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Climbing New Zealand National Speed Championship

03 Jan
President Climbing NZ News

Event Details

  • Date: 2026-02-15 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Categories: National, Speed

CNZ National Speed Championship

Date: 15 February 2026 | speed

Time: 0700 – 1800

Venue: BOPSCA Speedwall

Categories:

  • U11, U13, U15, Veterans (K-Route)
  • U17, U19, Opens, Masters

Day two of the Festival of Climbing brings the nation’s best to the line for the 2026 Climbing New Zealand National Speed Championship. From emerging youth athletes to seasoned open and masters competitors, this full-day event showcases the depth and future of New Zealand speed climbing.

With adrenaline, precision, and explosiveness on full display, the National Champs promise an incredible day of racing for athletes, whānau, and fans alike.

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of speed climbing at its absolute best!

Looking forward to seeing you in Mount Maunganui!

Registration:                     https://forms.gle/WCkEY4aQ9uSpLTRz5

Info Sheet:                        Please do not print off as this is subject to change.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RyZz7G99S2yz_FQuewsdoVGowVDFvex-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118439911314198560409&rtpof=true&sd=true

Domestic License:           https://forms.gle/UmFLxcnx3TinkSxC7

Timetable:                         Changes to the timetable may occur and will be communicated as required, CNZ Reserve the right to change the timetable.

Climbing New Zealand National Speed Championship
15 February: Sunday AM
07:00 – 08:00Registrations CNZ National Speed Championship (competition venue)
07:45 – 08:00AM Coaches / Managers Briefing
08:15 – 08:45Athlete Briefing
09:00 – 10:30CNZ National Speed ChampionshipU11, U13, U15, Veteran Qualifications
10:40 – 10:50Presentation of Finalists
11:00 – 11:15CNZ National Speed ChampionshipU11, U13, U15, Veteran Finals
11:15 – 11:30Award Ceremony
15 February: Sunday PM
11:00 – 12:00Registrations CNZ National Speed Championship (competition venue)
11:45 – 12:00PM Coaches / Managers Briefing
12:15 – 12:45Athlete Briefing
13:00 – 15:00CNZ National Speed ChampionshipU17, U19, Masters, Opens Qualifications
15:40 – 15:50Presentation of Finalists
16:00 – 17:00CNZ National Speed ChampionshipU17, U19, Masters, Opens Finals
17:15 – 17:45Award Ceremony for CNZ National Speed Championship
17:45 –Pack up

💳 Payment Details
Bank:                                   BNZ
Account Name:                  Climbing New Zealand
Account Number:              02-0940-0184145-000
Reference:                           First Name – Last Name
Code:                                    (S=Speed, Age Category, M/F) e.g., SU11M

Start List                             https://piki.trainingsims.com/#CNZ/event/I6JLRicKUXUsjcIvj/show

Join the 2026 CNZ Speed Volunteer Team: https://forms.gle/QEJoeAMVp2jekRcW6

Looking forward to seeing you in Mount Maunganui!

OCEANIA Continental Speed Championship

03 Jan
President Climbing NZ News

OCEANIA Continental Speed Championship

Event Details

OCEANIA Continental Speed Championship

Date: 14 February 2026 | speed

Time: 0945 – 1500

Venue: BOPSCA Speedwall Mount Maunganui, NZL

Category: Open

Get ready for one of the fastest days on the climbing calendar! We’re excited to confirm that the IFSC Oceania Continental Speed Championship will take place at the BOPSCA Speedwall in beautiful Mount Maunganui.

This event marks the kick-off to the Festival of Climbing weekend — a two-day celebration of elite competition and community stoke. The Oceania Continental Speed Championship launches the action on 14 February, followed by the CNZ National Speed Championships on 15 February 2026.

Come watch the best speed climbers from Aotearoa and Australia go head-to-head in a high-energy showdown where every millisecond counts. Whether you’re a dedicated fan or new to the sport, this is the perfect opportunity to witness elite athletes pushing the limits on Oceania’s premier speed stage.

Looking forward to seeing you in Mount Maunganui!

Registration:                  At the time of publishing Vertical Life is yet to go live.

