ClimbScotland will host two-day Scottish Boulder Championships on 25 and 26 April 2026 at EICA, Ratho.
The competition is open to climbers in U13, U15, U17, U19 and Senior categories*. Newly for this year, we will also be awarding medals in the Veterans category (45+). Veteran and U19 climbers will compete in the Senior competition, with separate podiums for U19, Senior and Veteran categories.
As a national competition, the SBC boulders are of a higher standard than the bouldering found in the ClimbScotland Youth Climbing Series (YCS). It is aimed at any climber who wishes to compete at this high level, and those who are trying for selection to the Scottish Development and National Squads. You do not have to be a Scottish resident to enter.
As well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd podiums in each category, we will also award the title of “Scottish champion” in each category; the top ranking climber who is resident in Scotland.
Competition Format
Saturday
Senior (17+) Qualifiers (including Veterans and U19s) – scramble format
Registration 9am
The number of scramble sessions will be determined by the number of competitors and announced following bookings closing
Combined Final for Senior, Veteran and U19 categories – with podiums for each category
Sunday
U13, U15, U17 Qualifiers – scramble format
Male categories registration 8am
Female categories registration 10.30am
There will be two scramble sessions, with male categories competing in the first session and female categories in the second session
U13, U15, and U17 category Finals
*Competition Categories and Ages
Booking
Bookings for the Scottish Boulder Championships closed at midnight on Monday 6 April. Late entries will not be accepted.
Membership of either Mountaineering Scotland, BMC or Mountaineering Ireland is required to enter the SBC.
The booking system will ask you for a ‘Mountaineering Scotland Membership Number’ – please enter your BMC or MI membership number in this box if you do not have a Mountaineering Scotland membership.
We are using a new system this year for competitions, Vertical Life. Click here for a short guide to creating an account and registering for a competition in Vertical Life.
Final timings will be confirmed and sent to all competitors following the closure of bookings on 6 April.
Concessions are available to climbers whose parents or guardians receive Income Support or Family Credit. Evidence is required. Please contact .