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In association with
The font, wandsworth
12 april 2025
in association with:
Supported by: Bee Kind Climbing, Tenzing Natural Energy, Impact Route Setting, Versus Wall, By The Horns Brewing Co., Pirates Burgers and Volcano Coffee Works.
Event details and booking
Saturday, 12th April:
Get ready for Font Fest, our annual climbing competition, celebrating climbers of all ages and abilities! With exciting categories and subcategories, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Categories
Open: All climbers, with Male and Female subcategories only progressing to the finals.
Junior: Under 16.
Masters: Over 50.
Beginner: You can enter if you have never completed a v3, which is an orange in our centres
Para: Each category includes Male, Female, and Gender Inclusive subcategories.
On the day
Qualification Round 1: 09:30 – 12:30
Qualification Round 2: 13:00 – 16:00
Finals (Male & Female Open Categories): 18:00 – 20:00
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top three climbers (1st-3rd) in each category and subcategory.
Join us for a day of climbing, community, and competition – it’s going to be epic! Stay tuned for more event details.
Prices
Earlybird Competition ticket (till 12/03/2025)
– £20 Competitor ticket
– £5 Spectator ticket
Competition ticket
– £25 Competitor ticket
– £8 Spectator ticket
Member & staff discounts:
Members have been sent a unique code to claim their discount via email.
Climbing wall staff can also access this discount but must call or pay in person to receive it.
Book now to get the best price!
Booking
Entry for the morning and afternoon qualifications, as well as spectator tickets for the final can be purchased here.
At Font Fest, we’re making every effort to ensure the competition is accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s how we’re tailoring the experience:
Category-Specific Blocs
- Junior and Para categories will feature blocs specifically designed with the needs of those groups in mind.
- All Para category blocs will include downclimbs to the ground for added accessibility.
- Beginner category blocs will be set at a level that allows newer climbers and those new to competitions to enjoy the day while still finding a few challenging blocs (it is a competition, after all!).
New to Competitions?
No Problem, Our open-format qualifying rounds let participants climb in a relaxed, supportive environment, similar to a (very busy) day at the wall. If you’re new to competitions, this is a great way to get involved without feeling intimidated.
Setting team
We’re showcasing exciting blocs on brand-new holds, all crafted by our world-class setting team, which this year includes an equal split of male and female setters. Their creativity and collaboration will ensure top-quality routes across all categories.
The Font boasts an elite route-setting team for Font Fest, crafting world-class boulders for all levels. Meet the setters:
- Zoe Wood – Nationals setter & pro climber!
- Alice Thompson – Head setter at Substation Macclesfield, slab master, all-around badass
- Jake R Mason – Head setter at Hang & Yonder, Bouldering Bobat member, hold connoisseur
- Ian Pollington – A master chef when it comes to cooking up blocs as well as gourmet meals! Join us on the 12th to have a taste
- Matt VC – Font’s Head Setter, ex-Team GB, Ninja Warrior legend
We’re unbelievably psyched to have Evolv back as our headline sponsor for Font Fest this year.
Evolv have been in the game for years and sponsor famous climbers such as Daniel Woods, and Anna Hazlett! Their epic range of shoes are some of the best performing (and looking) shoes in the world.
We look forward to them bringing along their legendary energy to our largest annual community event!
We also are supported by these fantastic local independent brands, adding even more excitement to Font Fest this year:
New Territories Chalk Bags
Beautiful, hand-crafted chalk bags made right here in East London. Stylish, functional, and locally made – perfect for your climbing adventures!
Giri Giri Climbing
Unique climbing clothing and accessories inspired by Japanese climbing culture. Expect creativity and quality in every product. Learn more: Giri Giri Climbing
Bee Kind Climbing
Ethically sourced and environmentally friendly climbing gear, with a mission to protect our planet while supporting the climbing community. Learn more: Bee Kind Climbing