Free to Enter · 15 May → 4 September
SUMMER
LEAGUE.
26.
Five rounds, three weeks each, May through August, ending in a live final on 4 September. Free to enter, all abilities welcome.
how it works
Five Rounds.
One Final.
All Welcome.
HOW THE LEAGUE WORKS
A new round of 30 blocs lands in the comp wall every three weeks, May to September. Climb at your own pace, log your sends in the BETA app, and watch your scores stack up over the season. The more rounds you climb, the better your chance of getting into the final.
Five Rounds · One Final
Round Dates.
01 | 15 May → 2 Jun |
02 | 05 JUN → 23 JUN |
03 | 26 JUN → 14 JUL |
04 | 17 JUL → 04 AUG |
05 | 7 AUG → 25 AUG |
FINAL | 4 SEP |
Every round opens 7pm · Free pizza
HOW IT WORKS
THE
FORMAT.
5
ROUNDS
Each round runs about three weeks. You can climb the blocs whenever you like during that window.
30
BLOCS PER ROUND
30 fresh problems land on the wall each round, ranging from beginner-friendly to nails. Look for the four numbered tags marking each start.
∞
ATTEMPTS
Try the climbs as many times as you want. Your best score counts. No pressure, no time limits.
1
Live Final
Top scorers from each category climb in the live final on Friday 4 September. Whether you make it through or you’re cheering from the sidelines, everyone’s invited to come along.
SCORING
Fewer Goes.
More Points.
Flash a problem first time and you get the most points. Each extra attempt scores less. Self-score on the BETA app, it tallies everything for you.
10
PTS
1ST ATTEMPT
7
PTS
2ND ATTEMPT
4
PTS
3RD ATTEMPT
2
PTS
4+ ATTEMPTS
1
PT
BONUS ZONE
PICK YOUR CATEGORY
SEVEN CATEGORIES.
FEMALE
OPEN AGE
MALE
OPEN AGE
OPEN
ANY GENDER
F. PARACLIMBER
ALL CLASSIFICATIONS
M. PARACLIMBER
ALL CLASSIFICATIONS
45+ FEMALE
VETERAN CATEGORY
45+ MALE
VETERAN CATEGORY
ALL WELCOME
ALL ABILITIES
friday launch nights
ROUND.
LAUNCHES.
Five Fridays across the summer. The new round drops at 7pm, and the pizza comes out.
Every launch night, the new round opens at 7pm and the pizza comes out. Anyone can come down — you don’t need to be climbing the league. Round One on 15 May is in collaboration with Leeds roasters North Star.
the live final 4 sept
pull up a sofa.
One night. Seven categories. Top scorers from each going head to head on the comp wall.
If you’ve not been down for a Live Final before, you’re in for a treat. Friendly competitors, supportive crowd, the whole place buzzing.
If you’re spectating, even better , pull up a sofa, grab a Northern Monk, watch the finalists battle it out.
· Entry & Cost
Do I need to be a member to enter?
Nope. Members and non-members alike — the league’s free for everyone. You’ll just need your usual entry to climb.
Is it actually free?
Yes. No entry fee, no league subscription, nothing hidden. The only thing you pay for is climbing — same as any other day at the wall.
What experience do I need?
None. Genuinely. The 30 problems each round go from beginner-friendly to absolutely savage — there’s something for everyone. Plenty of climbers do their first ever comp through Summer League.
Can I just enter one round?
Yes. Enter as many as you fancy. The more you do, the better your shot at the final, but a single round counts.
Can I miss a round and still take part?
Absolutely. Climb as many or as few rounds as you want. Your scores still count — missing a round doesn’t take you out of the running.
Can I jump in mid-season?
Yes. Sign up any time before the round you want to enter. Your scores from the rounds you climb still count.
· Format & Climbing
How do I start a problem?
Look for four tags marking the start, all with the problem number on. Get all four limbs on those holds, then go.
What’s a bonus zone?
A hold marked with tape and the word ‘zone’, usually around the middle of the problem. If you can’t top out, hold the bonus in control to grab a point.
How does scoring work?
Flash a problem first time, you get 10 points. Second go = 7. Third = 4. Anything after = 2. Bonus zone (if you couldn’t top out) = 1. The BETA app does the maths.
Do I have to climb at a certain time?
No. Each round runs three weeks. Climb whenever the wall’s open across that window — your pace, your call.
What if I forget to log a climb?
Update your scores in BETA whenever — you’ve got the whole round to add things in. Just remember which problems you sent.
· Categories
Which one’s me?
Female, Male, or Open — pick whichever fits. Plus age categories for over-45s and dedicated paraclimbing categories. You can change before the season starts if you want.
What’s the Open category?
A category for climbers of any gender. Sits alongside Female and Male — pick whichever feels right.
Can I climb with my mates if we’re in different categories?
Of course. You’re climbing the same problems on the same wall — categories only affect how scores are ranked. Climb with whoever, whenever.
· BETA App
I’ve never used BETA — is it complicated?
Not really. Download the app, find Summer League 26 under Competitions, tap to register. Score each problem after you climb it. The app tallies everything for you.
Where’s the leaderboard?
Live in BETA at any time. We also drop the standings on Instagram at the end of every round.
I logged a wrong score — can I fix it?
Yes. Edit your scores in BETA any time during the round. After the round closes, scores lock in.
· Under 18s
Can under 18s take part?
Yes — with a supervising adult in the building. One adult can supervise up to two under-18s. The supervising adult fills out an Adult registration form plus an Under 18 form for each climber they’re looking after.
My teen wants to climb without me — can they?
If they’re 14-17, yes — through a junior assessment. Once they’re signed off, they can register as Junior Unsupervised and climb without an adult in the centre. Email [email protected] or ask at reception to get one booked.
I’m supervising but not climbing — do I have to pay?
No. Supervising adults who aren’t climbing don’t pay. Just check in at reception when you arrive.
What’s the youngest age?
We generally say climbs are suitable from 14 up. The comp blocs are mainly set with adult climbers in mind, but younger climbers (14+) are welcome to give them a go.
· Launch Nights & The Final
Do I have to come to launch nights?
No. Launch nights are when we open the new round — 7pm Friday, free pizza, music — but you can climb the problems any time over the three-week round. Come down if you fancy the buzz, skip if it’s not your thing.
What’s the live final?
The big one. At the end of Round 5, we look at total scores across the season for each category and the top scorers from each go through to climb in the live final on 4 September.
How do you choose the finalists?
Top scorers from each category at the end of Round 5. We’ll let you know if you’ve made it through.
Can I watch the final without entering?
Yes — everyone’s welcome. Honestly the atmosphere is the best part. Pull up a sofa, grab a Northern Monk, watch the finalists battle it out.
What if I’m leading my category but get injured before the final?
Drop us an email — we’ll work something out. Worst case we run reserves from the leaderboard.
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