The London Youth Climbing Championships 2026

Junior Bouldering Competition Friday, 28th of August at The Font Wandsworth!

This is a junior bouldering competition, with blocs specifically set to challenge young climbers of all levels. Whether you're new to competition climbing or a seasoned bouldering competitor, this indoor climbing event has something for you.

There will be 36 blocs in total, spanning a full range of grades and difficulties, from beginner-friendly climbs to technical, competition-style problems. This makes the event suitable for newer boulderers as well as more experienced junior climbing competitors. Your final score will be produced by adding together your best 20 bloc scores.

Categories and Booking!

The competition will be split into 10 categories in total, with a podium for each category. Male and female, across 5 age categories as defined by your year of birth.

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Entry is £30

• Under 11s: born in 2016 & 2017
• Under 13s: born in 2014 & 2015
• Under 15s: born in 2012 & 2013
• Under 17s: born in 2010 & 2011
• Under 19s: born in 2008 & 2009

Sessions

Climbers in the U11s & U13s will compete in the morning bouldering session from 9am to 12noon, with a podium taking place from 12:30pm. Note that all competitors in the U11 & U13 categories will require supervision by an appropriate adult, as this is not a coach supervised climbing session.

Climbers in the U15s, U17s & U19s will compete in the afternoon session from 1pm to 4pm, with a podium taking place from 4:30pm.

Morning Session

Under 11s & Under 13s

• 8:00am onwards – Centre opens & competitor registration
• 9:00am – Competitor & parent briefing
• 9:15am – Climbing starts
• 11:45am – Climbing finishes
• 12:00pm – Scorecards completed
• 12:30–12:45pm – Podiums

Afternoon Session

Under 15s, Under 17s & Under 19s

• 12:00pm – Centre opens & competitor registration
• 1:00pm – Competitor & parent briefing
• 1:15pm – Climbing starts
• 4:00pm – Climbing finishes
• 4:05pm – Scorecards completed
• 4:30–4:45pm – Podiums

Registration & Check-In

All competitors must be registered on our system with an active account and completed waiver before climbing.

When you arrive, please check in at Reception using Clava. We will have an additional laptop at Reception to help make check-in as quick and easy as possible.

Supervision

The supervision ratio for the competition is 2 climbers per parent or coach.

• Competitors will be given a yellow wristband.
• Parents and coaches/supervisors will be given an orange wristband.
• Wristbands must be worn throughout the competition.
• No wristband = no access to the matting/climbing area.

Our own coaches will also be providing zonal supervision throughout the competition. Each coach will be allocated a specific area to supervise.

Scoring

Competition scoring will be completed using the Griptonite app.

We would recommend pre-downloading the app to save time on the day - you can do so here!

If you have difficulty downloading or using the app, paper scorecards will be available if required.

Before Climbing Starts

Competitors and parents will be allowed upstairs into the climbing area after checking in.

However, competitors must not climb on or touch any competition blocks until after the briefing.

Please make sure you attend the briefing for your session, as this is where you’ll be given all the information you need before climbing begins.

Centre Access During the Competition

The bouldering areas will be closed to casual climbing (non-competitors) from 8:45am–4:30pm.

The bouldering areas will be available for casual climbing outside of these times.

The following areas will remain open to casual climbers as normal throughout the day:

• Roped climbing areas
• Boards
• Gym

These areas will be off-limits to LYCC competitors during the competition.

Good Luck!

We’re looking forward to welcoming all competitors, parents and coaches to Font Wandsworth for a great day of climbing.

Get ready, climb hard and most importantly, have fun!

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