Info Sheet:                     Please do not print off as this is subject to change.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ySxTWsyCl1TYanQFysDN11PxZyajL-ev/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118439911314198560409&rtpof=true&sd=true

Domestic License:        https://forms.gle/UmFLxcnx3TinkSxC7

Timetable:                      All times are provisional and subject to change by the Jury President.

International Federation Sport Climbing – Oceania Continental Championship
13 February: Friday PM
18:30 – 19:00Confirmation of IFSC Oceania Continental Athlete registration (competition venue)
19:00 – 19:30IFSC Oceania Continental Technical Meeting (competition venue)
14 February: Saturday PM
09:45 – 10:00Check in: IFSC Oceania Continental Championship (competition venue)
10:15 – 10:45Athlete Briefing
11:00 – 12:30IFSC Oceania Continental Championship Qualifications
13:10 – 13:20Presentation of Finalists
13:30 – 14:00IFSC Oceania Continental Championship Finals
14:15 – 15:00Awarding ceremony for IFSC Oceania Continental Championship

💳 Payment Details
Bank:                            BNZ
Account Name:          Climbing New Zealand
Account Number:      02-0940-0184145-000
Reference:                   First Name – Last Name
Code:                            OCSC M/F

Start List                     Available once Vertical Life goes live.

Join the 2026 CNZ Speed Volunteer Team: https://forms.gle/QEJoeAMVp2jekRcW6

Looking forward to seeing you in Mount Maunganui!

End of year message,

23 Dec
President Climbing NZ News

The Climbing New Zealand Management Committee has been hard at work throughout the latter half of 2025, and we are pleased to share several key updates with our community.

Our current areas of focus include the upcoming events that will conclude the 2025–26 season, namely Speed Nationals and the Oceania round held at Blake Park in Mt Maunganui, followed by the final event of the season, Lead Nationals to be held in Rotorua, info for both events can be found in our events page.

We are also progressing the development of our new 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, alongside the introduction of our pilot High Performance programmes for Lead and Boulder.

You can view the Strategic Plan, and find details of the High Performance pilot programme on our website, including the application form for coach registration. These resources have also been shared on our Facebook and Instagram pages to help engage the wider community.

Please note that the deadline for application submissions is 16 January 2026.

On behalf of the Climbing New Zealand Committee, we wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas and a happy New Year.

2025-26 Development Squad (Provisional) announced for U15-U13 Boulder + Lead/Toprope

27 Oct
President Climbing NZ News , , , ,

Good Evening, 

Climbing New Zealand is pleased to announce the provisional selections for the 2025 NZ Boulder + Lead/Toprope Development Squads across the U15 and U13 categories.

This is the provisional team selections; they are subject to appeal and subject to being ratified by the CNZ Committee.

Any athletes wishing to appeal the selection process, appeals need to be made within 2 working days of this post being notified to all climbers. Please ensure that you refer to the section 7 of the selection policy and send any appeal to selection@climbing.nz.

Climbing New Zealand selection processes are documented in our selection policy page on our website, please refer to this in the first instance if you have questions. The actual policy document is on our web page here.

Provisional Team Selections,

Bouldering Under 13 Female
(7 eligible, 3 selected)
Nina Fookes
Olivia Chellet
Trixie de Jong

Bouldering Under 13 Male
(5 eligible, 2 selected)

Hamish McLaughlin
Xavier Faber
Discretionary – Mikhail Dergilev (Discretionary selection – cannot be selected for NZ Team in current season)

Bouldering Under 15 Female
(13 eligible, 5 selected)

Yume Fookes
Ayla Radley
Anna Evans
Lucy Ranger
Marley de Jong

Bouldering Under 15 Male
(9 eligible, 4 selected)

Hugo Harkness
Brooklyn Jackson-Gers
Tobin Priestley
Max Lepper
Kāhu Coholan  (Discretionary selection based on equal performance with those selected)

Top rope / Lead Under 13 Female
(7 eligible, 3 selected)

Nina Fookes
Olivia Chellet
Trixie de Jong

Top rope / Lead Under 13 Male
(6 eligible, 2 selected)

