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SHEFFIELD AND GREATER SHEFFIELD SCHOOLS BOULDERING COMPETITION

Registration for the 2026 Sheffield & Greater Sheffield Schools Bouldering competition is now open!

 

This is a fun and inclusive event, aimed at offering a new experience for participants. The top 5 qualifying schools, along with 4 schools selected at random, will take part in the finals for each category (primary/secondary). An additional place in the finals will be reserved for a SEN school.

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Selection criteria

Primary Schools: engage and widen participation

We want to welcome as many new climbers as possible and provide opportunities for those who wouldn’t normally have access to climbing. We ask teachers to keep this in mind when selecting participants. The climbs are set to be accessible for our target groups, and our goal is to provide a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants. Experienced climbers are encouraged to take part in our youth events later in the year instead, such as the Summer Youth Cup in June or the Young Climbers Festival in August.

 

Secondary Schools: compete

We welcome pupils of all abilities to take part in this year's competition.

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Qualification format

  • Each school will have 2 hours to try the qualification blocs (10-12 climbs), with points being scored on how many climbs are topped and how many attempts it takes.

  • The top 6 scores from your school will be added up to give your school an overall score. Each school's score must include at least one male and female climber. 

  • Qualification rounds will run between 7 January - 6 February, after which schools will be notified if they have qualified for the finals.

The finals 

  • 10 Sheffield Primary and Secondary schools will be invited to take part in the FUN and FREE Sheffield final on Wednesday 11th March. 

  • 10 Greater Sheffield Primary and Secondary schools will be invited to take part in the FUN and FREE Greater Sheffield final on Thursday 12th March.

How to enter? ​
To enter a team you will first need to register below. 

Primary teams can be made up of year 5 and 6 pupils only.

Secondary teams can be made up of year 7, 8 and 9 pupils only.

All teams must have male and female competitors.

 

Once you have registered, you will be sent a link to book a qualification slot. Please note this may take a few days to come through and you may need to check your spam folder. Qualification slots can be booked for up to 18 climbers. If you require more participants, please book multiple slots. The prices are based on teams of 6:

  • Up to 6 climbers - £90

  • Up to 12 climbers - £180

  • Up to 18 climbers - £270

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You will be able to book optional practice sessions prior to the qualification rounds. This means that your school can brush up on their climbing skills and go into the qualification rounds feeling confident. These can be booked throughout November and December, depending on availability.

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If you wish to book in for a practice session prior to the qualification rounds, the prices are as follows:

​1 practice session (1.5 hours)

  • Up to 6 climbers - £81

  • Up to 12 climbers - £162

  • Up to 18 climbers - £243

​2 or more practice session (1.5 hours)

  • Up to 6 climbers - £75 per session

  • Up to 12 climbers - £150 per session

  • Up to 18 climbers - £225 per session

 

To book a practice round or if you have any questions, please email dora@climbingworks.com.

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