The font, wandsworth
13 april 2024

GEAR UP FOR THE CLIMBING FIESTA OF THE YEAR

Expect rad competition blocs, games & challenges, local craft brews, delicious munching from food traders, awesome climbing gear from local craft stalls, and top-notch vibes!

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format and entry

Saturday 13th April 2024. There are 2 main qualifying rounds of the competition with 130 spaces available in each round! These will consist of 25 qualification blocs (extra blocs required for the para category) in each category with scorecards handed in at the end of the session.

Those who have competed in the earlier slot will be allowed to stay at the centre after their round has finished and enjoy the other elements of Font Fest (BBQ, stalls, etc) but will not be allowed in the activity area.

After the second round, there will be awards for all categories EXCEPT 'general' men and women.

The top 6 of 'general' men's and women's categories will go through to the finals which start later in the day at 17:30.

After finals finish there will be an awards ceremony for the winners. We will be staying open till late afterward the awards to celebrate.

Below are the timings for the qualifiers, finals and after party.

  • 09:00 - 12:00: Qualifier round (early) - up to 130 participants
  • 12:30 - 15:30: Qualifier round (late) - up to 130 participants
  • 16:00:16:30: Awards for categories
  • 17:30 - 19:30: Finals - DJ required
  • 20:00 - LATE: After party

MAIN CATEGORIES 

  • Para
  • Masters
  • Beginners (V3 or under)
  • Under 16’s
  • General entry

Within each of these main categories, we've the following sub-categories:

SUB-CATEGORIES 

  • Female
  • Male
  • Non-Binary

GB Climbers! Please note you are NOT able to enter the general entry category under Male and Female that will go into finals!

We really want to emphasise that there is no minimum climbing ability holding you back from getting involved. There really is something for everyone!

*Normal entry/supervision policies apply.

  • £25 for non-members
  • £15 for members
  • Spectator ONLY is £5

Your entry ticket includes entry into your chosen round (subject to availability).

IMPORTANT! Spectator tickets have now sold out! There are still spots available to compete however you will NOT BE ABLE to spectate. This is due to us reaching the limit of the centres capacity!

We are happy to offer staff in other London climbing walls to join for the member price!

book your spot

More details including how to book your comp entry and spectator tickets can be found here.

further info & Tickets