BFF CLIMB PRESENTS
Three days of bouldering competition, featuring youth individual events and Mixed Teams for all ages.
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
| Category | Born in |
|---|---|
| U9 | 2019 or later |
| U11Rookie available ↓ | 2017 or later |
| U13Rookie available ↓ | 2015 or later |
| U15Rookie available ↓ | 2013 or later |
| U17 | 2011 or later |
| U19 | 2009 or later |
Rookie options: U11, U13 and U15. Learn about Rookie ↓
Finals: Competitive U11–U19 only; none for U9 or Rookie.
U9 = Youth F · U11 = Youth E · U13 = Youth D · U15 = Youth C · U17 = Youth B · U19 = Youth A.
Eligibility uses birth year, not age on competition day. The table above applies to the 2027 event.
Qualifiers: 6 routes in a timed session, typically 20–40 minutes depending on participation.
Finals: the top 8 in each Competitive category U11–U19 advance to 4 routes in rotational format. U9 and all Rookie divisions have no finals. U9 participants may also enter U11.
Scoring: 25 points for a Top or 10 for a Zone; deduct 0.1 for each unsuccessful attempt before scoring.
A FRIENDLIER START TO COMPETITION
Introduced at Vengafest 2026. Returning for its second edition in 2027.
Rookie gives newer climbers a more approachable way to experience bouldering competition, with easier routes and separate rankings from the Competitive divisions.
Available for U11, U13 & U15
These age groups cover a wide range of abilities. Rookie offers an entry point for climbers building their competition experience.
U9 already uses beginner-friendly routes. U17 and U19 typically have fewer new entrants, so Rookie focuses on the age groups with the widest range of abilities.
TEAM EVENT
Four climbers. All ages. One combined score.
4 climbers · 30+ routes · 5 best routes each
Mixed is the only team event in 2027. No U13 or Veterans teams; no finals.
Open to all ages. Each climber’s five highest-scoring routes contribute to the team total. The highest combined score wins. The team event has no finals.
Multipliers combine: a female Open climber receives 1.25 × 0.5 = 0.625×.
THE WEEKEND
TENTATIVE Final timings will be shared after registration closes.
FROM 2 PM
MORNING / AFTERNOON
AFTERNOON / EVENING
FINALS DAY
No finals for U9, Rookie divisions or the Team Event.
Friday starts after 2 pm: U13 Competitive in mid afternoon; U11 Competitive and U19 in late afternoon/evening.
Detailed call times, isolation details and the start list will be released after registration closes. All timings remain tentative.
REGISTRATION
Public and school booking registration opens in early November 2026.
| Registration | Individual | Team of 4 | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early bird | S$50 | S$200 | 27 Dec 2026 |
| Regular | S$60 | S$240 | 10 Jan 2027 |
Early bird ends 27 December 2026. Regular registration runs from 28 December 2026 to 10 January 2027.
To encourage school participation in competition, we’re offering educational institutions S$10 off the early bird registration fee per participant when registering as a school.
School rate: S$40 per individual / S$160 per team of 4.
This is a school booking promotion, not a student discount. It is strictly for the following educational institutions:
Eligible schools can still register. Please have school personnel or your tertiary school team captain email events@bffclimb.com with the school name and their role to request the school booking details.
2027 booking links will be added when registration opens.
The 2027 school booking form will be added when registration opens.
Optional event shirt: S$15. Orders close on 27 December 2026, together with early bird registration. Wearing it is not compulsory.
OVERALL AWARDS
Team Championship: U9–U19.
School Championship: U15–U19.
Team Championship is open to gyms, clubs, independent groups and educational institutions. School Championship is for educational institutions competing in U15, U17 and U19.
Enter at least 3 participants in the relevant category to qualify. Points from your top 5 climbers determine the overall ranking. Ties favour the team or school with the higher-ranked individual climber.
Choose either Rookie or Competitive. You cannot enter both divisions. Rookie entrants must also meet the age and competition-history requirements. See the Rookie guide.
Only the individual Competitive categories, U11–U19. U9, all Rookie divisions and Mixed Teams are qualifier-only events.
This is strictly an educational institution booking promotion, not a student discount. School personnel or a tertiary school team captain must submit on behalf of the school. Personal bookings by parents or students do not qualify. Universities are eligible for team events only. See school eligibility and submission requirements.
Early bird registration, all school registrations and optional shirt orders close on 27 December 2026. Regular registration closes on 10 January 2027. There is no regular school registration period. The event shirt costs S$15 and is optional; it is not required competition attire.
Follow @bff.event for event announcements. Detailed schedules and start lists will be shared after registration closes. Results will be available on GripRank.
GETTING HERE
BFF Climb @ Tampines yo:HA
6 Tampines Street 92, #03-06
yo:HA Commercial @ Tampines
Singapore 528893
A 5-minute walk from Tampines West MRT.
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