Challenge Course

Program Descriptions

Reservation Policies

Please read before filling out a reservation request. For any questions, please contact southern Adventures at southernadventures@georgiasouthern.edu or 912-478-7227.

On-Campus Groups

Off-Campus Groups

Participants

Please read the following information to prepare yourself for your upcoming course. Please see the Program Descriptions to educate yourself on the type of program you are participating in and then read the following policies. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact our offices by either email at bballinger@georgiasouthern.edu or by phone at (912) 478-7227. We look forward to working with you and your group and thank you for your interest in our programming.

Challenge by Choice, Effort & Encouragement

Here at Southern Adventures, we like to practice “challenge by choice.” This means that you as an individual choose your level of participation, it is not chosen for you by facilitators or other group members. No one is ever forced to do something they are not comfortable doing, and most of our activities are easily modified to resolve individual problems, concerns, or physical limitations. All that we ask is that you be ready to give 100% because like with most things in life, you get out of them what you put in.

On our challenge course, we try to foster an environment that encourages people to look for the strengths in others, instead of seeing their weaknesses. Our goal is to provide programming that is challenging, fun, and safe.

What to Bring

Participants are required to adhere to the following policies:

• Jewelry is not allowed during programming. This list includes, but is not limited to: necklaces, earrings, studs, nose rings, watches, and rings. We recommend not wearing jewelry to programming as you are responsible for storing it.
• Long hair must be tied up.
• Participants must wear closed-toed athletic shoes. All footwear must have shoelaces. There should be absolutely no openings in the shoe.
• Anyone wearing the following will not be permitted to participate: lace-less boots, boat shoes, strapped sandals, slip-on shoes, lace-less shoes, cowboy boots, and thin-soled shoes. As it is hard to detail every possible shoe that is inappropriate, so we reserve the right to make a judgment call on whether your footwear is acceptable. It is recommended that you wear a running/or training type shoe.
• Clothing should be weather appropriate, so check the weather before you come out.
• Excessively short shorts and tank top type clothing are not allowed.
• In an effort to be environmentally friendly, please bring a refillable, reusable water bottle on the day of the programming.

Other Policies

What not to bring:

• Tobacco products
• Gum
• Candy
• Alcohol/Drugs

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco

Anyone in possession or under the influence of drugs or alcohol during programming is in violation of the Georgia Southern Conduct Code and will be reported to the Georgia Southern University Office of Student Conduct.

Smoking and tobacco use is not allowed on challenge course grounds.

Disruptive or Inattentive Participants

While we strive to create a fun atmosphere for participants, we expect all participants to pay attention, be actively involved, and ask questions while we are presenting safety rules and procedures. Note that safety is our ultimate priority and if we conclude that you or your group’s actions are affecting your safety, we reserve the right to cancel programming at any point.

Parking & Directions

All groups will meet in the Southern Adventures Center in the back of the Recreation Activities Center (RAC). We have a small parking lot, which can be accessed by Old Register Rd. Georgia Southern students and staff: Please note that weekdays from 8am-3pm, parking will be unavailable for anyone without a current Georgia Southern parking pass anywhere at the RAC.

Group Leaders

The group leader is the person who makes the reservation, coordinates with the group, and relays necessary information to the group. Use this page as a resource to answer any questions you have. Please use the participant’s page to prepare your group for their upcoming challenge course. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact our offices by phone at (912) 478-7227. We look forward to working with you and your group and thank you for your interest in our programming.

Forms

All required forms must be read, understood, and signed by participants. If a student is under the age of 18 years old, a parent/legal guardian must read, understand, and sign the required forms for the participant. These forms must be turned in before your challenge course. If you do not have the form you will not be allowed to participate in any activity offered by a Southern Adventures Staff (including spectating). There will be no exceptions given to anyone. As a group leader please make sure that you have all completed forms on the day of the course.

On-Campus Groups

On-campus participants that are only doing group development activities are not required to sign any form.

High Ropes Informed Consent – This form is for any participant that is participating in a program that involves the High Ropes Challenge Course. This includes Combination Courses.

The forms for a participant that is not associated with Georgia Southern University are as follows:

• CRI Standard Release – This form is for any participant participating in Southern Adventures programming.
• Challenge Course Informed Consent – This form is for any participant that is participating in a program that involves the High Ropes Challenge Course. This includes Combination Courses.

Cancellation and Weather

Low Challenge Course Weather Cancellations

Most low challenge course reservations have both indoor and outside space reserved, making a rainout less likely. Reservations made with shorter notice or during peak RAC hours may not get an indoor rain-out location.

In the case of not having indoor space available, programming will be canceled for rain, snow, wet conditions, thunder, lightning, and/or tornado. If your course is canceled due to weather, we will work to the best of our ability to reschedule.

High Challenge Course Weather Cancellations

High challenge course programming will be canceled for rain, snow, wet conditions, thunder, lightning, and/or tornado. If your course is canceled due to weather, we will work to the best of our ability to reschedule.

Group Cancellation

If a group has to cancel, Southern Adventures should be contacted as soon as possible. We understand that it can be difficult to get all of your group members to fully commit. We ask that if you become aware that your group can’t meet the participant minimum of 10, you contact us as soon as possible.

Off-Campus Groups

In order for us to complete your challenge course reservation at Georgia Southern University we will need a $50 non-refundable deposit (cash or check) at a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the date of the course. The remainder of the payment is not due until the day of the course, of which the deposit can be subtracted. Checks can be made out to Southern Adventures, and the name of your group/ organization needs to be written in the tag line. Payments can be received by Southern Adventures (click for hours of operation), CRI member services (click for hours operation), or mailed to the following address: