GB Climbing Selection Policies

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) follows a formal selection process for climbers who aim to compete for the GB Climbing Team at world championship events, world cups, European youth cups plus the Olympic Games. This page also includes the selection framework for the England Regional and England National selection.

GB Climbing Selection Policy consultation

The British Mountaineering Council's (BMC) Performance department are inviting feedback on future selection policies for 2026.

Please read this document first as it will signpost to specific policies, links and details for the consultation period. Consultation via feedback form will close on 31st July 2025.

READ: Consultation overview and links on draft selection policies

1. GBC 17+, U21, U19 Presentation

2. DRAFT GB Teams 17+, U21, U19 Selection Policy 9.7.25

3. Draft GBC Selection document U17 05.07.26

4. England Climbing Team & U17 Presentation

5. DRAFT England Climbing Team 05.07.26

6. UK Sport APA Nomination Framework Presentation 5.7.25

7. UK Sport APA Nomination Framework 5.7.25

2025 GB Team Selection Documents

2025 England National and Regional Squad Selection Documents

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