you are safely on the ground
- Snap the carabiner back into the sail loop after descending
Younger than 14? Continuous 1-on-1 adult supervision required
Bouldering
Check if and on which walls and times you can boulder
Take off all rings and jewelry, take off your belt and empty your pockets
Keep your surroundings clear
- Make sure the mat is empty of objects as well as people.
- Walk on the trails and not on the mats.
- Keep distance from each other, 1.50 m left/right and 2.50 m behind you.
- Do not climb, sit or walk among other climbers.
- Do not walk or crawl under the arch either.
Climbing off is better than jumping off
- Don't climb higher than you can safely climb down.
- Before jumping, climb down a bit.
- When climbing down, use all grips.
- Don't climb further if you think you're going to fall.
- Use the stairs at the top-out.
Master your falling technique, bend your knees
- Landing is done on two feet.
- Land with your legs bent.
- Unroll on the mat if necessary.
- Keep your arms by your body.
- Make sure you can jump off in a controlled manner from any position.
Younger than 12? Continuous 1 on 1 adult supervision
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4. Bouldering
Check if you and on which walls and times you may boulder
Take off all rings and jewelry, take off your belt and empty your pockets
Keep your surroundings clear
- Make sure the mat is empty of objects as well as people.
- Walk on the trails and not on the mats.
- Keep distance from each other, 1.50 m left/right and 2.50 m behind you.
- Do not climb, sit or walk among other climbers.
- Do not walk or crawl under the arch either.
Climbing off is better than jumping off
- Don't climb higher than you can safely climb down.
- Before jumping, climb down a bit.
- When climbing down, use all grips.
- Don't climb further if you think you're going to fall.
- Use the stairs at the top-out.
Master your falling technique, bend your knees
- Landing is done on two feet.
- Land with your legs bent.
- Unroll on the mat if necessary.
- Keep your arms by your body.
- Make sure you can jump off in a controlled manner from any position.
Younger than 12? Continuous 1 on 1 adult supervision
Youth
policy
Neoliet bases its policy on age limits in climbing and bouldering on the guidelines for minors from the Climbing Sports Safety Foundation.
The main rules
- Always report to the front desk
- Always bring the parent statement or an adult with you at check-in
- Handle age rules, bouldering rules and climbing rules
- When exercising independently, there is no guidance and/or supervision whatsoever and you are expected to be able to safely practice the climbing sport entirely independently within the age limits
Age rules bouldering
- 8 to 12 years: only bouldering under 1 on 1 supervision (18+)
- From 12 to 18 years: independent bouldering allowed with parental statement
Age rules for toprope climbing
- Inexperienced - up to 14 years of age: climbing under experienced supervision (18+), ferrying prohibited
- Inexperienced - 14 to 18 years of age: climbing and ferrying under experienced supervision (18+)
- With license K2 - 8 to 14 years of age: climbing and climbing with experienced supervision (18+) with parental statement
- With license K2 - 14 to 18 years: independent climbing and climbing with parental statement
Age rules for pre-climbing
- Inexperienced - up to 8 years: lead climbing is not allowed
- Inexperienced - 8 to 16 years of age: climbing and ferrying under experienced supervision (18+)
- Licensed K3 - 8 to 16 years old: climbing and ferrying under experienced supervision (18+) with parental statement
- With license K3 - 16 to 18 years: independent climbing and climbing with parental statement
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5. Youth Policy
Neoliet bases its policy on age limits in climbing and bouldering on the guidelines for minors from the Climbing Sports Safety Foundation.
The main rules
- Always report to the front desk
- Always bring the parent statement or an adult with you at check-in
- Handle age rules, bouldering rules and climbing rules
- When exercising independently, there is no guidance and/or supervision whatsoever and you are expected to be able to safely practice the climbing sport entirely independently within the age limits
Age rules bouldering
- 8 to 12 years: only bouldering under 1 on 1 supervision (18+)
- From 12 to 18 years: independent bouldering allowed with parental statement
Age rules for toprope climbing
- Inexperienced - up to 14 years of age: climbing under experienced supervision (18+), ferrying prohibited
- Inexperienced - 14 to 18 years of age: climbing and ferrying under experienced supervision (18+)
- With license K2 - 8 to 14 years of age: climbing and climbing with experienced supervision (18+) with parental statement
- With license K2 - 14 to 18 years: independent climbing and climbing with parental statement
Age rules for pre-climbing
- Inexperienced - up to 8 years: lead climbing is not allowed
- Inexperienced - 8 to 16 years of age: climbing and ferrying under experienced supervision (18+)
- Licensed K3 - 8 to 16 years old: climbing and ferrying under experienced supervision (18+) with parental statement
- With license K3 - 16 to 18 years: independent climbing and climbing with parental statement
Check? Check!
The check before climbing or bouldering prevents accidents and injuries and is therefore mandatory. Want to know more? All videos/posters can be found on neoliet.nl, in the branches and on our YouTube channel. Ask about them if you can't find them.
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6. Check? Check!
The check before climbing or bouldering prevents accidents and injuries and is therefore mandatory. Want to know more? All videos/posters can be found on neoliet.nl, in the branches and on our YouTube channel. Ask about them if you can't find them.
General security
- Safe climbing is something we do together! You are required to be mindful of your own safety, as well as the safety of others.
- Make sure you are well rested. You should play sports and participate in activities only if you are in good physical and mental health. When in doubt, ask your doctor.
- Do a good warm-up before you start climbing.
- Keep the floor clear of objects.
- It is forbidden to use structural elements, such as steel beams when climbing.
- Wait your turn and keep enough distance from other climbers so that you do not hit each other in a fall or dynamic movement.
- Respect cordons and do not walk under other climbers/boulderers.
- Use clean athletic shoes or climbing shoes.
- Remove all rings and jewelry and other unnecessary material from your body. Straighten your hair.
- Empty pockets! Remove all loose things and unnecessary material from your body and from your clothing (phones, keys, scarves, strings, etc.).
- Empty harness policy. Do not hang materials on your harness.
- Do not distract other climbers! Shouting, running or other disruptive behavior is not allowed.
- Unsecured climbing is prohibited with the exception of bouldering.
- Use of training rooms and materials is not allowed under the age of 18 without supervision of trainer/instructor.
- Route building, self instruction, teaching or training are allowed only with manager's permission.
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7. General safety
- Safe climbing is something we do together! You are required to be mindful of your own safety, as well as the safety of others.
- Make sure you are well rested. You should play sports and participate in activities only if you are in good physical and mental health. When in doubt, ask your doctor.
- Do a good warm-up before you start climbing.
- Keep the floor clear of objects.
- It is forbidden to use structural elements, such as steel beams when climbing.
- Wait your turn and keep enough distance from other climbers so that you do not hit each other in a fall or dynamic movement.
- Respect cordons and do not walk under other climbers/boulderers.
- Use clean athletic shoes or climbing shoes.
- Remove all rings and jewelry and other unnecessary material from your body. Straighten your hair.
- Empty pockets! Remove all loose things and unnecessary material from your body and from your clothing (phones, keys, scarves, strings, etc.).
- Empty harness policy. Do not hang materials on your harness.
- Do not distract other climbers! Shouting, running or other disruptive behavior is not allowed.
- Unsecured climbing is prohibited with the exception of bouldering.
- Use of training rooms and materials is not allowed under the age of 18 without supervision of trainer/instructor.
- Route building, self instruction, teaching or training are allowed only with manager's permission.