Parthian Climbing Southampton Winter Bouldering League 2026/27
Southampton, UK – Parthian Climbing Southampton is excited to announce the return of its much-loved Winter Bouldering League (WBL), running from October 2026 through February 2027.
The WBL is a staple of the local climbing calendar and is open to climbers of all abilities. Across five rounds, participants will test themselves on fresh challenges crafted by Parthian’s talented route-setting team. The format is simple: climb, log your scores, and enjoy the buzz of friendly competition.
This season’s key dates are:
- Round 1: Tuesday, 6th October 2026
- Round 2: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026
- Round 3: Tuesday, 1st December 2026
- Round 4: Tuesday, 5th January 2027
- Round 5: Tuesday, 2nd February 2027
Categories:
- Youth U11 combined*
- Youth U16 Male & Female
- Open Male & Female
- Master (40+) Male & Female
- Para Open combined
*The U11 round will remain open for seven days. All other categories are one night only.
At the end of all five rounds, winners will be crowned based on their four highest scores, rewarding consistency and determination throughout the league.
“The Winter Bouldering League is one of our favourite annual events,” said Mark Petty, Centre Manager at Parthian Climbing Southampton. “It’s all about pushing yourself, supporting others, and enjoying the shared energy of the climbing community. Whether it’s your first comp or your tenth, the WBL is designed to be fun, accessible, and inspiring.”
Prizes up for grabs
There’s more than bragging rights to climb for! Our Winter Bouldering League podium prizes include:
Open — Male & Female
- 1st: OG Dual Fold Boulder Pad
- 2nd: Rag bag (subject to availability), 300g chalk and a brush
- 3rd: 300g chalk and a Hikerdelic brush
Under 16 & Masters (40+) — Male & Female
- 1st: A year’s supply of chalk
- 2nd: Duffel bag and 300g chalk
- 3rd: 300g chalk and a Hikerdelic brush
Under 11 — Combined
- 1st: OG Bucket Starter
- 2nd: 100g chalk and a Hikerdelic brush
- 3rd: 100g chalk
Plus, a raffle at every round! With resistance bands and skin balm up for grabs, you don’t need a podium finish to win something.
Winter Bouldering League: Round 1 results
Round 1 results are in! Thanks to everyone who joined us at Parthian Southampton, and congratulations to our podium finishers.
| Category | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 11 | Thomas G — 184.8 | Eve P — 179.7 | George C — 175 |
| Female Under 16 | NOOT NOOT — 434.5 | Poppy Wright — 394.3 | Noodle — 333.5 |
| Male Under 16 | Arthur Masters — 428.9 | Rowan Nurse — 426.9 | J_DOG — 384.6 |
| Female Open | Jasmine Wright — 419.2 | Alexa Geary — 383.8 | Vvv — 244.8 |
| Male Open | Noah Lake — 483.4 | Oliver Nurse — 471.7 | James Bateman — 469.3 |
| Female 40+ | Sonja Klaunzer — 154.8 | Col — 75 | — |
| Male 40+ | Neil Smithson — 264.3 | — | — |
Raffle prize winner
Congratulations to Sonja Klaunzer, our Round 1 raffle prize winner!
Thanks again to everyone who took part. See you for the next round!
Keep an eye on our social media channels for key updates.