Junior & Inter-School Competition 2026
Week-long youth competition at The Pool. Competitors have 90 minutes to complete their scorecard, either independently or in a pre-booked supervised coaching slot (£10 per person). School rankings combine the top 3 individual scores per age category.

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When it runs
Annual
Where it is
Climb Newcastle — bouldering in Newcastle. Standard adult entry is £11.50, though event pricing often differs.
The Pool, Shipley Place, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 2DQ · Open in maps ↗
- Accessibility
- Changing rooms with disabled toilet access
Also on at Climb Newcastle
- 9 May 2026 09:00Competition Open to all Past
Fun competition with qualifiers running 9am-7:30pm at The Valley, followed by a final at 8:30pm in which the top 4 male and top 4 female competitors compete. Registration via Griptonite; Mountain Boot Company sale 9am-5pm and pizzas from 5pm.
Other youth events in North East
- 6 Aug 2026 16:00The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastYouth Youth £17.50
Teen bouldering sign-off session for ages 14-17, led by Cam Brewes, five places.
- Listed for June 2026Newcastle Climbing Centre · Newcastle, North EastYouth Youth
Summer climbing camps for 7-15 year olds.
- Listed as running July 20 - August 28Newcastle Climbing Centre · Newcastle, North EastYouth Youth £12.00 per session
School holiday climbing sessions for children, £12.00 per session.
- Monday 5:00pm (10-14 years); Wednesday 5:00pm (6-10 years) and 6:15pm (8-14 years); Saturday 10:15am, 11:30am and 1:00pm (all 6-14 years); Sunday 10:15am (6-10 years) and 11:30am (8-14 years).Rock Antics · Middlesbrough, North EastYouth Youth £11.00 per session, or £61.00 for a block booking of 6
Weekly junior club teaching safety and caution on the climbing wall, climbing technique, belaying and equipment use, with progressive skill development. Booking is required in advance with full payment.
- Mondays 6:30-7:30pm, separate session for ages 14-17 18:30Rock Antics · Middlesbrough, North EastYouth Youth
Separate weekly session for older juniors aged 14-17.
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