COVID-19 Guidelines

We are now open to everyone!  

Our hours will be modified and the number of people allowed in the gym will be limited to allow for physical distancing according to provincial guidelines.

As we monitor and assess the use of our facility and information from our federal and provincial health authorities, we will modify capacity limits and expand access to other user groups.

Note: Membership and Punch pass sales are available online only. Click here to purchase.

• We are using an online booking system to streamline facility access and reduce uncertainty and wait times.
  • Drop-In climbing is available at BLOCS before 5PM on weekdays.  If we are below capacity and you show up in person, we will register you for the next available 2 hour time slot.
  • To guarantee a spot at these times, we recommend booking your climbing session in advance.
• Bookings will be available 3 days in advance.  Please book your time slot here.
• Please respect your booking time and arrive on time.
• Booking time slots will be 2 hours total, including check-in and exiting the facility.
• Booking end times are firm to maintain occupancy limits and assist with cleaning. Please begin packing up 15 minutes before the end of your booking time.
• Please wait outside until your booking time starts.
• Please do not gather or linger in the parking lot before or after your session. Please respect other’s needs for timely access.

• Please fill out a waiver online before coming to BLOCS.
• Come dressed to climb.  At this time, lockers and change rooms are closed.
• You will be given a gym orientation. Please wear a mask.

• To assist with ease of entry into the facility, interaction with staff will be limited to check-in processes ONLY during entry times.
  • No transactions, inquiries, or account changes will be allowed during check-in.
  • Please wait until check-in is complete for all other interaction with staff.
• Please line up outside the facility and maintain 2m physical distance prior to and during check-in.
• Please arrive ready to climb with minimal equipment.
• We will not be accepting cash until further notice.

• To assist with maintaining our occupancy limit, please limit your time to 2 hours at BLOCS.
• Please scan your card at our check-out scanner on your way out of the facility.

• Wash/Sanitize your hands upon entry and exit, and as regularly as possible.
• Please follow all posted signs and markings.
• Cover your cough/sneeze with your elbow or a tissue. Put your used tissue in a wastebasket and clean your hands.
• Do not shake hands/hug/high five/come into close contact with others.
• Maintain 2m physical distance with everyone at all times.
• Avoid touching your face.
• Wearing a mask (surgical, industrial, cloth, homemade, bandanas, buffs, etc.) is required while in the facility, effective Aug 1st, 2020.
• Please do not share personal items (chalkbags, brushes, water bottles, etc.)
• Use of liquid chalk is recommended.

• Changing areas and lockers are closed.
  • Please arrive changed and ready to climb.
  • Bring only essential items.
• Showers and Foot Wash stations are closed.
• Water fountain is closed.  Bottle fill station is still available.
  • Please bring your own water bottle.
• Limited exercise equipment in training area.
  • Please bring your own bands, skipping ropes, etc.
  • No high intensity aerobic training allowed in training area.
• Limited occupancy in certain areas due to physical distancing requirements.
  • Please be respectful by limiting your time in these spaces.
  • Please treat your time at BLOCS as a climbing session, not a workout session.
  • Please limit your time in restrooms at check-in and when exiting. Please use facilities before arriving.

• Hand sanitizer available throughout facility.
• Regular, increased cleaning of high traffic and high “touch points”.
• Cleaning break between each booking group.

• We encourage all patrons to download the ABTraceTogether app.
• If a confirmed case is reported, BLOCS will defer to Alberta health authorities to ensure appropriate measures are followed.
• If you begin experiencing symptoms, please continue to maintain 2m distance, inform a staff member, return home and take the Alberta COVID-19 self assessment tool.