Lead Regional Benchmarking Event

17th June 2023- Benchmarking event

Part A – Invite only
Part B – Open to all including home coaches

Part A

Venue: The Foundry Climbing Centre, Sheffield

Time 9.00-13.00

This is an invitation only event for those eligible to be selected for the 2023 England Regional Squad. Any English, Welsh or Northern Irish athlete who achieves a top 10 placing at the National Scottish Lead Championships will receive an automatic invitation to the Benchmarking event. Some athletes may be eligible for an invitation due to exceptional circumstances.  Please see the GB Climbing 2023 England Regional Benchmarking strategy document for more information. Put web page link in?

For more information about the England Regional Squad follow the link here. Please note, athlete’s that may be invited to join the England Regional squad following this event will be eligible for the remaining 3 training sessions of 2023 (The squad fee will be adjusted accordingly). This selection process will only be for the 2023 squad, details of selection to the 2024 squad will be coming soon.

Benchmarking performance standards and coach observations will be used in conjunction to determine if an athlete meets the benchmarking criteria. The routes will be at a National competition finals standard i.e. the Welsh Lead Cup. The benchmarking standards will be communicated to the athletes in advance of the event.

This event is seen as a development opportunity for athletes and if athletes are not invited to join the Regional Squad they will receive feedback on how they can bridge the gap between where they are now and where potential developmental opportunities lie.

Part B

Venue: The Foundry Climbing Centre, Sheffield

Time: 13.00-17.00

Home Coaches working session and athlete training session.

This will be a chance for coaches to join a working session where athletes will be able to climb the routes set in the morning session and coaches can work with the athletes and each other.  Home Coaches will also have a chance to discuss the current England programme with the GB England Regional coaches along with the England Talent Pathway Manager and Gb Climbing Pathway Manger for Talent and Performance

This event is free for home coaches to attend but please register in advance (Link) and sign any relevant waivers. Athletes who wish to join this session but who are not already invited to the morning session may also register below.  They will be expected to pay the standard wall fee on entry to the facility