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The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) Youth climbing series is holding its second round of the North West heats at West View leisure centre this weekend.

The event is part of a series of fun climbing competitions specifically for young people, with the emphasis on enjoyment. Made up of three age categories, the competition is open to all, from experienced climbers to beginners, with separate competitions for boys and girls.

West View’s competition is one of three regional rounds in the area. The top 3 climbers in each category from each of the BMC Areas will then take part in the British Final later this year.

Councillor Christine Thomas, cabinet member for community services, said:

“West View leisure centre is now home to some top class climbing facilities, and it is fantastic to see them being used for events like this. I would like to wish all our climbers the very best of luck for this weekend’s competition”.

Background information

  • The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a series of fun climbing competitions specifically for young people with the emphasis on enjoyment. It is perhaps the most popular competition for young people attracting hundreds of entrants across the country.
  • There are three age categories in these competitions, with separate girls and boys competitions. These are 7 to 10 years olds, 11 to 13 year olds, and 14 to 16 year olds.
  • Each event comprises of 3 routes and 3 boulder problems for each category. The 14 - 16 years olds lead their routes the others top-rope them.
  • The competition at West View is the second heat of the North West Round. It is supported by Cotswolds in Preston, who will be providing prizes.
  • The other BMC areas are London & SE, South West, Midlands, Peak area, Yorkshire and Humberside, and North East and Lakes. The top 3 in each category from each of these areas goes through to the final.
  • To be eligible for the British Final it is necessary to take part in at least two regional rounds in the Area that a climber lives.
  • BMC Cymru/Wales holds two rounds in each of their North and South areas and then hold an all BMC Cymru/Wales Final. The top 3 in each category from the BMC Cymru /Wales Final then go through to the British Final.
  • Scotland holds own MC of S Youth Climbing Series run by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland. They have two areas: Scotland North and Scotland South. The top 3 in each category in each of the two areas in Scotland go through to the British Final.
  • For more information about the competition, and dates and times of the other events, please visit the BMC website
     

Date Updated: 03/03/10