Bloc Fest Christchurch 2026

Bloc Fest Christchurch

Bloc Fest features a new style of bouldering comp, with a format that’s built for the whole climbing community.

Five qualification tiers means you’re climbing against people at your level, with the top six male and top six female climbers from four tiers going through to the finals rounds on the day.

Here’s how it works:

Choose your qualification session when you buy a ticket.

Choose your session—three two-hour slots run from 8:30am, 10:45am and 1:00pm.

Log your best results on 30 problems, across the full grade spectrum.

Finals rounds are divided into four tiers; three score-based Open tiers, plus Youth A (U17). With cash prizes for Open categories!

RESULTS

That’s a wrap!

Massive thanks to everyone who showed up to enjoy our first ever Bloc Fest Christchurch!

Congrats to all our podium finishers.

Category	Place	Name
Open A Female	1st
	2nd
	3rd
Open A Male	1st
	2nd
	3rd
Open B Female	1st
	2nd
	3rd
Open B Male	1st
	2nd
	3rd
Open C Female	1st
	2nd
	3rd
Open C Male	1st
	2nd
	3rd
Youth Female	1st
	2nd
	3rd
Youth Male	1st
	2nd
	3rd

Timetable for the day

Time	Activity	Location / Notes
7:30 am	Facility Opens
8:00 am	MC Welcome / Housekeeping	Over PA system
8:30 am	Qualification Round 1 Starts	Competition Area
10:30 am	Qualification Round 1 Finishes	Competition Area
10:40 am	Round 2 Briefing	Over PA system
10:45 am	Qualification Round 2 Starts	Competition Area
12:45 pm	Qualification Round 2 Finishes	Competition Area
12:55 pm	Round 3 Briefing	Over PA system
1:00 pm	Qualification Round 3 Starts	Competition Area
2:30 pm	Judges’ Briefing for Finals	Finals wall
3:00 pm	Qualification Round 3 Finishes	Competition Area
3:00 pm	Isolation Opens – Open C Finalists	PA / Isolation Area
3:30 pm	Open C Finals Begin	Competition Area
4:00 pm	Isolation Opens – Open B Finalists	PA / Isolation Area
4:25 pm	Open C Finals Finish	Competition Area
4:45 pm	Open B Finals Begin	Competition Area
5:30 pm	Isolation Opens – Youth Finalists	PA / Isolation Area
5:35 pm	Open B Finals Finish	Competition Area
6:10 pm	Youth Finals Begin	Competition Area
7:00 pm	Youth Finals End	Competition Area
7:15 pm	Isolation Opens – Open A Finalists	PA / Isolation Area
8:00 pm	Athlete Presentation	Competition Area
8:10 pm	Open A Finals Begin	Competition Area
9:00 pm	Open A Finals End	Competition Area
9:30 pm	Prize Giving	Competition Area
10:00 pm	Gym Closes

Beyond the Comp

Expect a full day of goodness, with plenty going on, whether you’re between attempts, cheering on a mate, or just here for the vibe.

Live music from DJs VJO, Boschi, Berra and BKay will keep the energy high all day.

Drop into a yoga workshop or strength and mobility session with Sav between rounds, hit the Ocean Ember sauna and cold plunge, or book in with our on-site physios for a pre-climb massage (or post-climb damage control).

Lookout for plenty of spot prize giveaways throughout the day thanks to our amazing sponsors.

Bloc Fest Christchurch is proudly supported by:

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Camping and outdoor gear store in Christchurch NZ, specialising in climbing, kayaking, trail running, mountaineering, outdoor gear for dogs, and tramping and hiking gear.

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