Junior Bouldering Championships
The BMC La Sportiva Junior British Bouldering Championships are returning for 2021.
Date: 4 & 5 December
Location: Highball, Norwich
Categories: Junior, Youth A, B and C (please note; Junior and Youth A will be combined into a single category)
Registration;
Opens Thursday 11 November at 9am
Closes Monday 22 November at Midday (12pm)
2021 Rules;
It is important to read the 2021 Rules for this event as they include a COVID addendum and they can be found here.
All competitors will need to provide evidence of a negative lateral flow test 24 hours prior to attending the competition.
Entry numbers;
Due to Highball’s COVID operating procedures, the total number of athletes, parents and BMC staff is capped at 120. This will create constraints. Further details of how this will be managed will be available when the registration opens.
All competitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by one parent/guardian only, but loco parentis can be used where required. If a parent/guardian, spectator or coach volunteers to assist in the running of the competition on the day, this will be in addition to the accompanying adult.
To Enter;
Please enter the competition here (opens Thursday 11 November)
Late entries will not be accepted.
To enter you must complete our online booking form, with successful payment, by the entry deadline. Forms without payment will NOT be accepted.
All competitors MUST be a current member of the BMC to enter. Join here.
If you haven’t used the online booking system before, then you will need to create an account to log in.
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel with less than five business days of the competition – you will not be entitled to a refund.
- If you cancel more than five business days before the competition – you will receive a 50% refund of the cancelled round/s.
- If a competition is cancelled due to an unforeseen circumstance – you will be entitled to a full refund.
Avid Bouldering Competition
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We’ve got our competition coming up on 27th November and we’re getting excited!
We understand that the idea of competitions can seem daunting but we promise, competitions are fun to enter regardless of your skill or age!
There is no age limit for our competition, meaning that everyone from the youths to seniors can give it a go!
Climbing competitions are all about fun and problem solving, with the incentive of a possible prize, giving a little more motivation to your climbs. It doesn’t matter if you’re not the strongest or most experienced climber either, as climbing competitions will also feature some fun and interesting one-off routes that are great fun to try out, regardless of points!
We also love the camaraderie of climbing competitions as you’ll get lots of people coming down from different centres and those who train on different days, meaning you really get to see the whole community and those from farther afield. This also means that the finals are fun and dynamic to watch, with everyone cheering competitors on.
Competitions also give you a clear aim and guidelines and can help mix up your climbing session with a new format.
We can’t wait to see you all there, so save the date in your diary and get training! We’ll be releasing more details over the coming weeks.
British Lead Climbing Championships 2021
British Lead Climbing Championships 2021
With the end of 2021 in sight, GB Climbing are pleased to announce the return of the British Lead Climbing Championships.
Date: 20 & 21 November 2021
Location: The Westway Climbing Centre
Categories: Youth A, B and C, Senior (16+)
Each category will face two qualifying routes and a final route.
Categories Youth A, B and C will climb on Saturday 20 November.
Category Senior (16+) will climb on Sunday 21 November
Registration opens 4 November and closes on Monday 15 November at midday (12pm)
All competitors will need to provide evidence of a negative lateral flow test 24 hours prior to attending the competition.
Rules can be found here.
COVID Addendum can be found here.
As per the rules, competition appeals forms can be found here.
All competitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by one parent/guardian only, but loco parentis can be used where required. If a parent/guardian, spectator or coach, volunteers to assist in a Judge or Belayer role on the day, this will be in addition to the accompanying adult.
LEAD CATEGORIES
These categories are set each year relative to a competitor’s year of birth:
Youth C: 2009 & 2008
Youth B: 2007 & 2006
Youth A: 2005 & 2004
Senior (16+): 2005 & earlier
COMPETITION FORMAT
There are two qualification routes per category, there will be no isolation for these routes. The starting order for the first qualifying route is random. Then the starting order for the second qualifier is the same as the first but staggered halfway. E.g. If there are 20 competitors in the category, number 11 will climb first on the second qualifier.
For the finals, all finalists will be held in an isolation zone. There will be a six minute observation of the final route, and then the finals are climbed on-sight.
EVENT ENTRY FEE
All categories £35
You must be a member of the BMC in order to enter this competition.
HOW TO APPLY
• Please complete and submit this entry form by 12pm (midday) on Monday 15 November 2021. Entries after this date will not be accepted.
• Only online applications will be accepted
• All competitors must be a BMC, MS or MI member.
• Evidence of a negative lateral flow test must be provided 24 hrs prior to the competition
• All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application.
A further e-mail containing full event information will be sent two days before the event.
Please note that emails do not always reach their destination, it is therefore your responsibility to contact the BMC if email notification has not been received.
