When you step onto the floor of a climbing competition in the UK — whether it’s a local league meet, a national event, or an amateur comp at your home wall — you’re not […]
Introduction Running a climbing competition isn’t just about athletes pulling on holds and reaching for tops. Behind every successful event lies a dedicated team of route setters, officials and volunteers
<img src=”https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1570129477492-45c003edd2be?w=1200″ alt=”Climber stretching before training” style=”width:100%;height:auto;”> Whether you’re gearing up for a local competition or a casual session at your favourite wall, a proper warm-up routine is one of
<img src=”https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1579358454734-d05d3d1241d9?w=1200″ alt=”Climber mentally preparing on wall before competition” style=”width:100%;height:auto;”> Competing in a climbing event — whether it’s your first local meet or a national final — isn’t just about
At any climbing competition — from grassroots club events to the British Championships — the judges play a key role in keeping things fair, consistent, and professional. They’re the ones
<img src=”https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1591849180955-139a4f7b4b47?w=1200″ alt=”Indoor climbing wall route setting” style=”width:100%;height:auto;”> When you walk into a climbing competition, it’s easy to focus on the climbers and the crowd. But behind every successful event
Route reading is one of the most important skills a climber can develop, whether you’re bouldering in your local gym or preparing for a UK climbing competition. Understanding a route
Competition climbing is thrilling, but even experienced climbers can fall into common pitfalls that affect performance. Whether you’re competing in a local UK bouldering league, a youth comp, or a
Climbing isn’t just about reaching the top of a wall or sending a difficult boulder—it’s also about the people you meet along the way. Across the UK, climbing communities and
<img src=”https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1590080875832-66a8c65b3f9f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80″ alt=”Indoor climbing wall with bright holds” loading=”lazy”> Indoor climbing has exploded in popularity across the UK over the past decade. From busy city centres to converted warehouses, climbing
