The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a fun climbing competition for young people. The series is extremely popular and attracts hundreds of young climbers nationwide.
The competition is open to all young people so whether you're new to climbing, or already have some experience, this could be just the competition for you.
There are three regional rounds in seven BMC areas followed by a Grand Final where the top three in each category from each BMC area, and from Scotland and Ireland, take part.
Scotland
Mountaineering Scotland hold their own Youth Climbing Series with two areas: Scotland North and Scotland South. The top 3 in each category in the Scottish Final go through to the Grand Final.
Ireland
Mountaineering Ireland run their own Youth Climbing Series and the top 3 in each category from the final go through to the Grand Final.
Dates England & Wales
Round 1: Saturday 27 January (entries are now closed)
Round 2: Saturday 3 March (entries close on Sunday 25 February)
Round 3: Saturday 24 March (entries close on Sunday 18 March)
Grand Final
Saturday 28 April at Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Ratho
Results
The 2018 results can be found here.
Venues
London & SE (North) north of the M4/Thames OR in RG postcode
Round 1: Big Rock Climbing Centre
Round 2: The XC
Round 3: Westway Climbing
London & SE (South) south of the M4/Thames AND NOT in RG postcode
Round 1: The Reach Climbing Wall
Round 2: High Sports Brighton
Round 3: White Spider Climbing
Midlands & Peak
Round 1: The Foundry Climbing Centre, Sheffield
Round 2: Redpoint Climbing Centre (Worcester)
Round 3: Awesome Walls Climbing Centre (Sheffield)
North East & Yorkshire
Round 1: Huddersfield Climbing Centre
Round 2: The Leeds Wall
Round 3: Sunderland Wall
North West & Lakes
Round 1: The North West Face
Round 2: Manchester Climbing Centre
Round 3: Lakeland Climbing Centre
South West
Round 1: Everyone Active, Plymouth Life Centre
Round 2: Redpoint Climbing Centre (Bristol)
Round 3: The Quay Climbing Centre (Exeter)
Wales/Cymru
Round 1: The Beacon Climbing Centre
Round 2: Boulders Climbing Centre
Round 3: Summit Centre - Rock UK
Round 2 cancellation information
This decision means that only results from Round 1 and Round 3 will count towards the Grand Final. We will also be relaxing Rule 2.9.4 and we will be allowing qualification for the final by a competitor who only competes in one round.
Regarding scoring error
The BMC would like to offer its sincere apologies to Jake Buzzard and his family regarding the scoring error which took place at the final round of the Peak and Midlands YCS.
The matter has been fully investigated and the BMC has taken steps to ensure such occurrences are not repeated in the future.
Competitor categories
There are five categories and each is split into boys and girls. The categories are called Youth A, B, C, D and E and follow the IFSC system (International Federation of Sport Climbing) system.
Youth A those born in 2001 & 2002
Youth B those born in 2003 & 2004
Youth C those born in 2005 & 2006
Youth D those born in 2007 & 2008
Youth E those born in 2009 & 2010
Each event comprises 3 routes and 3 boulder problems for each category. In categories A, B and C routes are led. In categories D and E they are top-roped. For an explanation of the difference between leading and top-roping please see A Parents Guide to Climbing
To be eligible for the Grand Final it is necessary to take part in at least two regional rounds in the Area that a climber lives. If a series is not organised in their region climbers may enter the series in the region nearest to them.
Cost
1 Round
BMC members £25
Non-members £30
Income support £8
2 Rounds
BMC members £35
Non-members £50
Income support £14
3 Rounds
BMC members £45
Non-members £70
Income support £20
Further information
Download the rough guide
Download the full rules
Download the 2017 grand final results
Please contact Becky McGovern at the BMC by email or telephone 0161 438 3302
Youth Outdoor Climbing Courses
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Whether you want to make the leap from indoor climbing into Sport or Trad climbing outdoors, we run many courses across the country and throughout the year that are specially for 11-17 year olds.
Subsidised Youth Course Places
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There are a large number of free places on courses for families who may struggle to afford it. Any families who live in rented accommodation and who receive income support or universal credit may contact the instructor of a course or Alex West for a place.
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