Sunday 4th May 2025 08:00
It’s been one year since we opened our doors as Oxford’s premier bouldering wall and we’re celebrating on Sunday 4th May. We can’t wait to see you there.
What’s on:
We’ll be running an all-day competition with blocs set on our North Wall and in the Bay Area. We’ve got some special prizes for comp winners lined up, as well as giveaways and goodies available throughout the day. We’ll be hosting sessions like Bouldering Basics for those who are fairly new to climbing, a social comp climb if you want to have a go at the comp blocs without the competition, an intro to board climbing, and we’ll also have some games for you to get stuck into. Professional climber and Arco Rockmaster Champion Gaz Parry will be running a boot demo for Scarpa if you’re in the market for some new shoes (with an exclusive on-the-day discount!).
Comp information:
Comp categories will include Juniors Male (14-17 years)*, Juniors Female (14-17 years)*, Male (18+), and Female (18+). Grab your comp slip from reception on the day and log your scores. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be up for grabs for each category. Comp blocs open at 8am with entries closing at 6pm. Results will be announced in the centre at 7pm just before we blow out the candles out on our first birthday cake!
*Junior competitors must be signed off as Unsupervised Juniors before Sunday 4th May.
The GB Quiz 6pm
While you wait for the comp results, why not join us in a team of four from 6pm in our Clifftop Café where we’ll be hosting a quiz as well as serving fresh hand-stretched pizzas and drinks (including beer!) all evening.
Intro to Board Climbing 12pm-1pm
Curious about the magic Moonboard and Digiboard? We’ll be hosting an introduction to board climbing which will help you get to grips with how to use each of them. This session is free but the usual entry price (and shoe rental fees if you need them) will still apply. Space is limited so book your spot by emailing coaching@gallerybouldering.co.uk.
Bouldering Basics 1pm-2pm
We’ll be running an hour-long Bouldering Basics session for those who are new to climbing and want to learn the bare basics of bouldering. We’ve got six spaces available at £25 per person, inclusive of hire shoes. Book your space by emailing coaching@gallerybouldering.co.uk.
Comp social 2pm-4pm
We’ll be hosting a comp social for those of you that want to have a go at the comp blocs without the competition. No need to book, just show up and meet our dedicated member of staff on the day.
