The Valley, Saturday 15th March 2025


Event Info

The Valley will host an inter-university bouldering competition on Saturday 15th March from 3 to 9pm.

Entering the competition

The event is open to anyone at an FE or HE institution (local or not), staff or student. You do not need to enter in advance.

Entry price: Entry to the competition will be:

  • your normal entry plus £5 for a scorecard; or
  • normal entry plus £10 for a scorecard and a pizza token for our Pizza Van, whilst tokens last).

The centre will be open as normal for individuals who don't want to take part (the competition will take place in the competition wall area, wave cave and downstairs slab).

Categories

There will be an emphasis on fun - fancy dress encouraged! - whilst also settling old rivalries! With BUCS categories and many more, prizes for winners of the following categories:

  • UG Male/Female
  • PG Male/Female
  • University staff member
  • Team of 3 Male/Female/Mixed
  • Best dressed team 
  • Best dressed individual 

Points will be allocated to the above categories to determine a 'winning' institution!

Schedule:

3pm: Competition starts (don't forget your student/staff ID!)
6:45pm: Scorecards due in
6:45pm: Finalists announced
7:30pm: Climb-off between top 3 male/female competitors (from any category).