Boulder Co. Hamilton

Bloc Fest Hamilton is now sold out.

Can't wait to see you all on Saturday! We have a few bits of important info to throw at you before the day:

Schedule
The full schedule for the day is up now at boulderco.co.nz/bloc-fest-hamilton-2026
If you’re competing, remember to arrive early, briefings start 5-10min prior to rounds beginning.

Waiver
If you haven't already, please complete your new gym waiver online before Saturday!
It's quick and easy to do at home, and will help things run much smoother on comp day > portal.boulderco.co.nz/hamilton.

Parking
Parking is available on Maxwell Place, Vickery Street, or the Boulder Co. Hamilton side of the drain between Topspin Pickleball and Boulder Co. Hamilton.
Parking is prohibited in front of business driveways or on grass verges.
Staff only to be parked along the back fence please.

Beta Bud
Climbs will be logged on the , so remember to bring your phone, and register for the comp on the app. Choose Boulder Co. Hamilton, then look for Bloc Fest 2026 under Comps.

Finals
Because the Finals rounds are tiered on hidden points levels, there's a good chance you'll make it through to a Finals round, regardless of your points total. So keep an eye and ear out for announcements at the gym and on our socials.

Spectating is free!
If you're not competing, come along to cheer on your fave climbers, and make the most of everything else going on around the comp - cafe and bar specials, live music, yoga, physio and chiropractor workshops, shoe demos and merch stalls.

Thanks to our amazing Bloc Fest Hamilton sponsors!

Mons Royale

FrictionLabs
Raglan Rock Adventure Co
Radix Nutrition
Waikato Climbing Club

It's almost time!

Bloc Fest Hamilton is on Saturday 6th June, and the prize pool is stacked.

Cash for the podiums. And prizes from some of the best brands in the game. (Link in bio for cash prize allocations).

With finals rounds for all levels, you're competing for a podium spot—whether you’re a V2 or V11 climber.

Thanks to our amazing Bloc fest sponsors, we’ve got some sweet prizes with your name on them from:

Mons Royale
Born from the mountains of New Zealand, Mons Royale creates high-performance merino wool apparel for biking, snowboarding, skiing and trail running.


Climbing shoes designed for better performance to ensure that your rock climbing experiences are better than you've had before. Available from the Boulder Co. Pro-shop.

FrictionLabs
The new standard in chalk. For athletes who demand confident grip.

Raglan Rock Adventure Co
Raglan Rock Adventure Co offers rock climbing, caving and canyoning tours from Raglan, on the beautiful west coast of the North Island.

Radix Nutrition
Functional nutrition for everyday vitality.
Protein-centred nutrition made in New Zealand.

Waikato Climbing Club
Supporting sport climbers and raising the profile of sport climbing in the Waikato region.

Bloc Fest Hamilton | Saturday 6th June

Our setters will be getting to work on creating all the boulders for the comp from Wednesday 3rd June.

That means a few walls are going off limits in the lead-up. Apologies for the disruption. 🙏

Here's the closures schedule:

Trav's Wall & Amphitheatre
Closed from 6pm Wednesday 3rd June

Comp Slab, Comp Central & Comp Overhang
Closed from 6pm Thursday 4th June

No Nuts
Closed Saturday 6th June

Everything reopens after comp. Cheers for bearing with us, it'll be worth it!

🎟️ Tickets update: Round 2 (10:45am) is now sold out. Places are still available in Round 1 (8:30am) and Round 3 (1:00pm). Grab yours before your preferred slot fills up! (Link in comments👇).

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Bloc Fest Hamilton is supported by:

Waikato Climbing Club
Supporting sport climbers and raising the profile of sport climbing in the Waikato region.

Radix Nutrition
Functional nutrition for everyday vitality.
Protein-centred nutrition made in New Zealand.

Raglan Rock Adventure Co
Raglan Rock Adventure Co offers rock climbing, caving and canyoning tours from Raglan, on the beautiful west coast of the North Island.

Unparallel Up
Climbing shoes designed for better performance to ensure that your rock climbing experiences are better than you've had before. Available from the Boulder Co. Pro-shop.

FrictionLabs
The new standard in chalk. For athletes who demand confident grip.

AGRIPP.com
The pioneering brand in the manufacturing and sale of climbing holds, representing quality, innovation, and design. Available from Climb Craft.

Nuts about No-Nuts?

We are too! 😉

Get yourself down here ASAP to check out the new set on the main wall and the spray wall. The setters have been busy!

Let our setters know your thoughts through the betabud.app

Keep an eye on our socials for the seating schedule for Bloc Fest next week.

