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David Yates
Issue date: 10/2/06 Section: News
Media Credit: Jamison NashOne student works hard to climb the 45-feet rock-climbing wall with three levels of difficulty. The wall fits into the adventurous part of the Student Recreation Facility.
At a towering 45 feet tall, the climbing wall at UIC's SRF challenges beginners and experts alike to attempt its crags. With three levels of difficulty, the wall provides enough action to keep its climbers busy.
The ledges and crevices on UIC's climbing wall have been molded by hand specifically for the campus, which makes it all the more difficult to master. But not to worry, the recreation center provides certified employees and classes so anyone can become a rock-climbing enthusiast.
The employees who run the rock wall are free to change the routes and hand positioning (and do so frequently) to keep the wall challenging and to help participants climbing skills progress to the next level.
"Climbing is a learning process, having different routes keeps it fresh and different," said Clay.
The prices of the climbing wall are also very reasonable to ensure that the wall gets used to its full potential. Daily passes to the wall are as follows: Students $5, Members $7.50 and Guest $7.50. This rate also includes the cost of shoe rental and harness rental.
For those who want to become experienced climbers, classes are available Mondays from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The classes are offered for a reasonable fee of $60 for students and $90 for members of the center. These fees include rental, climbing passes and certification. Once certified, climbers can climb with their certified friends without the assistance of the staff.
There are also going to be free climbing days scheduled in the future at the center, to further encourage students to come and experience what the recreational center has to offer, but as of yet, dates are TBA.
The wall can hold five climbers at a time simultaneously so there won't be an extended wait. So if in the area, stop by and experience this opportunity. The climbing wall at SRF is awaiting challengers who are ready for an intense and fun work out.
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The ledges and crevices on UIC's climbing wall have been molded by hand specifically for the campus, which makes it all the more difficult to master. But not to worry, the recreation center provides certified employees and classes so anyone can become a rock-climbing enthusiast.
The employees who run the rock wall are free to change the routes and hand positioning (and do so frequently) to keep the wall challenging and to help participants climbing skills progress to the next level.
"Climbing is a learning process, having different routes keeps it fresh and different," said Clay.
The prices of the climbing wall are also very reasonable to ensure that the wall gets used to its full potential. Daily passes to the wall are as follows: Students $5, Members $7.50 and Guest $7.50. This rate also includes the cost of shoe rental and harness rental.
For those who want to become experienced climbers, classes are available Mondays from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The classes are offered for a reasonable fee of $60 for students and $90 for members of the center. These fees include rental, climbing passes and certification. Once certified, climbers can climb with their certified friends without the assistance of the staff.
There are also going to be free climbing days scheduled in the future at the center, to further encourage students to come and experience what the recreational center has to offer, but as of yet, dates are TBA.
The wall can hold five climbers at a time simultaneously so there won't be an extended wait. So if in the area, stop by and experience this opportunity. The climbing wall at SRF is awaiting challengers who are ready for an intense and fun work out.
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klane
posted 10/16/06 @ 9:32 AM CST
This story features only one quotation, by "Clay". Was Clay Aiken on campus rock climbing at SRF?
I believe the standard practice in journalism is to provide the full name of a speaker the first time they are quoted in a story--assuming you know that information. (Continued…)
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