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.
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The League Semi-Finals and Final
The League: A London-based bouldering competition in which climbers compete over 4 rounds across the city to win La Sportiva sponsorship. Not only that, the winning climbers will also get 1 year full sponsorship across all our London sites – VauxWall, HarroWall, CroyWall and RavensWall.
How it works:
// £5 TO ENTER
// 1 POINT PER CLIMB
// 15 CLIMBS PER ROUND
// 4 ROUNDS
// SEMI-FINALS & FINALS
*NOTE: only un-sponsored climbers eligible
[*Round 1*: VauxEast 3rd Jan – 24th Jan]
*Round 2*: CroyWall 31st Jan – 21st Feb
*Round 3*: RavensWall 6th March – 27th March
*Round 4*: HarroWall 3rd April – 24th April
*Semi Finals & Finals* at HarroWall 16th May
Unlimited attempts – but you have 3 weeks to send 15 climbs (V3 – V8+) at each of the Rounds.
Scorecards go live on Vertical Life at scorecard.info
SEMI-FINALS & FINALS
The top climbers will battle it out until the top 6 from each category are selected for Finals.
RULES:
/ You have 3 weeks to send 15 climbs at each of our sites (during their event period) where you get unlimited attempts at sending them.
/ With each bloc being 1 point per climb, some will be tough, some will be not so tough.
/ Be sure to check your scorecard as blocs 1-15 will be for the Female competitors, whereas blocs 6-20 will be for the Males.
/ After all 4 rounds have been completed, the top 3 scores from each round and category will be invited to a Semi-Final at HarroWall on the 16th May
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BLOKFEST HARROW
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
THE LEAGUE SEMI FINALS AND FINALS
Three Rounds, followed by a Semi Finals and Finals showcase event.
If you’ve ever watched finals and wondered what it’s like to be up there – now is your chance.The 1st place winners in both Male and Female categories will win FULL CLIMBING SPONSORSHIP. Evolv shoe, Prana clothing and Metolius chalk sponsorship. The winning climbers will also receive full sponsorship across all our sites, VauxWall, HarroWall, CroyWall and RavensWall. (As such, sponsored athletes and national athletes are excluded from submitting their scores.) Everyone is welcome to try the climbs, however, only un-sponsored climbers are able to compete.Your £5 online Vertical Life score card over between rounds.
The first day of each round will be kicked off with a launch-style event. The first 100 people attending Round 1 at CroyWall will get The League limited edition t-shirt.
Each round will consist of a set of climbs that will stay up in the centre for 3 weeks.
1 point per climb – take as many attempts as you like/can!
See below for round details:*Round 1*: CroyWall 4th Feb – 25th Feb
*Round 2*: VauxEast 5th March – 26th March
*Round 3*: RavensWall 5th April – 26th April
*Semi Finals & Finals*: HarroWall 11th May