Competition & Events Calendar
This page shows all events - including competitive climbing and social fixtures.
NIBS Wellington
After an epic final round in 2025, NiBS will kick off the 2026 series at Faultline.
Format update for 2026 - please read the rules and info page!
FORMAT
Participants can choose from the Friday Fun Round, the Saturday Youth Round, or one of the three main Saturday rounds.
ROUND SCHEDULE
Friday
6:00pm – 8:00pm Friday Fun Round (Registration opens 5.30pm)
Saturday
9:30am – 11:30am Youth Round (Registration opens 9.00am)
11:30am Youth Prizegiving (U11, U13, U15)
12:00pm – 2:00pm Round (Registration opens 11.30am)
2:30pm – 4:30pm Round (Registration opens 2.00pm)
5:00pm – 7:00pm Round (Registration opens 4.30pm)
7:30pm - 9pm Finals, followed by Opens prizegiving
FINALS
The Open Finals will begin at approximately 7:30pm for the top 6 Open Female and 6 Open Male competitors from the Saturday main rounds.
FRIDAY FUN ROUND
Be the first to try the boulders at this relaxed Friday evening session. This round is open to anyone and ideal for first-timers or anyone wanting a low-pressure climbing experience. Expect a fun, social atmosphere focused on giving it a go.
Important: You will still appear in category rankings, but you cannot qualify for the Open Finals if you climb in this round. Serious competitors aiming for finals should wait until Saturday.
SATURDAY YOUTH ROUND
Open exclusively to U11, U13, and U15 competitors, plus any parents/caregivers who prefer to climb alongside their kids.
U11, U13, and U15 climbers cannot participate in the 12:00pm, 2:30pm, or 5:00pm rounds.
They may climb in the Friday round only if they are unable to attend the Saturday Youth Round.
Youth participants must have an accompanying adult (who may also climb) to keep them safe and enter scores on their behalf.
Adults who are not parents/caregivers may not climb in the Youth Round.
U11, U13, and U15 prizegiving will be held at the end of the Saturday Youth Round.
Caregivers competing in other categories (Opens, Masters, Veterans) will still earn series points.
REGISTRATION FEES
$30 for NZAC members with email discount code. Discount code can also be found when logged in on the NZAC site here
$40 for everyone else
Preregistration and payment is required to confirm your place as the events regularly sell out - don’t leave it to the day of the event! If you're not already an NZ Alpine Club member, now's the time, visit here to join.
REGISTER NOW
NIBS Dunedin
Round 2 is heading to a fresh new venue — Resistance Dunedin’s bigger, better, brand-new facility!
Format update for 2026 - please read the rules and info page!
FORMAT
Participants can choose from the Friday Fun Round, the Saturday Youth Round, or one of the three main Saturday rounds.
ROUND SCHEDULE
Friday
6:00pm – 8:00pm Friday Fun Round (Registration opens 5.30pm)
Saturday
9:30am – 11:30am Youth Round (Registration opens 9.00am)
11:30am Youth Prizegiving (U11, U13, U15)
12:00pm – 2:00pm Round (Registration opens 11.30am)
2:30pm – 4:30pm Round (Registration opens 2.00pm)
5:00pm – 7:00pm Round (Registration opens 4.30pm)
7:30pm - 9pm Finals, followed by Opens prizegiving
FINALS
The Open Finals will begin at approximately 7:30pm for the top 6 Open Female and 6 Open Male competitors from the Saturday main rounds.
FRIDAY FUN ROUND
Be the first to try the boulders at this relaxed Friday evening session. This round is open to anyone and ideal for first-timers or anyone wanting a low-pressure climbing experience. Expect a fun, social atmosphere focused on giving it a go.
Important: You will still appear in category rankings, but you cannot qualify for the Open Finals if you climb in this round. Serious competitors aiming for finals should wait until Saturday.
SATURDAY YOUTH ROUND
Open exclusively to U11, U13, and U15 competitors, plus any parents/caregivers who prefer to climb alongside their kids.
U11, U13, and U15 climbers cannot participate in the 12:00pm, 2:30pm, or 5:00pm rounds.
They may climb in the Friday round only if they are unable to attend the Saturday Youth Round.
Youth participants must have an accompanying adult (who may also climb) to keep them safe and enter scores on their behalf.
Adults who are not parents/caregivers may not climb in the Youth Round.
U11, U13, and U15 prizegiving will be held at the end of the Saturday Youth Round.
Caregivers competing in other categories (Opens, Masters, Veterans) will still earn series points.
