Community Climbing Competition

The Crush Cup 2025

November 29th, 2025

Join us for a full day of climbing, community, and celebration. We’ll be resetting the entire wall, hosting open climbs and a friendly comp from noon to 5pm, then crowning our finalists and champions in the evening. All levels welcome — climb, compete, or just come cheer!

 
 
 
About

Location & Day Schedule

Find Us

The Climber’s Crush • 1580 20th St. E, Owen Sound, Ontario (behind the Heritage Place Mall, a few units down from Benjamin Moore).

  • Free parking • Bike-friendly • Accessible washrooms
  • Bar & snacks available all day
  • Friends, family and community encouraged to watch finals

Event Day - November 29th, 2025

  • 12:00–5:00 PM — Open Qualifiers (all levels welcome)
  • Self-scored scorecards; submit by 5:00 PM
  • ~5:15 PM — Finalists announced (8 Adults, 4 Youth)
  • Final problems added to the wall
  • 7:00 PM — Finals begin
  • 8:30 PM — Winners announced; Open climbing and time to celebrate after
Competition

Format at a Glance

Open Qualifiers

Climb freely from 12–5 PM on a fully reset wall. Try as many problems as you like. Mark sends on your scorecard—honour system. Open to all, regardless of climbing experience.

Finalists

Top scores advance: 8 Adults + 4 Youth. We’ll set and unveil brand-new finals problems.

Showtime Finals

Finalists each get a set amount of time per problem. Highest tops/zone points win.

Rental shoes available. New to comps? Staff can walk you through how scoring works.

Prizes

Podiums, Draws & Goodies

Adult Division

$250 Gift Card to Suntrail

2nd and 3rd Place Prize Packs

Youth Division

Top 3 podium with swag + surprise goodies.

Beginner Divisions

We will announce winners from each of our broader categories at the end of the qualifiers.

Thanks to our Sponsors

Ready to Climb?

Secure your spot now. Registration includes day pass access, jam-style qualifiers, and entry to finals if you make the cut.

Adult Registration Youth Registration
Details

FAQ

Do I need experience to enter?

Nope! Qualifiers are for all levels. Climb at your grade; try hard and have fun.

How does scoring work?

Mark your sends on your card (honour system). Top scores advance to finals.

What should I bring?

Comfortable athletic clothing. Climbing shoes (rentals available), chalk if you use it, and a water bottle.

Is there food & drink?

Yes—bar & snacks on site all day. You can also pop out between attempts.