In case you were wondering, we’ve cut out lots of hold brushing and standing around 😉
Results
See the final rankings in the PDF below:
Visit this page for the full photo gallery from the event:
https://maltaclimbingclub.org/2023/10/31/climbmt-national-bouldering-championship-2023-photo-gallery/
Sign up information:
The ClimbMT National Bouldering Championship 2023 is set to take place on September 30, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Ä ebla in Mrieħel.
ClimbMT (formerly Malta Climbing Club), the national organisation for Climbing in Malta, is proud to host its first ever national championship, inviting climbers of all levels to participate.
Guest Route Setter & Coach: Steve McClure
ClimbMT have secured the services of legendary UK climber and coach Steve McClure, a name synonymous with excellence in climbing, Steve holds the distinction of climbing the UK’s hardest sport route at 9b and multiple new routes at 9a and harder. Steve will be hosting some private coaching sessions on Sunday 1st October – keep an eye on our social media channels for more information about this.
Registration & Fees
To register for the competition please complete this form and complete your payment using the portal on our website.
Participation fees are as follows:
- Youth ClimbMT member – €15
- Youth non-member – €25
- Adult (over 18) ClimbMT Member – €20
- Adult (over 18) non-member – €30
Competition Tiers:
There will be three tiers of competition, split into Females and Males:
1. Youth
This is the category for our young boulderers, split into five age aligned tiers as follows:
- Youth D – Under 12
- Youth C – Under 14
- Youth B – Under 16
- Youth A – Under 18
- Junior – for youth born 2004/2005
In the spirit of a true national showdown, the Youth category of the championship is a stage open to youths possessing a valid Maltese residence card or Maltese citizenship. For those who don’t meet these criteria, fear not – the Amateurs & Masters category is there for boulderers of other nationalities / residence status.
2. Open category
As the name implies, the Open category is for all adults and youth who can cut it with the grown ups. As with the Youth category, the Open category is open to all climbers who are in possession of a valid Maltese residence card or Maltese citizenship. Any boulderers who do not qualify may still participate in the Amateurs & Masters category.
3. Amatuers & Masters
This is the category for those climbers out there who want to get a taste of the competition. Whether you’re a venerable master or a complete beginner, this is a great wave where having fun is the goal, and winning is only a secondary objective. Climbers who do not qualify to participate in the Youth or Open category can take part in our Amateurs & Masters wave.
If you have any doubts about which category you qualify for please don’t hesitate to contact our Youth & Competitions officer.
Competition Format:
The competition will follow the classic format. Climbers will have a three hour window to complete as many of the 30 qualifying boulder problem as possible. Careful route reading is a must – our judges will count the number of attempts it takes to complete a boulder!
The top 6 ranked climbers from the Youth Junior, A, B, and Open category will proceed to a finals round that will crown the National Bouldering Champions for each category.
The full rule set for the competition can be downloaded here:
Athletes, please read the briefing very carefully:
Judging protocols:
National Squad
The finalists in this competition will be eligible to take part in the ClimbMT National team and can be chosen to represent Malta at international competitions.
Sponsors
An event of this magnitude wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors
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Inigo Taylor is an events and street photographer with a passion for the outdoors and for climbing. He will be our official event Photographer.
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