REGISTRATION FEES
$30 for NZAC members with email discount code. Discount code can also be found when logged in on the NZAC site here
$40 for everyone else
Preregistration and payment is required to confirm your place as the events regularly sell out - don’t leave it to the day of the event! If you're not already an NZ Alpine Club member, now's the time, visit here to join.
REGISTER NOW
NIBS Auckland
No one puts on a party like Northern Rocks. NiBS heads to Tāmaki Makaurau in July for the penultimate round of the series.
FORMAT
Participants can choose from the Friday Fun Round, the Saturday Youth Round, or one of the three main Saturday rounds.
ROUND SCHEDULE
Friday
6:00pm – 8:00pm Friday Fun Round (Registration opens 5.30pm)
Saturday
9:30am – 11:30am Youth Round (Registration opens 9.00am)
11:30am Youth Prizegiving (U11, U13, U15)
12:00pm – 2:00pm Round (Registration opens 11.30am)
2:30pm – 4:30pm Round (Registration opens 2.00pm)
5:00pm – 7:00pm Round (Registration opens 4.30pm)
7:30pm - 9pm Finals, followed by Opens prizegiving
FINALS
The Open Finals will begin at approximately 7:30pm for the top 6 Open Female and 6 Open Male competitors from the Saturday main rounds.
FRIDAY FUN ROUND
Be the first to try the boulders at this relaxed Friday evening session. This round is open to anyone and ideal for first-timers or anyone wanting a low-pressure climbing experience. Expect a fun, social atmosphere focused on giving it a go.
Important: You will still appear in category rankings, but you cannot qualify for the Open Finals if you climb in this round. Serious competitors aiming for finals should wait until Saturday.
SATURDAY YOUTH ROUND
Open exclusively to U11, U13, and U15 competitors, plus any parents/caregivers who prefer to climb alongside their kids.
U11, U13, and U15 climbers cannot participate in the 12:00pm, 2:30pm, or 5:00pm rounds.
They may climb in the Friday round only if they are unable to attend the Saturday Youth Round.
Youth participants must have an accompanying adult (who may also climb) to keep them safe and enter scores on their behalf.
Adults who are not parents/caregivers may not climb in the Youth Round.
U11, U13, and U15 prizegiving will be held at the end of the Saturday Youth Round.
Caregivers competing in other categories (Opens, Masters, Veterans) will still earn series points.
REGISTRATION FEES
$30 for NZAC members with email discount code. Discount code can also be found when logged in on the NZAC site here
$40 for everyone else
Preregistration and payment is required to confirm your place as the events regularly sell out - don’t leave it to the day of the event! If you're not already an NZ Alpine Club member, now's the time, visit here to join.
REGISTER NOW
NIBS Christchurch
The NiBS finals return to the one and only Uprising in Christchurch - an event not to be missed.Format update for 2026 - please read the rules and info page!
FORMAT
Participants can choose from the Friday Fun Round, the Saturday Youth Round, or one of the three main Saturday rounds.
ROUND SCHEDULE
Friday
6:00pm – 8:00pm Friday Fun Round (Registration opens 5.30pm)
Saturday
9:30am – 11:30am Youth Round (Registration opens 9.00am)
11:30am Youth Prizegiving (U11, U13, U15)
12:00pm – 2:00pm Round (Registration opens 11.30am)
2:30pm – 4:30pm Round (Registration opens 2.00pm)
5:00pm – 7:00pm Round (Registration opens 4.30pm)
7:30pm - 9pm Finals, followed by Opens prizegiving
FINALS
The Open Finals will begin at approximately 7:30pm for the top 6 Open Female and 6 Open Male competitors from the Saturday main rounds.
FRIDAY FUN ROUND
Be the first to try the boulders at this relaxed Friday evening session. This round is open to anyone and ideal for first-timers or anyone wanting a low-pressure climbing experience. Expect a fun, social atmosphere focused on giving it a go.
Important: You will still appear in category rankings, but you cannot qualify for the Open Finals if you climb in this round. Serious competitors aiming for finals should wait until Saturday.
SATURDAY YOUTH ROUND
Open exclusively to U11, U13, and U15 competitors, plus any parents/caregivers who prefer to climb alongside their kids.
U11, U13, and U15 climbers cannot participate in the 12:00pm, 2:30pm, or 5:00pm rounds.
They may climb in the Friday round only if they are unable to attend the Saturday Youth Round.
Youth participants must have an accompanying adult (who may also climb) to keep them safe and enter scores on their behalf.
Adults who are not parents/caregivers may not climb in the Youth Round.
U11, U13, and U15 prizegiving will be held at the end of the Saturday Youth Round.
Caregivers competing in other categories (Opens, Masters, Veterans) will still earn series points.
