2026 Youth National Championships

When: 14-17 May

Where: Climbing Jungle, Ballina, NSW

With this now confirmed, Special Considerations for the WA Youth Lead and Boulder Teams are officially open. Click the button below to submit an application for special consideration to the teams (if you have not already received an automatic selection invitation).

Deadline for applications is Friday, 20 March.

Special Considerations Form

Four categories are invited to Nationals this year:
• U15
• U17
• U19
• Youth Lead Para

We understand that a separate event will be organised for the U13 category, with details expected to be released soon.

Everyone is encouraged to apply!

More info and travel tips

Meet Our State Coaches

WA Coach - chris foster

Chris is looking forward to taking over the role of State Coach supporting our climbing athletes’ progress.

As a first class honours graduate physio, Chris has been treating human bodies of all ages for many years. He has been climbing his entire adult life, really falling in love with indoor and outdoor climbing a decade ago and has since merged this with his passion for physiotherapy, opening Climbit Physio and sharing his experience and knowledge with others. An active, outdoor adventurer and natural problem solver he is helping to raise another generation of climbers (and adventurers) and loves to extend this guidance and support to the community.

wa assistant coach - shaun minnaar

Shaun has been an avid indoor and outdoor climber (and loving it) for years, competing in multiple National Championships himself and now wants to help others follow their passion and achieve their goals. He is looking forward to working closely with Chris and the WA Climbing Team as the new assistant coach.

Hosting WA State Titles in 2026 and 2027

To all our amazing WA gyms:

As we look forward to the new year, SCWA are keen to gather expressions of interest to host the WA Youth Boulder, Open boulder and/or Joint Lead State Titles in 2026 and 2027.

For more information, go to: SCWA State Titles 2026 and 2027 EOIs

To apply to host an event, go to: Gym EOI 2026 and 2027 state titles

We would love to hear back from you as we journey together to create a strong climbing community and pathways for our fabulous Perth climbers. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.