British Boulder Championships
The British Boulder Championships (BBCs) is one of the highlights of the UK's competition season, where the country's best boulderers battle it for this prestigious crown.
Categories: Senior (17+) and U17 (Youth B - YOB 2009 and 2010)
By registering for this event you are acknowledging the BMC Participation Statement:
Climbing, hill walking and mountaineering can provide life-long physical, social and mental health benefits through exercise and adventure in amazing environments. The BMC recognises these activities involve a risk of personal injury or death. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fee: £65
Registration Opens: 3 December 2025
Registration Closes: 9 January 2026
All competitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by one parent/guardian only.
Late entries will not be accepted.
To enter you must complete our online booking form, with successful payment, by the entry deadline. Forms without payment will NOT be accepted.
All competitors MUST be a current member of the BMC, Mountaineering Scotland or Mountaineering Ireland to enter.
Dates: Confirmed as 24 and 25 January 2026.
Location: Depot Climbing Centre, Trafford.
JOIN: Become a member of the BMC
If you haven’t used the online booking system before, then you will need to create an account to log in.
Semi-Finals and Finals Quota
Seniors: Semi-finals: 20 Finals: 8
U17: Semi-finals: 12 Finals:6
For the Senior finals, we will be following this format:
Each bouldering stage in a competition will follow a rotation system, where competitors must:
Start in Order: Begin their attempts on each boulder following the sequence listed on the Official Start List. If a competitor cannot start on time, their spot will not be rescheduled.
Follow the Prescribed Order: Attempt the boulders in the specific order given for the course.
Rest Between Boulders: Take a rest period between boulders, which will be three attempt periods.
Stop at the End of Climbing Time: When the climbing time ends, competitors must stop climbing and move to a designated Transit Zone. This area ensures they cannot see boulders they haven’t tried yet.
Start the Next Climbing Period: At the start of the next climbing time, competitors who were resting can begin their attempts on the next boulder or leave the Competition Area if they’ve finished the course.
Stay in Transit Until the Rotation Ends: The Jury President will ensure competitors stay in the Transit Zone until the rotation after they’ve completed the course is over
It is important to read the rules for this event.
DOWNLOAD: BBC's Rules
DOWNLOAD: BBCs Addendum to the Rules
If you cancel your entry to the competition - you will not be entitled to a refund.
If the competition is cancelled due to an unforeseen circumstance - you will be entitled to a full refund.
2024 Snapshot
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Championship Partners
British Bouldering Championship Results
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