British Youth Lead Championships
Every year the British Youth Lead Championships see the best of Britain's younger boulderers competing. As a National competition, the championships are of a higher standard than the lead climbing found in the BMC Youth Climbing Series (YCS). It is aimed at young climbers who may be just starting to compete, those who are trying for selection to the GB Squad, and for British Squad members to be selected for international competitions.
Date: 6th and 7th March 2027
Location: EICA Ratho, Edinburgh
Categories: Junior, Youth A, B and C
About EICA Ratho Climbing Centre
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena is located on the outskirts of Edinburgh in Ratho. It is Europe’s largest indoor climbing centre and alongside world-class climbing walls, features a bouldering room and a gym overlooking the main quarry.
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Special Dispensation may be granted to competitors across the BMC National Competitions.** Special Dispensation may only be granted by completing and submitting the online application form.
Special Dispensation will be independently reviewed by BMC workforce currently working outside of the GB Climbing competition pathway, on a case-by-case basis, and any existing special dispensation will be reviewed annually from 1 January to 31 December, aligned with the climbing competition season.
All special dispensation request need to be submitted with supporting evidence. Special dispensation requests submitted without supporting evidence will be returned to the applicant with a request for more supporting evidence. Supporting evidence and a copy of the form should be emailed to safeguarding@thebmc.co.uk
If you are able to volunteer to judge, please email zoe@thebmc.co.uk
British Youth Lead Championship Results
DOWNLOAD: Full 2025 results