The competition is open to all within the age categories. So, whether you're an experienced climber or a beginner, this could be just the competition for you. There are three regional rounds in each of the BMC Areas then a British Final when the top 3 in each category from each of the BMC Areas, BMC Cymru/Wales and the two Areas from Scotland take part (see below).
Wales/Cymru: BMC Cymru/Wales holds two rounds in each of their North and South areas and then hold an all BMC Cymru/Wales Final. The top 3 in each category from the BMC Cymru /Wales Final then go through to the British Final.
Scotland hold their own MC of S Youth Climbing Series run by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland. They have two areas: Scotland North and Scotland South. The top 3 in each category in each of the two areas in Scotland go through to the British Final.
There are three age categories in these competitions, with separate girls and boys competitions. These are
- 7 to 10 years olds
- 11 to 13 year olds
- 14 to 16 year olds
The age categories are worked out on the year a young person is born - and obviously these change each year. For more on this see the "rough guide" mentioned below.
Each event comprises of 3 routes and 3 boulder problems for each category. The 14 - 16 years olds lead their routes the others top-rope them.
To be eligible for the British 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 will be entitled to enter the series in the region nearest to them.
More information
Download the Rough Guide to the BMC Youth Climbing Series 2010
Download the full rules for the BMC Youth Climbing Series 2010
2010 dates, venues and entry forms available from www.thebmc.co.uk/youth
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