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Speed Climbing Championship

Individual (Youth) & Team (All Age)

Date: 25 April 2026, Saturday

Venue: BFF Climb @ Our Tampines Hub

Registration Fee: $35 per participant; $90 per team of 3

Registration Deadline: 15 April 2026. 

Competition Overview

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping climbing challenge at the BFF Verticrux Speed Climbing Competition 2026!

Open to youth climbers and teams of all ages, this event is designed to test speed, precision, and agility. The competition will feature individual and team-based categories, bringing together climbers of different experience levels for a fun and competitive event.

No event shirt will be provided. 

Participants are to wear their school or club uniform/jersey for the competition.

Categories

Individual:

  • Youth F (Born in 2018 and younger)
  • Youth E (Born in 2016 and younger)
  • Youth D (Born in 2014 and younger)

Team of 3 (Relay-Style Format, Mixed Gender):

  • General (Open to all ages)
  • Team event is open to all ages so there are no age restrictions. 
  • Each team must have at least one male and one female member.

Knockout Rounds:

Format is dependent on the number of participants with valid timing:

  • If there are 16 or more participants/teams in a category with valid timing in qualifiers, the top 16 will proceed to knockout rounds.

  • If there are 8-15 participants/teams with valid timing in qualifiers, the top 8 will proceed to knockout rounds.

  • If there are 4-7 participants/teams with valid timing in qualifiers, the top 4 will proceed to knockout rounds.

*Valid timing refers to a complete climb without false start or fall and within the maximum allowed time, if any.

Tentative Schedule

Tentatively, the event will be run in this order with the first category starting in the morning.


  • Youth D, E, F Individual Qualifiers
  • Youth D, E, F Knockout Rounds
  • General Team Qualifiers
  • General Team Knockout Rounds

The finalized competition schedule will be sent out via email within one week after registration ends on 15 April. Until then, participants can refer to the tentative schedule listed above.

Prizes & Awards

  • Medals for the top 8 finalists in individual events.
  • Medals for the top 3 teams.

Equipment & Requirements

  • Climbing shoes are mandatory (rental available at $5.45).
  • Students of BFF Climb and My Little Climbing Room may rent shoes for free.
  • Participants must wear a harness. They may use their own or borrow one from BFF Climb at no charge.
  • No personal belay devices are required — all climbs will use auto-belays.
  • The speed route is available at Tampines Hub now for practice.
    • The route is similar to last year's, with some adjustments.

Rules & Regulations

  • Standard IFSC Speed Climbing rules apply, except for the false start rule.
  • False starts will result in a DNF (Did Not Finish) instead of disqualification. This is a competition-specific rule and does not follow standard IFSC Speed Climbing regulations.
  • Participants must register at the time stated in the schedule provided after registration ends.
  • No event shirt will be provided.
  • Detailed Rules & Regulations are available in the Event Information link below.
Event Information

Spectator & Parental Information

Spectators are welcome! No entry fee for accompanying parents and friends.

Contact Us

For any inquiries, reach out to us at events@bffclimb.com or visit our Instagram @bff.verticrux.

Get ready to climb fast and push your limits at BFF Verticrux Speed Climbing Competition 2026!

Registration

How to register

This year, we're using GripRank for registration and live scoring. Here's what that means for you:

• One account, all your kids — Create your parent account once, add your children as athletes, and manage all their registrations from one place.
• Faster future sign-ups — Your children's profiles are saved. For future comps, just select, register, and pay. No forms to fill again.
• Live scores — Follow your child's results in real-time during the event, right from your phone.
• Competition history — All results saved in one place, across all events.

How to Register:

1. Create your parent account
Tap the register button below and sign up with your email.

2. Add your child as an athlete
Once logged in, go to "My Athletes" and add your child's details (name, date of birth, etc.). You can add multiple children under one account.

3. Register for the competition
Select your child, choose their category, and proceed to payment.

4. Pay online
Complete payment via PayNow. You'll receive a confirmation email with the registration details.

That's it — your child is registered, and you're set for future events too.

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Speed Workshop

Train Speed with Head Coach Winson Teo

Train under BFF Head Coach Winson Teo in a small-group workshop focused on speed climbing technique, efficiency, and competition performance.


With BFF Youth Team’s strong results in Speed competitions, this workshop offers climbers the opportunity to learn from the coaching approach behind that success.


Each session is limited to 6 participants for a more focused and personalised experience.

Duration: 1.5 hours


Current students of BFF Climb or My Little Climbing Room may contact their respective admin for a discount code.

Workshop Signup

Date: 25 April 2026, Saturday

Competition Venue

BFF Climb Tampines Hub

1 Tampines Walk, #02-81 
Our Tampines Hub, 
Singapore 528523

FAQ

Registration

When does registration for BFF Verticrux 2026 end?

Why am I unable to select my category on the registration form?

How will I know if my registration is successful?

Am I allowed to transfer my slot to another party?

Can I make any changes to my particulars after submitting my registration?

Will an event shirt be provided?

Can I rent a harness or climbing shoes during the event?

After the event, where can I see the results?

Where can I find the competition schedule and details?

Can I get a fee refund if I choose to withdraw from the competition?