Fun Boulder Competition

The ClimbScotland Fun Boulder Competition (CSFBC) is Scotland’s entry-level bouldering competition. The self-scoring format and online registration of scores make it easy for anyone to have a go.

The CSFBC focus is on young climbers who are just starting out in competitions. It offers a great way to have a go at competition climbing, perhaps for the first time ever, and compete against your friends whether they are from your school, youth group, or climbing squad.

Climbers compete in the age categories used in all our youth competitions (see below) and can take part as individuals, although each climber can also select to have their scores counted for a team, competing on behalf of a school, a climbing club or climbing wall squad. But remember, competitors can only compete for one team! See the regulations below for details of the teams.

NOTE: The top climbers from the Youth Climbing Series (those selected to the Scotland Development Squad and the Scotland National Squad) are not eligible to compete in the CSFBC to ensure a fairer grass-roots competition.

How it works

The CSFBC has a simple format with a free to enter drop-in qualifying round at participating walls across Scotland, and an online self-scoring system. We will also organise a Grand Final, inviting the top climbers in each category to attend.

The Qualifying Round

The qualifying round for all categories will be held between Saturday 14th June & Saturday 19th July.

Each category has eight problems to try, each problem has a ‘top’ hold and a ‘zone’ hold. The goal is to try and score as many ‘tops’ and ‘zones’ as you can, in as few attempts as possible. For each of the eight problems you have five attempts. You can try all the problems in one visit or complete the problems over a couple of sessions. The problems will be up at your local bouldering wall for four to five weeks, so you can drop in any time in that period to give them a go.

Simply pick up a score sheet at your local hosting wall (see the list below) during the competition period and get your parent, teacher, group leader or the climbing wall instructor or coach to support you and allocate your scores. Once you have completed all eight problems, your self-score can be registered online.

All online scores must be submitted by midnight on Monday 21st July.

What category am I in?

There are six categories based on your year of birth:

Where are the qualifying rounds?

We will post a list of participating host walls here once we have confirmation of which venues are taking part. (In the past we have had between 10 and 15 walls across Scotland.)

Please contact your local participating wall before taking groups along.

The Grand Final

Following the success of last year’s competition, we intend to hold a Grand Final on Saturday 9^th August 2024. Venue TBC.

How much does it cost?

Entry to the competition is free. However you will have to pay the normal entry to the climbing wall, or for the use of an instructor/coach at the climbing wall. Please contact your local host wall to find out more.

Entering your scores for the CSFBC

Simply gain a paper scorecard from the climbing centre you are using. Alternatively you can download a pdf copy. You should use the paper scorecard to keep a record of your scores and attempts. Keep it safe in case of appeals.

Deadline for entering scores

All scores must be registered online by midnight on Monday 21st July. You will not be able to record scores after this time, and any scores not entered will not be accepted.

Recording Your Individual Score

The scoresheet is your responsibility. You should not leave it at the climbing centre nor should you send it to ClimbScotland.

When you have finished your attempts you must record your scores using the online form.

Please retain your scoresheet after recording your score online. It may be required if any queries arise about your score.

You must check the accuracy of any information supplied as any errors may invalidate your entry.

Please be aware that the email address you supply in your online score submission will be used to invite any category winners to the Grand Final, where applicable. Please ensure this is a valid, monitored email address in order that you can receive your invite.

More information

For more detailed information about the CSFBC, check out the following documents or contact us at :