Volume 1 Climbing Inter-School Boulder Cup
Monday 9th of November 2026
The Volume 1 Climbing Inter-School Boulder Cup is designed to be a fun, supportive and beginner-friendly competition, with many participants attending their first climbing event.
The focus will be on encouraging climbers to challenge themselves, represent their school, and enjoy the experience alongside other young climbers from across the region.
Our team will be on hand throughout the day to explain the format, answer questions and help everyone feel welcome. Whether you're aiming for the podium or simply trying your first competition, we hope every climber leaves feeling proud of what they've achieved.
What to Expect
Event Overview
The competition will be held at Volume 1 Climbing on Monday the 9th of November 2026.
Check-In & Briefing
9:00am – 10:00am
Climbing
10:00am - 2:30pm
Podiums
3:00pm
Departures
3:30pm
Travel
Volume 1 Climbing is located at Unit 12, Birches Industrial Estate, Felbridge, East Grinstead, RH19 1XZ.
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There is free onsite parking, suitable for minibuses.
Competetition Format
Each school can enter a maximum of two teams.
Each team consists of six young people: three who form the Junior cohort (School Years 7-10) and three who form a Senior cohort (School Years 11-13).
Each team will be asked to select a category to compete in - Boy’s or Girl’s.
The price is £120 per team. Payable in advance by the school via invoice.
The competition will be Scramble format, this means all competitors will climb at the same time and have the freedom to attempt climbs in whatever order they like.
There are 30 climbs to attempt
Each climb will be worth a set amount of points, with a bonus if you complete it first time
You can have as many goes at each climb as you wish
You may watch other competitors climbing
Podiums
Podium places - 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the following categories:
Boys Team
Individual Junior Boys
Individual Senior Boys
Girls Team
Individual Junior Girls
Individual Senior Girls
What participants need to bring
Climbing Shoes (If owned, we do have some hire shoes available - first come, first served)
Appropriate sports clothing
Water Bottle
Packed lunch and/or money to purchase food at the centre.
Any personal medication
Optional: Chalk (Some hire stock will be available)
Please note if participants are under 18 - their parents or guardians will need to complete an acknowledgment of risk form.
These can be completed remotely.
What each school will need to provide
One member of school staff is required per team, minimum.
One member of staff should be in the climbing hall at all times, while the young people are climbing (You can take a coffee in with you!).
One member of staff must be onsite at all times while your group is here.
Due to the number of participants attending this event, attendance will be limited to competitors and accompanying staff only. Unfortunately, parents and other spectators will not be able to attend.
If a young person requires additional support to participate fully, please let us know. We are happy to accommodate their needs and, where possible, ask that you contact us in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Photography & Filming
We understand that both you and the competitors may wish to take photographs to celebrate and share their achievements. However, due to the size and nature of this event, it may not always be possible to ensure that photographs only include participants from your own school.
To help us manage this, wristbands will be available on the day for any young person who does not wish to be photographed or filmed. Please ensure that any participant who does not have consent to appear in photographs or videos wears their wristband clearly and prominently throughout the event.
We ask all attendees to respect these wishes and not take, share, or publish any identifiable photographs or videos of participants wearing a wristband.
Brilliant route setting. There will be something for everyone.
Water refill points
Our Organic, Vegetarian Café will be open for the duration (Serving Vegan and Gluten Free Options too)
Toilets and Changing facilities
Full briefing
Medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, and individuals.
First Aid Cover & Designated Safeguarding Officers for the duration of the event.
Sole-usage. We will not be open to the public during this event.
What Volume 1 Provides
Ready to get involved?
Register your interest below and we’ll be in touch in September to invite you to book your schools space on the competition