Hamish McLaughlin
Xavier Faber 
Lochie Ward (Discretionary selection based on equal performance with those selected)
Discretionary – Mikhail Dergilev (Discretionary selection – cannot be selected for NZ Team in current season)

Top rope / Lead Under 15 Female
(10 eligible, 4 selected)

Anna Evans
Ayla Radley
Yume Fookes
Marley de Jong

Top rope / Lead Under 15 Male
(7 eligible, 3 selected)

Hugo Harkness
Max Lepper
Brooklyn Jackson-Gers
Tobin Priestley (Discretionary selection based on equal performance with those selected)
Huxley Bolger (Discretionary selection based on equal performance with those selected)

🧗‍♂️ 2025/26 CNZ Lead, Top Rope & Boulder National Championships – Event Details

28 Sep
President Climbing NZ News , , , ,

Ready to push your limits? This October, Climbing New Zealand invites all U15, U13 — and for the first time in Boulder U11 — climbers to compete at the 2025–26 National Boulder Championships, proudly hosted by Basecamp Adventures Climbing Gym in Queenstown.

This exciting weekend will be Individual events, with both Lead/Top Rope and Boulder Championships held over the same weekend — a unique and action-packed format for all participants.

🧗‍♀️ Event Details:

🧗 Lead / Top Rope Championship

Categories: U15, U13, U11

  • U15: Lead climbing
  • U13 & U11: Top Rope climbing
  • Format: 4 qualifying climbs per athlete (no finals)
  • Time limit: 6 minutes per climb
  • Scoring: A unique aggregate scoring system across the four climbs to crown the CNZ National Champion.

🧱 Boulder Championships

Categories: U11, U13, U15

  • Format: Session-based bouldering
  • Problems: 7–9 boulder problems per category
  • Problems will be designed to reflect the style and challenge of the Australian Youth Nationals, helping prepare athletes for international competition and Development Squad selection.

🎯 Why Compete?

  • Earn your spot on the Climbing New Zealand Development Team
  • Experience a national-level event in a supportive and exciting atmosphere
  • Challenge yourself on world-class routes and problems
  • Connect with the NZ climbing community

🎟 Registration for Lead/Toprope open; https://climbalong.com/competitions/384/info

🎟 Registration for Lead/Toprope open; https://climbalong.com/competitions/383/info

* For registration Queries, please contact; secretary@climbing.nz or president@climbing.nz

This Climbing New Zealand sanctioned event will determine the 2025/26 National Champions and placings in Lead/Top Rope and Boulder across the following age categories:

  • U15 (born 2012–2013)
  • U13 (born 2014–2015)
  • U11 (born 2016–2017)

📅 Event Date & Schedule

  • Competitions will take place on, October 18-19 2025
  • Start times may be as early as 8:00 AM on either of the days
  • A confirmed timetable will be published closer to the event on Climbalong.

📝 Registration & Entry Fees

Registrations close at midnight, Tuesday 16th October 2025.

Entry Type Cost (NZD)Requirements

Single Entry

$150

NZ athlete with current Domestic License & Paid Club Membership

Dual Entry (Lead & Boulder)

$200

NZ athlete with current Domestic License & Paid Club Membership

International or Non-Club Entries (Single or Dual Entry)

$280

💳 Payment Details

Please make payment via bank transfer:

  • Bank: BNZ
  • Account Name: Climbing New Zealand
  • Account Number: 02-0940-0184145-000
  • Reference: [Last Name – First Name]
  • Code: [Your Category] (e.g., U13-TR)
  • (Code – TR= Toprope – L=Lead – B=Boulder)

🛑 Important Notes

  • A New Zealand Domestic License is required for all NZ competitors.
  • The license application form will be available closer to the event.
  • All competitors must be members of a CNZ-affiliated climbing club to qualify for domestic pricing.

2025-26 Development Squad (Provisional) announced for Open, U19 and U17 Boulder

27 Sep
President Climbing NZ News , ,

Provisional team notified 6pm, Saturday the 27th of September 2025.

The following athletes have been selected for the NZ Open, U19 and U17 Boulder Development Squad.

