Climbing Gym

Are your interested in a fun and exciting alternative to traditional exercise? If so, visit the SIUE Rock Climbing Gym located in the Vadalabene Center! The 1500 sq ft. climbing wall features 15 belay stations, numerous climbing routes, an artificial crevice and a 45-degree overhang. The wall, made of simulated rock and affixed with a wide variety of hand and foot holds, provides climbers of all ages and abilities with unique physical and mental challenges that help to build strength, endurance and self confidence.

The SIUE Climbing Gym is open to all SIUE students, faculty, staff, SFC members and immediate family members of these affiliates. Guests must purchase a "Guest Pass" from the SFC Front Desk in order to climb during open hours. Guests may rent the Climbing Gym for an additional fee (see below).

The Rock Wall will be closed for Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 16-22.

  Open Climb Fall Hours

Monday - Friday	5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday	12:00pm - 4:00pm

Renting the Climbing Gym

University and community groups of all ages, including children, may rent the climbing gym for recreational activities, group training, professional development and special events. Rentals allow groups to have private access and exclusive use of the wall for a two hour time period. Groups must call for reservations at least two weeks in advance of the requested date. All participants are required to fill out a waiver of liability before they will be allowed to climb. For more information, or to rent the climbing gym, contact the SFC Front Desk at (618) 650-2348.

What can the gym be rented for?
Team Building	Birthday Parties
Group Functions	Class Experiences
Family Reunions	Religious Functions

Rates start at $40 per hour and go up depending on what additional services and staffing are required.  For specific rates for your group, please call 650-2348. 

Groups numbering 7 or less will require one attendant.  Groups numbering 8 or more, will require 2 attendants.  Up to 15 participants may use the Rock Wall at a time.  Groups that have more than 15 participants may want to consider reserving other areas of the Vadalabene Center or the Student Fitness Center to accommodate their participants waiting to use the Rock Wall. 

All participants are required to fill out a waiver of liability before they will be allowed to climb. For more information, or to rent the climbing gym, contact the SFC Front Desk at (618) 650-2348

*Climbing Gym hours are subject to change to accommodate expressed needs of the climbing community and special programs. Changes in hours will be posted on the bulletin board outside of the Climbing Gym.