REGISTRATION FEES
$30 for NZAC members with email discount code. Discount code can also be found when logged in on the NZAC site here
$40 for everyone else
Preregistration and payment is required to confirm your place as the events regularly sell out - don’t leave it to the day of the event! If you're not already an NZ Alpine Club member, now's the time, visit here to join.
REGISTER NOW
CNI Hamilton
Top rope.
Waikato Regional Top Rope and Lead Competition.
You may enter one Top Rope and one Lead competition. Points will be awarded for the CNI series.
Categories for top rope: U11, U13, U15, U17, U19, Open B, Masters, Vets, Para.
Categories for Lead: U17 and Open.
You can go up a category, but not down.(Based on age as of 31st Dec 2026)
To climb lead you must have a license from your local gym. All harnesses must be Less than 10 years old or within the manufacturer's specifications. A fig 8 with a stopper must be used to tie in for lead.
This competition is suitable for all levels from beginner to elite climbers. The aim is to have a fun day, and get some competition experience leading into Nationals , and of course, to try and take out the CNI championship.
Price: $40 one category, $60 two categories
Register here.
Central North Island Climbing Series #4 Tauranga
🔥 IT’S ON! 🔥
The Central North Island Climbing Series is dropping into four cities — and been HUGE. And this event in Tauranga is the grand final. Lookout!
🧗♀️ All levels. All ages. All in.
Whether you’re climbing or just watching, don’t miss the energy.
📅 SAVE THESE DATES:
📍 Turangi – 26 July
📍 Rotorua – 16 August
📍 Hamilton – 13 & 14 September
📍 Tauranga – 4 & 5 October
⚡️ COMP VIBES. GOOD PEOPLE. BIG MOVES.
#CNIClimbingSeries #GetOnTheWall #ClimbingComp #BigMovesBigEnergy #ClimbNZ #ThisIsClimbing
National Indoor Bouldering Series 2025 Round 3–Wellington
Get your gains in the capital for the NiBS grand finale. NiBS at Faultline in 2024 was the biggest climbing event ever in NZ so don’t miss out.
Participants can choose from one of four main rounds on Saturday, or the Youth Round on Sunday morning.
Saturday 9.30am - 11.30am - registration opens 9am
Saturday 12pm - 2pm - registration opens 11.30am, or
Saturday 2.30pm - 4.30pm - registration opens 2pm, or
Saturday 5pm - 7pm - registration opens 4.30pm
Sunday 9am - 11am - registration opens 8.30am (Youth Round)
Finals will be at approximately 7.30pm for the top 6 female and top 6 male entrants after the Saturday main rounds.
Sunday Youth Round
The Sunday Youth round will be open only to competitors in the U11, U13, & U15 categories and any parents/caregivers who prefer to climb in the same round as their kids.
U11, U13, & U15 participants can only climb in the Sunday Youth round and will require an adult (who can be climbing) to help keep them safe and record their scores on their behalf.
Adults who aren't parents/caregivers can't climb in the Sunday Youth round.
We will run prizegiving for the U11, U13, & U15 categories at the end of the Sunday Youth round. Caregivers climbing in other categories (Opens, Masters, Veterans) will still qualify for series points, but if you want to make the podium you’ll need to climb in a Saturday round as prizegiving will be held for these categories before the finals at 7pm.
REGISTRATION FEES
$30 for NZAC members with email discount code. Discount code can also be found when logged in on the NZAC site here
$40 for everyone else
Preregistration and payment is required to confirm your place as the events regularly sell out - don’t leave it to the day of the event! If you're not already an NZ Alpine Club member, now's the time, visit here to join.
IFSC YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HELSINKI 2025
Two BOPSCA members, Caitlyn Fortescue and Mila Piatek, will be competing at the YWC2025 in Finland. Woo hoo.
National Indoor Bouldering Series 2025 Round 3–Auckland
No one puts on a party like Northern Rocks. NiBS heads to Tāmaki Makaurau in July for the penultimate round of the series.
Participants can choose from one of four main rounds on Saturday, or the Youth Round on Sunday morning.
Saturday 9.30am - 11.30am - registration opens 9am
Saturday 12pm - 2pm - registration opens 11.30am, or
Saturday 2.30pm - 4.30pm - registration opens 2pm, or
Saturday 5pm - 7pm - registration opens 4.30pm
Sunday 9am - 11am - registration opens 8.30am (Youth Round)
Finals will be at approximately 7.30pm for the top 6 female and top 6 male entrants after the Saturday main rounds.
