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,The CWA has been working to help secure direct stimulus for climbing gyms through the Gym Mitigation and Survival Act (GYMS Act H.R. 890/S. 1613). The bill was a result of work by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and the recently formed National Health and... Continue Reading
Industry News
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,The CWA is excited to open recruitment for the Industry Practices Committee! This group of industry professionals will help rewrite the current “Industry Practices: A Sourcebook for the Operations of Manufactured Climbing Walls.” Despite the immediate troubles of the COVID-19... Continue Reading
Industry News
,In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maxim ropes shared a procedure for infrequently disinfecting climbing ropes. This protocol was based on work that Teufelberger, Maxim’s parent company, had done in 2015 for ropes that are used in pest-infested areas. Arborists and cavers often... Continue Reading
Industry News
,Triangle Rock Club has appointed Mike St. Laurent as Chief Operating Officer, effective as of Jan. 1st, 2021. St. Laurent’s history with Triangle Rock Club extends to the company’s founding. He was hired as the company’s first employee after offering to volunteer during the... Continue Reading
