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
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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.
