Boulder Co. Hamilton

6 days of setting goes into every comp cycle and our crew doesn't stop until the whole gym is dialled back in for you.
Show some love to your setters tonight, and let us know how we did on .app

New set " Archway"
see ya'll this evening 👊

Wow!

What a comp that was, massive thank you to all our staff for making this epic comp flow so smoothly. Thank you to our community and spectators – your support means everyth

Thank you to Matt Gould from Your Moment Photos for these awesome photos.

And to our sponsors for making this comp happen:

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

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.

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.

The North Face - Australia & New Zealand
To inspire and enable athletes to push their limits - to seek new
routes, new lines or new distances and to NEVER STOP EXPLORING.

Wowh!

What a comp that was, massive thankyou to all of our staff for making this epic comp flow so smoothly. Thankyou to our community and spectators your support means everything.

Thankyou to yourmoment_photos for these awesome photos.

And to our sponsors for making this comp happen.

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

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.

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

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.

The North Face
To inspire and enable athletes to push their limits - to seek new
routes, new lines or new distances and to NEVER STOP EXPLORING. thenorthface_aunz

Get ready for a flavour explosion! 💥

Our new limited-time cafe creation is here, and it's everything you've been dreaming of.

Crispy potato fries loaded with savoury bacon bits, melted cheese, sour cream, and a kick of sweet chili sauce.
It's the ultimate comfort food, and it's only here for a little while!

Thanks for an awesome comp!!

Check out these sweet sneak peaks from yourmoment_photos

More to come in the following weeks

That's a wrap!

Massive thanks to everyone who showed up to enjoy our first ever Boulder Co. Bloc Fest in Hamilton today.

Swipe to check out our podium finishers.

Thanks again to our amazing Bloc Fest Hamilton sponsors!

Mons Royale
Unparallel Up
The North Face - Australia & New Zealand
FrictionLabs
Raglan Rock Adventure Co
Radix Nutrition
Waikato Climbing Club

What a day so far!

Huge thanks to everyone who showed up and competed in the Bloc Fest qualifying rounds here in Hamilton today!

We have our finalists, swipe to see who made it through.

Come along all evening to watch our amazing athletes battle it out!

Thanks to our amazing Bloc Fest Hamilton sponsors!

Mons Royale
Unparallel Up
The North Face - Australia & New Zealand
FrictionLabs
Raglan Rock Adventure Co
Radix Nutrition
Waikato Climbing Club

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