Saturday 9th May 2026 10:00
Thank you for celebrating two years of Gallery Bouldering on Saturday 9th May!
Download the comp results here.
Birthday competition
Lock in for our second birthday bash when we’ll be running an all-day competition with bangin’ blocs set on the Prow and Bay. The grading of the blocs will vary so there will be something to enjoy for all abilities – and for you sloper enthusiasts, FSA (Fat Sloper Action) will be providing the slopiest bloc of the day. Don’t forget to pick up a free can of Tenzing with your scorecard on the day!
Blocs will open at 10am on Saturday 9th May – all you need to do is grab a comp slip from the desk and climb to take part. All comp slips must be handed in to the desk by 6pm. Join us for birthday bingo and beer in our Clifftop Café just after 6pm, then hear the comp results and blow out the candles on our birthday cake at 7pm.
Comp timetable
10am Comp opens – Competition slips will be available from the desk
6pm Comp closes – All competition slips must be returned to the desk by this time
7pm Comp results – Announced in the Clifftop Café
Setting timetable
Thursday 7th May 9am-10pm – the Prow and Bay will be closed for stripping
Friday 8th May 9am-10pm – the Prow and Bay will be closed for setting
Saturday 9th May 10am – the Prow and Bay will be open for comp climbing
Saturday 9th May 6pm – all competition slips must be returned to the desk by this time, but comp blocs will remain open for non-competitive climbing
Wednesday 3rd June – Prow comp blocs will be stripped
Wednesday 10th June – Bay comp blocs will be stripped
Setters
We’ve got some top quality setters on our roster this year including Callum Hegarty of Impact Route Setting, the legend that is Gaz Parry, Head Setter of Substation Brixton Ed Wong, regular Gallery setter and strongman SteveBomberJug, and a man we all know and love for his in-house ONOs, Andreas.
What’s on
12pm-1.30pm Intro to Board Climbing – This sell-out session is back as part of our birthday celebrations! Interested in taking on the digiboard or Moonboard but not sure where to start? Book your space on this free session with coach Max for those interested in getting started with board climbing.
2pm-3pm Bouldering Basics – Get to grips with the basics and build your confidence on the wall. This free session is ideal for those trying the sport for the first time, or for those who are still finding their feet on the wall. If you’re a confident climber, this probably isn’t the class for you. Book now.
3pm-4.30pm Comp Social – As with all our comps, we love seeing people just have a go, so if you’re keen to try the comp blocs but don’t want the pressure of a scorecard or climbing solo, join our friendly competition social with coach Max. No booking necessary, just turn up on the day for good vibes.
La Sportiva boot demo – If you’re in the market for a fresh pair of climbing shoes, be sure to drop by the La Sportiva demo where you’ll be able to get 10% off the models.
StrenthLabs stall – Drop in to bag one of the coolest flicky butterfly chalk brushes from Cafe John’s StrengthLabs stall (or enter the comp for a chance to win one!)