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel with less than five business days of the competition – you will not be entitled to a refund.
- If you cancel more than five business days before the competition – you will receive a 50% refund of the cancelled round/s.
- If a competition is cancelled due to an unforeseen circumstance – you will be entitled to a full refund.
FURTHER INFORMATION
• Zoe Spriggins (BMC Competition Program Manager) tel: 0161 438 3318 / email: zoe@thebmc.co.uk
Harrocomp, Harrowall
This is a self-scoring comp – just turn up, grab a scorecard (available from 13:00, returned by 17:00), and tick them off as you go! What’s more, the Fun Comp prizes are awarded by raffle – tick off at least one climb and submit your orange Fun Comp score card to be in for a chance to win.
There is no additional cost for attending this comp, just the usual entry to the wall. So, if it’s your first time, come along and give it a bash! If you’re a monthly member, you get full entry to the event under your membership
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Take a look at all of this!
These are some of the amazing prizes up for grabs at our Birthday Party this Saturday! There’s tons up for grabs, from climbing shoes, to hoodies to trophies!
Thank you to Five Ten, La Sportiva, Cotswold Outdoor, Snow+Rock, Beyond Hope, Boot Bananas and local climbers Tracy Stoner and Steven Carter for making these prizes happen!
You can now see a timeline for the day as well as check out all the details on our website – we’re so excited to celebrate with all of you!
https://spiderclimbing.com/red-spider/red-spider-birthday/
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THE BIG COMP RETURNS (2021) U16 LCC
JOIN US FOR THE RETURN OF OUR LARGEST COMPETITION OF THE YEAR
FIRST 100 TO PRE-BOOK TICKETS CLAIM EXCLUSIVE BIG COMP TEE ON THE DAY
We are running the event over two days – if you are under 16 years old please book for the 26th September. If you are over 16 years old please book for the 25th September.
Pre-Booking price: £10
Price on-the-day: £15
Test yourself in our all-levels-welcome show-stopping competition. Climb world-class problems set by some of the UK’s top route-setters, Gaz Parry, Caelian Harker and our very own in-house-hero Andrew ‘Yorkie’ York.
ON THE DAY
FUN COMP
FINALS
25 BOULDER PROBLEMS
CHALLENGES
BOOT DEMO
CASH PRIZES
FREE GEAR
Prize Fund over £1,500
Raffle Prizes include climbing shoes, vouchers + MORE…..
All competitors automatically entered into the prize raffle by signing up for the Competition
FINALS
Heavy hitters can qualify for our showcase finals for a chance at the HarroCrown and CASH PRIZES.
Don’t fancy a climb? No problem. Spectators are welcomed to join the party and watch the highest-scoring climbers of the day battle it out.
DAY SCHEDULE:
25th September
Senior Registration + Warm up 13:00 – 14:00
Senior Qualifiers 14:00 – 17:00
Senior Finals 17:30 – 19:30
Bar opens at 17:00
26th September
Junior Registration + Warm up 13:00 – 14:00
Junior Qualifiers 14:00 – 17:00
Junior Finals 17:30 – 19:30
AGE CATEGORIES:
JUNIOR: (born 2006+)
Youth B (born in 2007-2006) Ages 14 – 15
Youth C (born in 2009-2008) Ages 12 – 13
Youth D+ (born 2010+) Ages 11 and younger
SENIOR: (born before 2004 – 1975)
MASTERS: (Born before 1975)
REGISTRATION
Every climber through the doors needs to have been registered (already climb with us? no need to stress! You’re all sorted.)
New to us? Click the link below and get registered before coming down:
ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS:
Any U14s need to be supervised by a competent adult
For the competition we are changing our normal rules to allow a Ratio of MAXIMUM 1:6. Please read, print off, and bring this HarroComp Supervisory form with you on the day!
JUNIOR Round Information
There will be set problems for Juniors, but not between separate age groups. All age groups compete on the same blocs. These blocs will be made up of Senior problems & dedicated Youth Only problems.
FINALS
The top 6 scores from across all Junior age groups will qualify for the Junior Finals. There will only be one Junior Finals made up of 4 blocs.
ISOLATION
There will be Isolation that will open 1 hour before Finals begin. No phones allowed in Isolation.
COVID-19
Subject to COVID-19 case rates in the capital ahead of the event taking place, LCC reserves the right to request all participants to produce either proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or a negative test taken on the day of the event.
The event will be taking place over two days to allow for increased distancing and a more spacious and comfortable experience for everyone competing & spectating.
Read MoreYouth Open Bouldering Highball Norwich
Youth Open Bouldering
5 September at Highball, Norwich
Registration closes at 5pm on Friday 28 August.
