Hardrock Youth Climbing Titles 2025 Review
That's a wrap, the Hardrock Youth Climbing Titles are done and dusted for 2025! After the Juniors started us off on a high note, the Youth Lead division took place a couple of weeks ago, before the Youth Top Rope division concluded the event. The energy was electric from the moment the doors opened to the final podiums. This year’s Hardrock Youth Climbing Titles brought together an incredible group of young climbers, and the combination of talent, grit, and pure good vibes made it one to remember.
The podiums for Youth Lead and Youth Top Rope are as follows:
Youth Lead Performance Male
1st - Alexander T
2nd - Hakea P
3rd - Owen N
Youth Lead Performance Female
1st - Michelle B
2nd - Penelope B
3rd - Stephanie H
Youth Lead Advanced/Technical Male
1st - Archie T
2nd - Rocco M
3rd - Eamon M
Youth Lead Advanced/Technical Female
1st - Alaska D
2nd - Charlotte M
3rd - Veda B
Youth Top Rope Advanced Male
1st - Jacob S
2nd - Chris S
3rd - Alex T
Youth Top Rope Advanced Female
1st - Lucy R
2nd - Natalie D
3rd - Catherine M
Youth Top Rope Development Male
1st - Quinn C
2nd - Ben R H
3rd - Alexander S
Youth Top Rope Development Female
1st - Evelyn O
2nd - Chloe D
3rd - Oona M
Beyond the podiums, what truly made this event memorable was the community spirit. Families, friends, coaches, and teammates filled the gym with encouragement. Every cheer and every high-five amplified the energy and reminded us why youth climbing is so special.
Big shout out to the Hardrock team - The setters brought their A-game with creative, fun, and challenging routes that kept climbers engaged and spectators entertained. Our belayers who continually belayed one competitor after another, judges, scorers, photographers and ground staff for keeping the event running smoothly, and our wider coaching team for making sure every competitor felt prepared and supported.
We’re incredibly proud of every climber who stepped up for the challenge. Whether you topped everything or battled your way through those tricky climbs, you all competed in the right spirit and will no doubt take away many learnings from the experience.
Congratulations to all competitors and we look forward to continuing the momentum and hosting more events in 2026!