BMC Youth Climbing Series Final 2009

Last weekend, the final of this years Youth Climbing Series took part in London! Young climbers from all over the country filled Westway climbing Center to bursting for the chance to battle it out in the UK Final.

Entry to this competition is a long path with Regional rounds taking place earlier in the year, from there the top juniors headed of to North Wales to battle it out in the Welsh Final.

The top 3 from the Welsh Final are then invited to take part in a UK final were they will come across young climbers from all over the UK who have gone through similar regional rounds for the right to attend!

The Team from Wales was strong as ever this year and come Saturday morning they found themselves looking around the massive facility of Westway scoping out there 3 Boulder Problems and 3 Routes they compete upon.

and from the first move right until the last the juniors did not disappoint, they climbed brilliantly with great confidence and there usual flair! All of them put in great displays in front of a large crowd which for many was there first experience of a large UK Comp making there efforts even more incredible.

The Day was Fantastic with a great atmosphere and a very well run Comp by the BMC, Westway climbing center and all the Volunteers that make this possible every year.  Next year we shall hope fully be back but know we have targets to beat and these young climbers are hungry so watch this space.

For full results click here.

happy climbing

simon