Highball Climbing Centre – Winter Bouldering GRAND FINAL
It’s back! The Winter Bouldering League kicks off again at the end of November until March with a GRAND FINAL in April for those who make it through!
Check the dates below for each round:
+ R1 29th November 2019
+ R2 27th December 2019 (early start normally 14:00)
+ R3 31st January 2020
+ R4 27th March 2020
+ GRAND FINAL 24th April 2020
There’s still 30 blocs, starting at font 5, throughout the evening with the comp kicking off at 6:30pm! Each round runs for 3 hours with our Raffle and Play Your Cards Right taking place at the end of each round.
Hot Food will be available throughout each round to keep you warm and fuelled!
This year we have been kindly sponsored by Scarpa UK Snowfit Revolutionz FrictionLabs Climbskin Sea to Summit – Outdoor Gear
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EDEN ROCK CARLISLE GRAND FINAL
Round 1 of our winter bouldering league set on our yellow circuit. Starts at 4pm runs through until 9pm.
Read MoreHighball Climbing Centre – Winter Bouldering League R4
It’s back! The Winter Bouldering League kicks off again at the end of November until March with a GRAND FINAL in April for those who make it through!
Check the dates below for each round:
+ R1 29th November 2019
+ R2 27th December 2019 (early start normally 14:00)
+ R3 31st January 2020
+ R4 27th March 2020
+ GRAND FINAL 24th April 2020
There’s still 30 blocs, starting at font 5, throughout the evening with the comp kicking off at 6:30pm! Each round runs for 3 hours with our Raffle and Play Your Cards Right taking place at the end of each round.
Hot Food will be available throughout each round to keep you warm and fuelled!
This year we have been kindly sponsored by Scarpa UK Snowfit Revolutionz FrictionLabs Climbskin Sea to Summit – Outdoor Gear
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Youth Climbing Series – R3 – Ireland
Round 3 is a bouldering round.
Each competition category will have ten boulder problems to attempt.
Competitors can make up to five attempts per boulder problem.
Competitors are scored on the number of Tops and Zones they reach and the number of Attempts taken to do so.
Each competition group will have two hours to attempt their problems.
The provisional times for each competition group is as follows:
Youth E – 11:00 to 13:00
Youth D – 11:30 to 13:30
Youth C – 13:00 to 15:00
Youth B – 14:30 to 16:30
Youth A – 15:00 to 17:00
Competitors can attempt boulder problems in any order they choose.
For more information please visit the Youth Climbing Series webpage: Youth Climbing Series
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BLOKFEST – THE CASTLE
FIVE spectacular venues. Do not miss out on this season as it is going to be a BANGER! Tickets go on sale Friday 11th October.
Harrow – November 16th
Flash Point Bristol – December 7th
Yonder – January 11th
Mile End – February 1st
Castle – February 29th
10am- 1:30pm Junior Qualification
2pm- 5:30pm Senior Qualification
6:30pm- 7:30pm Showcase Finals
EDEN ROCK CARLISLE WBS ROUND 4
Round 1 of our winter bouldering league set on our yellow circuit. Starts at 4pm runs through until 9pm.
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BMC Youth Climbing Series R2 – WestWay London
The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a climbing competition for young people. The series is extremely popular and attracts hundreds of young climbers nationwide.
The competition is open to first-time competitors, as well as experienced competition climbers from categories Youth E to Youth A. Find the category table below to see if your child is eligible to enter.
There are four regional rounds; two roped and two boulder. Each round consists of eight separate events taking place simultaneously across eight different regions in England and Wales. The series will culminate in a two-day Grand Final where the top three in each category from each BMC region, and from Scotland and Ireland, are invited to take part.
To be eligible for the Grand Final it is necessary to take part in a minimum of three regional rounds in the same region throughout the series.
Scotland
Mountaineering Scotland hold their own Youth Climbing Series with two areas: Scotland North and Scotland South. The top 3 in each category in the Scottish Final go through to the Grand Final.
Ireland
Mountaineering Ireland run their own Youth Climbing Series and the top 3 in each category from the final go through to the Grand Final.
Find a rough guide to the Youth Climbing Series here.
Dates England & Wales
Dates for every round and region.
Round 1 – 25 January (boulder)
Round 2 – 8 February (roped)
Round 3 – 7 March (boulder)
Round 4 – 21 March (roped)
Entry closing dates England & Wales
Entries close at midday (12pm) 10 days before each competition. Late entries are strictly not accepted.
Round 1 – entries close 12pm noon, Wednesday 15 January
Round 2 – entries close 12pm noon, Wednesday 29 January
Round 3 – entries close 12pm noon, Wednesday 26 February
Round 4 – entries close 12pm noon, Wednesday 11 March
PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF THE ABOVE DEADLINES.
