IRISH SCHOOLS

CLIMBING COMPETITION

With a growing number of schools regularly participating in indoor climbing activities and with the inclusion of indoor climbing in the Olympics - we have established a national event for youth climbers to engage with our sport in an exciting environment!

Last year, we welcomed schools from all around the country to the 8th annual Irish Schools National Climbing Competition – this year we’re gearing up for an even more Awesome event! With a format that encourages participation and team work – this event is ideal for both complete beginners looking to try something adventurous and for experienced young climbers hoping to secure the national title for their school!

This year's format will allow schools to select a convenient date and time to suit their availability.

Primary Schools Competition 2025 -Feb 24th-27th and March 3rd-6th,

Secondary Schools Competition 2025 -March 24th-27th and March 31ist - April 3rd

A fun and great atmosphere is guaranteed regardless of age or climbing experience!

Event Categories:

Primary – Junior & Senior Infants

Primary – 1st & 2nd Class

Primary – 3rd & 4th Class

Primary – 5th & 6th Class

Secondary – Junior Cert

Secondary – TY & Leaving Cert

€25 Per Competitor

Main Team Event

Welcome to the 8th Irish Schools Climbing Competition!

We have formatted this year’s competition to help make the event fun for kids and easy for their parents and teachers – all with an ethos that encourages participation and teamwork.

This event is designed for both complete beginners looking to try something adventurous and for experienced youth climbers hoping to secure the national title for their school!

To help create a positive experience and friendly environment for kids, the competition is primarily a team competition therefore each team must meet the following criteria:

Consist of 4 Climbers.
Team members must compete in the same category.
Teams can be single or mixed-gender.

Schools can field as many teams as they wish.

Further information on participation, booking info and competition format can be found in the relevant tabs. 

Individual Participation

The Main Team event is accompanied by an individual competitor ranking allowing smaller groups or individuals keen to compete a chance to represent their school.

If you booked as an individual, you will join another group for your session to ensure you have some moral support but all climbs will be individually scored.

Individual bookings can be booked with a member of staff, please contact us usng our contact details provided below. 

Grand Final

The two highest scoring teams and individuals from each category in both Dublin and Cork will be invited to compete in the Grand Final in Awesome Walls Dublin on May 14th for Primary Schools and May 15th for Secondary Schools. 

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