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For many of us, the climbing gym provides a space in which we can lose ourselves for the evening, stepping away from the stresses of daily life, and immersing ourselves into an activity which stimulates us both physically and mentally. Within these chalky colourful walls, we find a sense of harmony, community, and opportunities for…
On Saturday, September 21st, we hosted the 3rd edition of Bloc Stars, and it was an absolute banger. Each year, Bloc Stars evolves slightly, but the event stays true to its roots: a fun competition for climbers of all levels without traditional age and gender categories. The atmosphere was absolutely buzzing, with everyone pushing themselves,…
competition and community City Bloc’s Summer League 2024 Final: Such a Good Evening We had an incredible night at The Bloc, full of great climbs, good vibes, awesome tunes, and smiles all around Intermediate Categories The evening kicked off with the intermediate male and female categories. These were the men who qualified between 11th-20th and…
Well, Brimham.We went to Brimham.My aim is to see how many times I can write Brimham without telling you what went on at Brimham.But we went to Brimham. And bouldered. Let’s begin by getting to Brimham. Just like our last journey, there was a tentative week of weather checking, but someone had clearly done some…
What is “Building Blocs”? Building Blocs is a session designed to help you consistently improve and develop as a climber. It’s free for unlimited monthly and annual passholders but also available at a drop-in price for those without a pass.It’s simple: want to get better? Come to Building Blocs. The Struggle with Progression One of…
Thank you for taking the time to read this; I’m just a guy who climbs rocks, so this will be an honest heart Yorkshire page of thoughts, let’s jump in and see what happens. Starting My Climbing Journey So, the big question I wanted to answer is, what is climbing to me? My climbing journey…
Want to Climb Better? Gymnastics Strength Training is the Key If you’re a climber looking to improve your performance, we’ve got a session for you. On Sunday 9th June at 10am, we are holding a 2-hour Gymnastic Strength Training class. This unique two-hour session is tailored to climbers who want to enhance their strength and flexibility…
Opening the Night: Intermediate Climbers Take the Stage The Winter League final was as grand as ever, with scores from the qualifiers so close we knew separating the competitors would be a tough job. But, true to form, everyone brought their A-game. The intermediate male and female categories were up first, and it was brilliant…
intro to outdoor bouldering Join us for our first session at Brimham Rocks, 28th April 24 Outdoor Sessions Launch in Collaboration with Bloc Wellbeing Join us as we debut our new series of outdoor sessions, a collaborative initiative with Bloc Wellbeing, designed to blend adventure with wellness in the great outdoors. To book email: [email protected]…
In October, a fantastic group of international female coaches came together at City Bloc for a five-day course, diving deep into the Women in Sport High-Performance Pathway (WISH) programme. The course is designed to empower women in sports coaching to strive for excellence in a coaching specific environment within sport climbing. The ultimate aim is…