Winter Boulder League is BACK again this year, this time with 28 boulders per round for you to tackle, ranging from beginner to opens level difficulty.
It’s a casual, beginner-friendly social competition for climbers of all abilities!
Compete against your friends, or with them in teams of 4 climbers. Check out our FAQ below for information.
CATEGORIES
Novice – Climbing most yellows, working on blues.
Intermediate – Consistently climb most blues, but hardly any reds, you should enter Intermediate.
Opens – Consistently climb most Reds and have climbed ANY Blacks, you should enter Opens.
Round 1 Activities...
Scarpa Pro-Fit Stall
31 May | Joondalup | 10am – 2pm
20% Off Scarpa Shoes! Offer valid at Joondalup only. Come grab a great deal.
CLIMB LIKE A GIRL
5 June | Joondalup | 6:30pm onwards
A special CLAG session focusing on the WBL set. Why not come and join our new Joondalup girl community? Join the CLAG Whatsapp group here.
PRIZES
Each round you climb and submit scores = 1 raffle entry.
In a team? You’ll get +1 entry per teammate, per round.
The raffle will be drawn at the end of Winter Boulder League—so the more you climb, the better your chances.
No podium? No worries. You might still walk away with some solid gear.
HONESTY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Winter Boulder League?
A casual and fun-focused comp composed of four 9-day rounds spanning across two and a half months. Competitors can compare their individual scores against their friends, in addition to competing in teams of 4.
This year, we’ve changed things up a bit – see the “what’s changed” tab at the bottom for updates
How does the competition work?
Finish a climb = 5 points
Finish a climb on your first go (flash) = +1 bonus point
Turn your scoresheet in by 7pm on the last day of each round to submit your scores, and see how you stack up!
How do I use the digital scorecard?
- First, make sure you have signed up for Solo or Team using the links on our website.
- To access the scoresheet, click the “Scoresheet” link above and fill out your details and your scores as you go.
- Hit “Save” to save your scores. You can hit “Save” as many times as you like before the submission date to save your scores.
- You will receive an email with a link to access your saved scoresheet, and will receive an email each time you “Save” the scoresheet with a link to access the scoresheet. You can return to the scoresheet at a later time (before the final submission date of each round), so there is no need to create a new sheet every time.
- Hit “Submit” to submit your final score! Don’t worry, you can still return to this after you have submitted it as long as it is before the final submission date of each round.
Is it a free event?
Registration is free. However, regular Portside Boulders entry fees still apply.
How do I sign-up for a team?
There will also be a prize for the best team name, so get creative!
I’m a beginner, can I still sign up?
Absolutely! There are skill-based categories, so round up a few more beginner climber friends and compete against one another.
What's changed?
- We’ve got a 4th location!
- No Open Days
- 3 Categories rather than 4
- Register on the first day rather than beforehand
- Prizes will be awarded from a pool of raffle prizes
- Prizes awarded just for showing up