Sunday Youth Round
The Sunday Youth round will be open only to competitors in the U11, U13, & U15 categories and any parents/caregivers who prefer to climb in the same round as their kids.
U11, U13, & U15 participants can only climb in the Sunday Youth round and will require an adult (who can be climbing) to help keep them safe and record their scores on their behalf.
Adults who aren't parents/caregivers can't climb in the Sunday Youth round.
We will run prizegiving for the U11, U13, & U15 categories at the end of the Sunday Youth round. Caregivers climbing in other categories (Opens, Masters, Veterans) will still qualify for series points, but if you want to make the podium you’ll need to climb in a Saturday round as prizegiving will be held for these categories before the finals at 7pm.
REGISTRATION FEES
$30 for NZAC members with email discount code. Discount code can also be found when logged in on the NZAC site here
$40 for everyone else
Preregistration and payment is required to confirm your place as the events regularly sell out - don’t leave it to the day of the event! If you're not already an NZ Alpine Club member, now's the time, visit here to join.
National Indoor Bouldering Series 2025 Round 2–Christchurch
NiBS Round 2 returns to the one and only Uprising in Christchurch - an event not to be missed.
Participants can choose from one of four main rounds on Saturday, or the Youth Round on Sunday morning.
Saturday 9.30am - 11.30am - registration opens 9am
Saturday 12pm - 2pm - registration opens 11.30am, or
Saturday 2.30pm - 4.30pm - registration opens 2pm, or
Saturday 5pm - 7pm - registration opens 4.30pm
Sunday 9am - 11am - registration opens 8.30am (Youth Round)
Finals will be at approximately 7.30pm for the top 6 female and top 6 male entrants after the Saturday main rounds.
Sunday Youth Round
The Sunday Youth round will be open only to competitors in the U11, U13, & U15 categories and any parents/caregivers who prefer to climb in the same round as their kids.
U11, U13, & U15 participants can only climb in the Sunday Youth round and will require an adult (who can be climbing) to help keep them safe and record their scores on their behalf.
Adults who aren't parents/caregivers can't climb in the Sunday Youth round.
We will run prizegiving for the U11, U13, & U15 categories at the end of the Sunday Youth round. Caregivers climbing in other categories (Opens, Masters, Veterans) will still qualify for series points, but if you want to make the podium you’ll need to climb in a Saturday round as prizegiving will be held for these categories before the finals at 7pm.
REGISTRATION FEES
$30 for NZAC members with email discount code. Discount code can also be found when logged in on the NZAC site here
$40 for everyone else
Preregistration and payment is required to confirm your place as the events regularly sell out - don’t leave it to the day of the event! If you're not already an NZ Alpine Club member, now's the time, visit here to join.
2025 National Youth Championships
The Youth Climbing Championships will be held in NSW, Ballina (/bælɪnə/). Ballina is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.
National Indoor Bouldering Series 2025 Round 1–Dunedin
The NZAC National Indoor Bouldering Series kicks off the 2025 season with an epic return to Resistance in Dunedin.
Participants can choose from one of four main rounds on Saturday, or the Youth Round on Sunday morning.
Saturday 9.30am - 11.30am - registration opens 9am
Saturday 12pm - 2pm - registration opens 11.30am, or
Saturday 2.30pm - 4.30pm - registration opens 2pm, or
Saturday 5pm - 7pm - registration opens 4.30pm
Sunday 9am - 11am - registration opens 8.30am (Youth Round)
Finals will be at approximately 7.30pm for the top 6 female and top 6 male entrants after the Saturday main rounds.
Sunday Youth Round
The Sunday Youth round will be open only to competitors in the U11, U13, & U15 categories and any parents/caregivers who prefer to climb in the same round as their kids.
U11, U13, & U15 participants can only climb in the Sunday Youth round and will require an adult (who can be climbing) to help keep them safe and record their scores on their behalf.
Adults who aren't parents/caregivers can't climb in the Sunday Youth round.
We will run prizegiving for the U11, U13, & U15 categories at the end of the Sunday Youth round. Caregivers climbing in other categories (Opens, Masters, Veterans) will still qualify for series points, but if you want to make the podium you’ll need to climb in a Saturday round as prizegiving will be held for these categories before the finals at 7pm.
La Sportiva National Lead and Top-rope Championship
This is your chance to find out who can go the distance and earn their spot on the NZ development team.
Climbing NZ is excited to invite all U15, U13 and introducing U11 to join the competition Hosted by the Turangi Climbing Gym.
We promise fun and challenging routes, set by Peter Lofthouse and his setting team.
National Boulder Championships, Opens
For details, please check the Climbing NZ website.
Open A
Open B
Youth B Boulder bash event
