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Performance News

World Climbing and BMC confirm climbing World Series event to be hosted in Manchester

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has today confirmed that a World Climbing Series event, sanctioned by World Climbing (formerly the International Federation of Sport Climbing) will return to the UK in June 2027 and be hosted in Manchester.

16 Jan
4 min read

Associate Wall News

How your climbing wall can save money by zero-rating children’s climbing shoe hire

Here's a simple win for climbing walls with kid's shoe hire that can help you stop overpaying VAT. Read on to find out about the easy change that could save your climbing wall hundreds of pounds a year.

13 Jan
5 min read

Associate Wall News

The Foundry, Sheffield, celebrates unveiling of newly refurbished climbing wall

BMC Associate Wall, The Foundry, tells the BMC about their wall's new build this summer and why they recently became a BMC Associate member.

24 Sep
4 min read

Governance

AGM results 2025

The BMC's AGM was held on Wed 3 Sept 2025

05 Sep
2 min read

LATEST ARTICLES

Article

YCS2025: Registrations now open

Youth Climbing Series 2025 - Registrations now open

28 Jul
1 min read

Indoor Climbing Articles

FUNdamentals of Wellbeing

Are you a coach or instructor who would like to learn how to help climbers who may need some support with their mental health in order to access the fantastic wellbeing benefits of climbing? The FUNdamentals of Wellbeing workshop could be just what you need.

24 Jun
4 min read

Indoor Climbing

Getting started: Indoor climbing with kids

Don't let a rainy day stop play. Indoor climbing is great for children's mental and physical health, and helps them develop important life skills. Here are our top tips for taking the kids to the climbing wall...

23 Jun
8 min read

Indoor Climbing

Route setting: Zoë Wood on competition setting for the stars

What does it take to set a championship climbing event? We caught up with professional route setter Zoë to find out.

20 Jun
10 min read

Indoor Climbing Learn

Training for climbing and walking during pregnancy

This article aims to educate and to direct you to further resources so that you feel informed and empowered when making decisions about training for climbing and walking during pregnancy.

05 Jun
10 min read

Indoor Climbing Gear

Belay Better: Assisted braking devices

Assisted braking devices are a firm favourite among sport climbers, offering an extra layer of confidence when belaying, but they're not infallible. Here are some top tips for choosing and using an assisted braking device...

15 May
8 min read

Indoor Climbing

Meet the GB Climbing coaches: Liam Briddon

Get to know the team behind GB Climbing's champions

01 May
9 min read

Indoor Climbing

Get to grips with route reading

Do you ever find yourself stuck mid-climb, lost in a sea of holds, wondering how on earth you got there in the first place and with no idea how to move up? Route reading is a key climbing skill that involves interpreting the moves on a route or problem, before you've left the ground.

23 Apr
5 min read

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