Sport Climbing Australia’s 2026 National Youth Championships are on in May, and thanks to an agreement between SCA and CNZ, a number of NZ athletes will have the chance to compete.
Dates: 14–17 May 2026
Venue: Climbing Jungle, Smith Drive, West Ballina, NSW
Three disciplines are on the programme: Boulder, Lead, and Youth Para Lead. Para Lead is new to nationals this year — the first time it’s been run at this level in Australia.
Age categories
- Under 15 (born 2012–13)
- Under 17 (born 2010–11)
- Under 19 (born 2008–09)
Please note that Under 13 is not included in this year’s competition — a change from previous years.
CNZ can send up to 2 athletes per category. The selection committee is working through this now; you can read the full selection policy here.
Selected athletes will be contacted by email soon, and the full list will be announced once confirmed with the athletes. Those selected will represent New Zealand in the official CNZ uniform. Note that medals and titles are reserved for Australian citizens.
Full event details: sportclimbingaustralia.org.au/event-6609541