GB Climbing Selection Policies
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) follows a formal selection process for climbers who aim to compete for the GB Climbing Team at world championship events, world cups, European youth cups plus the Olympic Games. This page also includes the selection framework for the England Regional and England National selection.
Selection Documents Update
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 selection documents for lead, boulder and speed have now been approved by the Board. However, there are a few clauses that remain under review. These clauses are clearly marked in the documents, and we are allowing additional time for the CCPG and Board to finalise them. As these individuals are volunteers, we appreciate your patience while they carefully consider the details. We anticipate that these clauses will be finalised following the CCPG meeting on September 9th and the Board meeting on September 21st 2024.
Regarding the Exceptional circumstances clause/document, we have received valuable feedback from various stakeholders. To ensure that this clause is thoroughly reviewed and improved based on the input received, we are taking additional time to refine it. Our goal is to make sure that the final version is as robust and fair as possible.
We appreciate your understanding and will provide further updates as soon as we have them.
2025 GB Teams Selection Documents
DOWNLOAD Last update: 29/08/2024
DOWNLOAD Last update: 29/08/2024
DOWNLOAD: GB Paraclimbing Team Selection Framework (DRAFT) Last updated: 10.10.2024
DOWNLOAD: Team Application Form Updated 15.10.2025
DOWNLOAD: Selection Policy Updated 15.10.2025
DOWNLOAD: Start Up Plan Updated 15.10.2025
We are pleased to provide an update on the development of the Exceptional Circumstances policy. Following the initial draft, which was published on our website for a period of consultation, we received valuable feedback from the community, particularly concerning the National Trials.
This feedback has been carefully reviewed by the CCPG and the Board Director responsible for Performance. After thorough consideration, the key challenge remains in ensuring clarity and certainty to athletes and their supporting adults (coaches and parents).
As a result, the CCPG and the Board have approved the Exceptional Circumstances policy for the 2025 season. Please view it here.
2025 England National and Regional Squad Selection Documents
DOWNLOAD: England Squad Selection Details Last update: 03/10/2024
DOWNLOAD: England Squad List of Athletes Last update: 22/10/2024
DOWNLOAD: England Selection Framework Last update: 03/10/2024
DOWNLOAD: England Selection Framework Addendum Last update: 03/10/2024
Obsolete:
DOWNLOAD: England Selection Framework Last update: 28.08.2024
2024 GB Teams and GB Squad Selection Documents
2024
GB Team Selection Framework (19.09.2024)
GB Team Selection Framework - Addendum (19.09.2024)
2025
GB Team Selection Framework 2025 Lead/Boulder (Subject to Board Approval)
GB Team Selection Framework 2025 Speed (Subject to Board Approval)