Plywood Masters 2026
Qualification round of 30 problems set with everyone in mind on the Saturday, followed by IFSC-style semi-final and final rounds on the Sunday. £4,000 prize money plus product prizes. Categories are Senior (17-44, including U19), Veterans (45-59) and Super Veterans (60+).
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Where it is
Boulder UK — bouldering in Preston. Standard adult entry is £15, though event pricing often differs.
3B Carnfield Place, Walton Summit, Preston, PR5 8AN · Open in maps ↗
Wall opening hours
| Weekdays | Mon-Fri 10am-10pm (Wed opens 7am) |
|---|---|
| Weekends | 10am-7pm |
Also on at Boulder UK
- Four rounds across the winter season, culminating in a showcase final; final round doors 9:30am, competition 10:00am, finals 4:30pmLeagueOpen to allFree to compete (regular wall entry still required)
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- Monthly session running 6:30pm to 8pm18:30Women'sWomenFree (included with entry to the wall)
A relaxed session for women climbers of all abilities to climb together, problem-solve and exchange tricks while working on personal projects, with guest speakers sharing experiences from competitions, expeditions and the outdoor industry.
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