Bloc Fest is nearly here! Sat 6th June at Boulder Co. Hamilton.

Alongside the comp, we've lined up two free additions to your day.

Yoga with Sarah from Flow Yoga.
Post-qualifier recovery sessions to help you loosen up after your round. Meet Sarah at the designated yoga area.

Physio with Karen Carmichael from Align Health.
Karen brings nearly 30 years of physiotherapy experience, including a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy. And she climbs, so she gets it. Drop by the Align Health booth on Saturday for advice on any physio questions you've got.

Both sessions are included with your Bloc Fest entry.

⚠️ Round 2 (10:45am) is nearly sold out. There are still places in Round 1 (8:30am) and Round 3 (1:00pm). Grab your tickets now via the link in bio before your preferred slot is gone.

📅 Saturday 6th June | Boulder Co. Hamilton

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Bloc Fest Hamilton is supported by:

Unparallel Up
Climbing shoes designed for better performance to ensure that your rock climbing experiences are better than you've had before. Available from the Boulder Co. Pro-shop.

Raglan Rock Adventure Co
Raglan Rock Adventure Co offers rock climbing, caving and canyoning tours from Raglan, on the beautiful west coast of the North Island.

Radix Nutrition
Functional nutrition for everyday vitality.
Protein-centred nutrition made in New Zealand.

FrictionLabs
The new standard in chalk. For athletes who demand confident grip.

AGRIPP.com
The pioneering brand in the manufacturing and sale of climbing holds, representing quality, innovation, and design. Available from Climb Craft

Waikato Climbing Club
Supporting sport climbers and raising the profile of sport climbing in the Waikato region.

We’re gearing up for our Bloc Fest competition and we need your help!

Seeking volunteers to fill roles such as judges, isolation wardens, water blasters and route st*****rs.

If you are interested in being a part of the action, please check out the link in our bio!

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Bloc Fest Hamilton is supported by:

Unparallel
Climbing shoes designed for better performance to ensure that your rock climbing experiences are better than you've had before. Available from the Boulder Co. Pro-shop. UnParallel UP

Friction Labs
The new standard in chalk. For athletes who demand confident grip. Available from Northern Rocks FrictionLabs

Raglan Rock
Raglan Rock Adventure Co offers rock climbing, caving and canyoning tours from Raglan, on the beautiful west coast of the North Island.
Raglan Rock Adventure Co

Agripp
The pioneering brand in the manufacturing and sale of climbing holds, representing quality, innovation, and design. Available from Climb Craft .com

Radix
Functional nutrition for everyday vitality.
Protein-centred nutrition made in New Zealand. Radix Nutrition

Waikato Climbing Club
Supporting sport climbers and raising the profile of sport climbing in the Waikato region. waikatoclimbingclub

Kings birthday opening hours!

Saturday May 30th - Monday June 1st our hours are 9 am - 8 pm.

Come on in for a climb this coming long weekend!!

Thankyou to everyone who sent a design in for our Winter hoodies design competition.

All entries have been loaded up onto a google form for our community to vote on their favourites.

This is linked in our bio. Voting closes Friday May 29th.

Bloc Fest Hamilton lineup. 🎶

Alongside the comp, we've got performing live—an indie pop/soul artist known for blending soul warmth with pop.
Do yourself a favour and check out her latest single Something That Feels Real.

Holding down the energy between sessions is DJ Alex on the decks.

Saturday 6th June | Boulder Co. Hamilton
Comp + cash prizes + live music.
Tickets are limited. Link in comments to buy now. 👇

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Bloc Fest Hamilton is supported by:

Unparallel
Climbing shoes designed for better performance to ensure that your rock climbing experiences are better than you've had before. Available from the Boulder Co. Pro-shop. Unparallel Up

Friction Labs
The new standard in chalk. For athletes who demand confident grip.
FrictionLabs

Raglan Rock
Raglan Rock Adventure Co offers rock climbing, caving and canyoning tours from Raglan, on the beautiful west coast of the North Island.
Raglan Rock Adventure Co

Agripp
The pioneering brand in the manufacturing and sale of climbing holds, representing quality, innovation, and design. Available from .nz
AGRIPP.com

Radix
Functional nutrition for everyday vitality.
Protein-centred nutrition made in New Zealand.
Radix Nutrition

Waikato Climbing Club
Supporting sport climbers and raising the profile of sport climbing in the Waikato region.

Wednesday reset has an old face back on the scene.

We are stoked to welcome any_aclimbs back onto the setting team.

Hope you all enjoy the fresh blocs which she has set this week!!