BMC Youth Climbing Festival
The BMC Youth Climbing Festival will incorporate strategic route selection while ensuring fair and engaging scoring. It also features an individual ranking system and an optional team component to encourage wider participation. The BMC Youth Climbing Festival offers the opportunity to enter as either an individual or a team.
Where is it taking place?
Saturday 4th July: Boulder Shack, Southampton
Sunday 5th July: Calshot Climbing Centre, New Forest
Who can compete?
U17 2010/2011
U15 2012/2013
U13 2014/2015
U11 2016/2017
Cost
Cost £50 for both days, £25 for one day.
Low income tickets are reserved for participants on a limited income who cannot otherwise afford to attend the BMC Youth Climbing Festival. Tickets cost £15 for one event or £30 for both.
About the BMC Youth Climbing Festival
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Team Format
- Teams consist of 3-6 athletes
- Minimum 3 team members must contribute scores
- If competing as a team, you will need to bring a belayer
Team Scoring
- Best 3 individual scores from each discipline contribute to the team total
- Encourages strategic route selection - athletes choose risk vs. reward
- Levels the playing field for boulderers vs. roped climbers
- Rewards versatility while keeping the format fair
By registering for this event you are acknowledging the BMC Participation Statement:
Climbing, hill walking and mountaineering can provide life-long physical, social and mental health benefits through exercise and adventure in amazing environments. The BMC recognises these activities involve a risk of personal injury or death. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
Registration opens on Thursday 28 May at 8am and closes Monday 29 June at 5pm.
BECOME A COMPETITION VOLUNTEER
There are a number of essential volunteer roles needed to help run this competition. Check out what each role is and find out more about how you can apply.