One of the best ways to enjoy the UCF Climbing Tower is to become belay certified! This Climbing Tower-specific certification will allow you to belay your friends at the Climbing Tower and continue to grow your climbing skills.The Process:You will start with a belay class. This class will teach you the basics of belaying and climbing safety. You will learn the belay method that we accept at the Climbing Tower and have the chance to practice one-on-one with our Climbing Tower staff. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing. Long athletic pants are recommended but not required. You will be required to climb during the class. If you have your own climbing equipment, we encourage you to bring your equipment with you.After demonstrating competency in safety and skills in the class, you will complete a belay test. The belay test will include questions about the information you learned in the belay class and a skills test. You must be able to properly demonstrate all technical aspects of the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure to a Climbing Tower staff. It is possible to fail the belay test. You will be required to retake the belay test before you can be certified.After completing the belay class and passing the belay test, you will have to complete five belay check-offs before you receive your full belay certification. These check-offs are done at the Climbing Tower during normal operating hours and are intended to confirm that you can consistently perform the UCF Climbing Tower belay procedure. To complete these check-offs, let a Climbing Tower staff know that you need to complete your check-offs and they will help you.Once you've completed all of the above, you will receive your belay certification card. Please bring that with you to the Climbing Tower!To Register for a Belay Class:Sign up for your belay class at the RWC Climbing Tower front desk during normal business hours. Students can take the stairs or elevators to the first floor and go left. The desk is behind the stairs in the northeast corner of the main building.Class registration opens two weeks before the day of the class, but participants must be registered at least 48 hours in advance. Space is limited to eight people per class.Belay classes are free for current UCF Students and RWC Members (with an active membership). If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so no later than 48 hours before the class. Failure to show up for the belay or climbing technique class, or cancel within the allotted time will result in a forfeit fee of $30.00.How to Cancel:You can cancel your belay class by going to the Climbing Tower or the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours, or by emailing outdoor@ucf.edu.Spring 2025 Belay Class Dates:* Friday, Jan. 24 - 7-9 p.m. * Sunday, Feb. 2 - 4-6 p.m. * Friday, Feb. 14 - 7-9 p.m. * Friday, March 7 - 7-9 p.m. * Friday, March 14 - 7-9 p.m. * Sunday, March 30 - 4-6 p.m. * Friday, April 11 - 7-9 p.m.Registration Link: https://rwc.sdes.ucf.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure/rock-climbing-tower/ Registration Info: You must register in person at the Climbing Tower during open hours.

Trip Date: 2/15/2025-2/16/2025Trip Location: Indian River Lagoon, FLTrip Cost: $60.00Registration Opens: 2/1/2025- NoonRegistration Closes: 2/11/2025- 4 p.m.Register for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Pre-Trip Date & Time: 2/11/2025 - 6:30 p.m.Trip Description: Join Outdoor Adventure for an overnight kayaking and camping experience! We will paddle to an island in the Indian River Lagoon, set up camp, and enjoy the views! Kayaking offers the opportunity to connect with nature in a very unique way, and as we move through the water we will hopefully get to see plenty of wildlife like fish, turtles, and birds galore! As well, you will be surrounded by Florida's iconic tropical vegetation every stroke of way!What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including kayaks, PFDs, camping gear, etc.), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders. Meals will be provided on this trip; all menus will take dietary restrictions/preferences and allergies into account. Occasionally, groups will eat at restaurants while traveling. These meals are not included in your trip cost. Your Trip Leaders will inform you of any meals not included in the trip price.What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.Trip Leaders: Cody, Juan Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program?classificationId=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22

The ACE Group Fitness course is a 8-week course that consists of lectures and in-person labs, where you are provided an opportunity to receive hands-on Group Fitness experience. This course is great for anyone interested in becoming a certified Group Fitness Instructor or wanting to learn more about exercise programming. The course is $300.00, including the materials (textbook, online module access, practice exam, and Group Exercise Exam enrollment). American Council on Exercise (ACE) certifications are well-recognized throughout the United States and the world as providing comprehensive knowledge. The ACE-GFI (Group Fitness Instructor) certification teaches you how to conduct a class, program for a group setting, and cueing exercises. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=991827bc-3dde-4f50-9734-5e58014b1fe7 Registration Info: Registration opens January 6th, closes January 17th.

The ACE Personal Training course is a 8-week course that consists of lectures and in-person labs, where you are provided an opportunity to receive hands-on personal training experience. This course is great for anyone interested in becoming a certified personal trainer or wanting to learn more about exercise programming. The course is $320.00, including the materials (textbook, online module access, practice exam, and Personal Training Exam enrollment). American Council on Exercise (ACE) certifications are well-recognized throughout the United States and the world as providing comprehensive knowledge. The ACE-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) certification teaches you how to evaluate a client's current fitness and build a program around them. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=1b168974-f12f-441a-a8d6-3ee6ca76eac4 Registration Info: Registration opens January 6th, closes January 17th.

The ACE Group Fitness course is a 8-week course that consists of lectures and in-person labs, where you are provided an opportunity to receive hands-on Group Fitness experience. This course is great for anyone interested in becoming a certified Group Fitness Instructor or wanting to learn more about exercise programming. The course is $300.00, including the materials (textbook, online module access, practice exam, and Group Exercise Exam enrollment). American Council on Exercise (ACE) certifications are well-recognized throughout the United States and the world as providing comprehensive knowledge. The ACE-GFI (Group Fitness Instructor) certification teaches you how to conduct a class, program for a group setting, and cueing exercises. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=991827bc-3dde-4f50-9734-5e58014b1fe7 Registration Info: Registration opens January 6th, closes January 17th.

The ACE Personal Training course is a 8-week course that consists of lectures and in-person labs, where you are provided an opportunity to receive hands-on personal training experience. This course is great for anyone interested in becoming a certified personal trainer or wanting to learn more about exercise programming. The course is $320.00, including the materials (textbook, online module access, practice exam, and Personal Training Exam enrollment). American Council on Exercise (ACE) certifications are well-recognized throughout the United States and the world as providing comprehensive knowledge. The ACE-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) certification teaches you how to evaluate a client's current fitness and build a program around them. Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=1b168974-f12f-441a-a8d6-3ee6ca76eac4 Registration Info: Registration opens January 6th, closes January 17th.