The Project’s
Big Weekend
You don't have to be a Pro to Play!
60 world-class boulders.
All abilities.
One huge weekend.
Climb 60 brand-new problems from V0 to V14, set by an all-star team of the UK’s best setters. Whether you’re in it for fun, the buzz, or the podium lights, The Big Weekend is about movement, community, and shared psyche.
What Is The Big Weekend?
Inspired by Europe’s best modern comps, The Big Weekend brings competition-style climbing to everyone.
We’re stripping every wall in the centre and resetting the entire gym with 60 standalone boulders. Expect bold movement, variety, and climbs you’ll be talking about all year.
Climb alongside some of the strongest climbers in the UK, then grab a drink and watch them battle it out in the Semi-Finals and Finals under the lights.
Is It For Me?
ABSOLUTELY
The Big Weekend Open
- For everyone
- No minimum grade
- No qualifiers
- Just amazing boulders and good vibes
The Big Weekend Championships
- For climbers who want to compete seriously
- Qualification, Semi-Finals & Finals
- World-class comp wall experience
Not sure which one to book?
Drop us an email and we’ll help you choose.
Prices & Booking
- Competition Entry: £25
- Spectator Tickets: Free
Your entry includes a limited-edition
Big Weekend event t-shirt!
Saturday 18th April
Sunday 19th April
How It Works
Open (Recreational)
- 60 boulder self-scored scramble
- Your 20 hardest climbs count
- Cash prizes for top 3 (Open & Female)
- Random raffle prizes for all entrants
Championships
- 60 boulder qualification (top 20 count)
- World Cup format Semi-Finals & Finals
- Cash prizes for all finalists
Categories
- Open – open to anyone
- Female – open to any female athlete
Categories apply to both Open and Championships.
Scoring Explained
60 boulders split into 4 difficulty groups
- Scores per top:
- Group 1: 10 pts
- Group 2: 20 pts
- Group 3: 30 pts
- Group 4: 40 pts
- +10% bonus for a flash
Semi-Finals & Finals use current IFSC / World Climbing scoring.
The Setting Team
Led by Head Setter Freddy High, joined by one of the biggest comp setting crews ever assembled in the UK, including:
Zoe Wood, Lucy Ross, Mikey Cleverdon, Matt Cousins, Andy Long, Euan Macfadyen, Joe Partridge, Ella McKnight, Abbi McDonald, Jakob Stec, Drew Mulcahy, Ollie Wragg, and Project favourite Rich Smith.
Full Schedule
Saturday 18th April
08:00–09:30 — Championship Qualifier Check-in
09:00–12:00 — Championship Qualification
12:00–13:30 — Open Round 1 Check-in
13:00–16:00 — Open Round 1
16:00–16:30 — Semi-Final Isolation Opens
18:00–20:00 — Championship Semi-Finals
Sunday 19th April
08:00–09:30 — Open Round 2 Check-in
09:00–12:00 — Open Round 2
12:00–12:30 — Finals Isolation Opens
14:00–16:00 — Championship Finals
What Else Is On?
There’s loads happening alongside the climbing:
- Workshops with Secret Circus & Train Hard Parkour
- Talks, including injury management with Paul Huffy
- Retail partner stands
- Clearance sales
- Great food & drinks all weekend
Practical Info
We recommend
- Space will be limited — bring only essentials
- Shoes, chalk, tape & water recommended
- Warm-up space is limited — pre-warm if possible
- Extensive parking available
- Easy access by bus and train
Centre Disruption Notice
To deliver an event this big, there will be some disruption:
- Mon 13th: Comp wall stripped
- Tue 14th: Partial strip around centre
- Wed 15th – Thu 16th: Comp wall closed
- Fri 17th: Full centre closure
- Sat 18th – Sun 19th: Ticketed access only
- Mon 20th – Tue 21st: Infill set
Thanks for bearing with us — it’ll be worth it 💚
Frequently asked questions
No. Absolutely not. This event is specifically designed for you to come and experience competition climbing.
If you really want to you can but we don’t recommend it.
Yes. If you want to climb both on the Saturday and the Sunday you’re very welcome to but you will need separate tickets to each session.
We have a maximum of 300 spots for the Championship Qualifiers and 600 spots for The Open.
Our normal booking Ts & Cs apply to the event.
Yes. Just drop us an email to let us know.
During the Qualification round and Open Rounds no spectators are allowed unless they are supervising under 16s.
For semi-finals and finals we absolutely welcome spectators but you will need to book a spot - they’re free!
Yes. This is an open event. Our expectation is that anyone over the age of about 12 is likely to have a really good time on the boulders. Children younger than this may not have the best time as we’re not setting specifically for younger climbers however they are welcome to come and give it a go if they would like.
Our normal supervision rules apply with one small adjustment - the supervision ratio at this event will be 1:1
I still have a question
No problem! Contact us and we will be happy to help.
Support The Event
If you or someone you know would like to support the Big Weekend in anyway please let us know.
Sponsors, Judges, Helpers, are all extremely welcome.
👉 Get in touch to support The Big Weekend.
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