Grand Final
The Grand Final is a two-day, invite only event for the top 3 competitors from each category and each region. The Grand Final has a seperate entry price to be announced in January 2020.
Day 1 – Saturday 25 April (boulder)
Day 2 – Sunday 26 April (roped)
The Grand Final will take place in Sheffield.
How to enter
Entries close at midday (12pm) 10 days before each competition. Late entries are strictly not accepted.
To enter you must complete our online booking booking form, with successful payment. Forms without payment will NOT be counted.
All competitors MUST be a member of the BMC to enter. Join here.
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Photo credit: Sam Pratt
BLOKFEST – MILE END
FIVE spectacular venues. Do not miss out on this season as it is going to be a BANGER! Tickets go on sale Friday 11th October.
Harrow – November 16th
Flash Point Bristol – December 7th
Yonder – January 11th
Mile End – February 1st
Castle – February 29th
10am- 1:30pm Junior Qualification
2pm- 5:30pm Senior Qualification
6:30pm- 7:30pm Showcase Finals
Highball Climbing Centre – Winter Bouldering League R3
It’s back! The Winter Bouldering League kicks off again at the end of November until March with a GRAND FINAL in April for those who make it through!
Check the dates below for each round:
+ R1 29th November 2019
+ R2 27th December 2019 (early start normally 14:00)
+ R3 31st January 2020
+ R4 27th March 2020
+ GRAND FINAL 24th April 2020
There’s still 30 blocs, starting at font 5, throughout the evening with the comp kicking off at 6:30pm! Each round runs for 3 hours with our Raffle and Play Your Cards Right taking place at the end of each round.
Hot Food will be available throughout each round to keep you warm and fuelled!
This year we have been kindly sponsored by Scarpa UK Snowfit Revolutionz FrictionLabs Climbskin Sea to Summit – Outdoor Gear
Read MoreBMC Youth Climbing Series R1 – Rockstar Swindon
The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a climbing competition for young people. The series is extremely popular and attracts hundreds of young climbers nationwide.
The competition is open to first-time competitors, as well as experienced competition climbers from categories Youth E to Youth A. Find the category table below to see if your child is eligible to enter.
There are four regional rounds; two roped and two boulder. Each round consists of eight separate events taking place simultaneously across eight different regions in England and Wales. The series will culminate in a two-day Grand Final where the top three in each category from each BMC region, and from Scotland and Ireland, are invited to take part.
To be eligible for the Grand Final it is necessary to take part in a minimum of three regional rounds in the same region throughout the series.
Scotland
Mountaineering Scotland hold their own Youth Climbing Series with two areas: Scotland North and Scotland South. The top 3 in each category in the Scottish Final go through to the Grand Final.
Ireland
Mountaineering Ireland run their own Youth Climbing Series and the top 3 in each category from the final go through to the Grand Final.
Find a rough guide to the Youth Climbing Series here.
Dates England & Wales
Dates for every round and region.
Round 1 – 25 January (boulder)
Round 2 – 8 February (roped)
Round 3 – 7 March (boulder)
Round 4 – 21 March (roped)
Entry closing dates England & Wales
Entries close at midday (12pm) 10 days before each competition. Late entries are strictly not accepted.
Round 1 – entries close 12pm noon, Wednesday 15 January
Round 2 – entries close 12pm noon, Wednesday 29 January
Round 3 – entries close 12pm noon, Wednesday 26 February
Round 4 – entries close 12pm noon, Wednesday 11 March
PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF THE ABOVE DEADLINES.
Grand Final
The Grand Final is a two-day, invite only event for the top 3 competitors from each category and each region. The Grand Final has a seperate entry price to be announced in January 2020.
Day 1 – Saturday 25 April (boulder)
Day 2 – Sunday 26 April (roped)
The Grand Final will take place in Sheffield.
How to enter
Entries close at midday (12pm) 10 days before each competition. Late entries are strictly not accepted.
To enter you must complete our online booking booking form, with successful payment. Forms without payment will NOT be counted.
All competitors MUST be a member of the BMC to enter. Join here.
HarroBloc Party 2020
NEW YEAR. NEW CLIMBS!
JOIN us for our FIRST HarroComp of 2020!
Fun Comp
Main Comp
Prizes
Tune Requests!
BLOKFEST – YONDER
FIVE spectacular venues. Do not miss out on this season as it is going to be a BANGER! Tickets go on sale Friday 11th October.
Harrow – November 16th
Flash Point Bristol – December 7th
Yonder – January 11th
Mile End – February 1st
Castle – February 29th
10am- 1:30pm Junior Qualification
2pm- 5:30pm Senior Qualification
6:30pm- 7:30pm Showcase Finals