We invite schools from across Northern Ireland to take part in an exciting new indoor
bouldering competition, celebrating participation, challenge and achievement in one
of the world’s fastest-growing sports.
Hosted at Boulder World Belfast, Northern Ireland’s largest and leading dedicated climbing
centre, and delivered in partnership with Mountaineering Ireland, the National Governing
Body for hillwalking, climbing and mountaineering on the island of Ireland, this event offers
students the opportunity to experience the excitement of competitive climbing in a fun,
supportive and inclusive environment.
As one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and now an established Olympic discipline,
climbing continues to attract young people through its unique combination of physical
activity, problem-solving, creativity and personal challenge. This competition aims to
provide an exciting, inclusive and welcoming environment where students of all
abilities can test themselves, have fun and represent their school.
Whether your students are experienced climbers or completely new to the sport, there is a
category designed to encourage participation and achievement.
Competition Details
Venue: Boulder World Belfast
Date: Friday 16 October
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Register Here : https://gyms.vertical-life.info/boulderworld-belfast/calendar/event/907972
Competition Format
• 40 boulder problems of varying difficulty.
• Points awarded based on the difficulty of each climb.
• Competitors’ best 10 climbs will count towards their overall score.
• Judged competition format.Categories
Novice
• Less than one year of climbing experience. (We have free taster sessions available
for pupils during the lead up)
Experienced
• More than one year of climbing experience.
Within each category:
• Under 13
• Under 15
• Under 17
• Under 19
Individual awards will be presented across all age categories, while schools will compete for
overall Novice School Champion and Experienced School Champion titles based on
cumulative team points.
Why Encourage Your Students to Participate?
• Experience one of the world’s fastest-growing youth sports.
• Develop confidence, resilience and problem-solving skills.
• Promote physical activity in a fun and engaging way.
• Suitable for beginners and experienced climbers.
• Represent their school in a friendly and supportive competition.
• Meet young climbers from across Northern Ireland.
• Become part of a growing and inclusive climbing community.
Free Beginner Taster Sessions
To support participation and help introduce more young people to climbing, Mountaineering
Ireland and Boulder World Belfast are offering a series of pre-competition beginner taster
sessions. These sessions are ideal for students who are new to climbing and may wish to
enter the Novice category.
Students can attend one, two or all three sessions.
Friday 25 September | 6.00pm – 8.00pm
https://gyms.vertical-life.info/boulderworld-belfast/calendar/event/907959
Friday 2 October | 6.00pm – 8.00pm
https://gyms.vertical-life.info/boulderworld-belfast/calendar/event/907960
Friday 9 October | 6.00pm – 8.00pm
https://gyms.vertical-life.info/boulderworld-belfast/calendar/event/907961