This is the provisional team selections, they are subject to appeal and subject to being ratified by the CNZ Committee.

Any athletes wishing to appeal the selection process, appeals need to be made within 2 working days of this post being notified to all climbers. Please ensure that you refer to the section 7 of the selection policy, and send any appeal to selection@climbing.nz.

Climbing New Zealand selection processes are documented in our selection policy page on our website, please refer to this in the first instance if you have questions. The actual policy document is on our web page here.

Open Females
Lucy Sinclair
Phoebe Kenderdine
Kiri Shibahara (discretionary)
Open Males
Finlay Cate
Luke Williams
Oliver Chinn
Zhen Ng
Luka Sigamoto-Faulkner (injury dispensation)
Under 19 Female
Grace Hansen
Katie Chinn
Zoe Ball (discretionary)
Under 19 Male
Eliezar Cachatoor-Faber
Conrad Bolger
Luca Verheul
Flynn Richards
Luka Sigamoto-Faulkner (injury dispensation)
Under 17 Female
Mila Piatek
Lauren Williams
Holly Meyer
Scarlett Cachatoor-Faber
Under 17 Male
Fletcher McGrath
Ben Giles
Rio Piatek
Leo Goffinet
Quinn Boetzelen-McIntyre

2025 CNZ Speed Climbing Nationals Results.

22 Feb
Secretary Climbing NZ News
Open Female
1stAbby Gebert
2ndSarah Tetzlaff (NZ Record – 8.32s)
3rdJorja Rangi
4thCara Hicks
5thTarni Cavanagh
6thFlorence Smith
7thAshlyn Smith
8thHelen Lee
Open Male
1stJulian David (NZ record – 5.16s)
2ndNed Johnston
3rdKaryss Adams
4thEliezar Cachatoor-Faber
5thFlynn Chisholm
6thKeegan Lim
7thChristian Williams
8thJack Niles
U19 Female
1stCara Hicks
2ndFlorence Smith
3rdLucia Farias
4thKatie Mathieson
U19 Male
1stKeegan Lim
2ndEliezar Cachatoor-Faber
U17 Female
1stCaitlyn Fortescue (NZ record – 10.332s)
2ndMila Piatek
U17 Male
1stRio Piatek
2ndLevi Dickinson
3rdVans Gasapo
4thLeo Stock
5thCooper Holley
6thTeo Besier
U15 Female
1stAyla Radley ( NZ record – 7.296)
2ndMarley De Jong
3rdAutumn Parchomchuk
4thYume Fookes
5thPoppy Hinde
6thGwyneth Parchomchuk
7thScarlett Cachatoor-Faber
8thAnna Hills
U15 Male
1stStig Zhou
2ndDavid Kang
3rdPourewa Rangi
4thDan Yan
5thLouvelle Cachatorr-Faber
U13 Female
1stNina Fookes
2ndSylvie McLeod
3rdNiamh Lloyd
U13 Male
1stXavier Faber (NZ Record – 8.623)
2ndMikhail Dergilev
3rdFelix Jones
4thLuke Breetvelt
U11 Female
1st Jasmine Li (NZ Record 27.104)

Join the CNZ Volunteer Team!

21 Jan
Secretary Climbing NZ News

Tena ra koutou katoa, salutations to all.

Join the CNZ Volunteer Team!

Your support is vital in helping us grow and maintain the sport of climbing in New Zealand, and we are committed to delivering high-quality events while building a sustainable future.

We require the participation of volunteers who support our objectives and are willing to contribute. The information provided through the linked form will be kept confidential and will help us determine the most satisfying and appropriate volunteer opportunity for you.

We need your help!

Current Volunteer Opportunities (All Unpaid):

  • Volunteer Database Organiser & Manager
  • Sponsorship Manager
  • Fundraising Assistant
  • Event Manager

Join the CNZ Volunteer Team! – Google Forms

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM 2025 / 2026 Donations & Sponsorship
If you or someone you know would like to make a donation or sponsor an event, please email us directly at info@climbing.nz. Your support makes a significant difference!

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM – Google Forms—

TeRoimata (Roi) RangiPresident Climbing New Zealand

www.climbing.nz +64 2157 6636