The Irish Bouldering Championships are back with a bang in 2026. With an exciting new format, there is something for everyone, from elite level climber through to novice. We are delighted also to be bringing this event to Belfast for the first time, with the Boulderworld Belfast team, getting geared up to host the mega 2 day event on 2nd & 3rd May!

This provisional schedule will be confirmed after registration has closed, and will depend on the number of registered athletes.

   Saturday 2nd May                         

AM (9:00-14:00): U13 | U15 | U17 Championship Qualifications 

 (20 boulder scramble format)

PM (17:00-19:00): U13 | U15 | U17 Championship Finals (4 boulders)

 Medals Ceremony (U13 |U15 |U17 Championship)

  Sunday 3rd May

AM (9:00-12:00): U19 | Elite Senior Championship Qualification  

(U19: 20 boulders    Elite Senior:10-12 boulders )

PM (14:30-18:30) : Open Community Competition : Age Categories: +17, +30, +45 (TBC)

(30 boulder scramble format, no final)

PM (19:00-21:00) U19 | Elite Senior Championship Final   (4 boulders )

 Medals Ceremony (U19 | Elite Championship & Community Competition)

• Youth Championship U13 | U15 | U17 | U19 : Intermediate to experienced level climbers aged between 11-19 (please reach out to your local climbing centre where your child climbs if you have any questions regarding suitability ).
• Senior Elite Championship : Advanced level climbers who have extensive competition experience.
• Open Community Competition : This is a fun competition suitable for all novice to experienced level climbers. Format will be 30 boulder single round scramble format. Age categories +17, +30,+45 (TBC)

• There will be separate male and female categories at each age group.

*Elite Level athletes aged 17 & 18 are eligible to compete in the Elite Senior(10-12 boulder quals) or the U19 (20 boulder quals) category. Please follow coaches advice in choosing the most suitable category and reach out if you have any questions.

• Entry fee is €40 for National Championship Competition.
• Entry fee is €20 for Community Competition (entry fee is free for members who are not already members of MI and will become a member in order to take part in the community competition). This offer expires on registration deadline.
• Spectator entrance fee €5 (for non competitors)
• Entry is only accepted online. Please follow the registration link ( you must register as an athlete on the Vertical Life system before you can register for the competition. If you competed in the 2025 Irish lead Championship you will already have an account on the system)
• Applicants must be a Member of Mountaineering Ireland, British Mountaineering Council or Climb Scotland.
• Entry must be paid online at time of registration.

• All competitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by one parent/guardian but loco parentis can be used where required. 

  If a parent/guardian or coach volunteers to assist in the running of the competition on the day, this will be in addition to the accompanying adult.

  
  

Entries closes on April 24th at midnight.

(Late entries (until April 27th will be subject to a €30 late registration fee. No registrations will be accepted after this date).

2026 Rules and Regulations to be updated here

Are you interested in joining our volunteer team? Or in developing the skills to become a local, National or International Judge or official? Volunteers are pivotal to the running of the Irish Bouldering Championships. Please reach out to let us know if you are available to volunteer or are keen to find out more information about the volunteering roles. 

• Judges and Officials
• Event organising team

Any questions please email [email protected]

1. Eleanor Tellez

2.Cornelia Lesniowolska

3.Eliza Hill