British Lead Championships
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The British Lead Championships is one of the highlights of the UK's competition season, where the country's best Lead climbers battle it out to be crowned British champion. The 2026 edition will be a GB Climbing team official selection event.
Date: 21 & 22 February 2026
Location: Big Depot, Manchester
Categories: Senior (17+) and U17 (Youth B - YOB 2009 and 2010)
Volunteer at the British Lead Championships
Get a front row view to watch Britain's future talented Climbing athletes. To support the event we're looking for volunteers for the roles of competent lead belayers, competitions judges and isolation volunteers (DBS required). Lunch and drinks will be provided as well as a full briefing.
Important Information
Registration Opens: 7 January 2026
Registration Closes: 4 February 2026
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Two qualification routes: 6 minute time limit with 50 minutes between each route
Qualifications Additional Information:
Route 1 (or 2 for senior males only) for each category will start at 10:00am, Route 2 for each category will not start before 14:00pm. Senior Males will be split into two groups of 23, the first 23 athletes on start list A will climb on Route 1 and the first 23 athletes on start list B will climb on Route 2. Once your first route is complete, we won’t start on the second route until 14:00pm. This is to ensure there are adequate breaks for the belaying team. This may result in a longer wait time for you between qualification routes.
Semi-finals is one route: 6 minute time limit
Finals is one route: 6 minute time limit
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.
Sign up
If you are interested in volunteering please fill out the registration form on Volunteero and click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page.
For any other queries please contact Zoe: Zoe@thebmc.co.uk
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