Events & Competitions at Depot Sheffield
Here you can find all the details and need-to-knows about upcoming events and competitions here at Depot Sheffield.
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Depot Access Fest 2025
Saturday, 4th of October
Access Fest is a festival to celebrate making climbing more accessible! #MakingEverybodyStrong is our motto, and part of that is to share climbing with as many people as we can, because climbing is a fantastic activity, and the more people we can get involved, the better!
There will be an Open and Paraclimbing Competition with specifically set climbs for each category. Expect a fun-filled centre with stalls promoting and explaining what they are doing for accessibility in climbing, alongside workshops and local vendors.
All the Details
Doors – 09:00
Qualification – 10:00-14:00
Finals – 15:00-17:00
Tickets – £14 (early bird ticket)
Early Bird tickets are inclusive of wall entry.
Tickets will be available on the day for £5 + entry.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Para A | RP3, B3, AL2 (M), AU3 |
| Para B | RP2, B2, AL2 (F), AU2 (M) |
| Para C | RP1, B1, AU2 (F), AL1 (M & F) |
| Open Female | Any climber |
| Open Male | Any climber |
If you are unsure of your classification or have an impairment that does not fit the specified classifications, please speak to a member of staff who can assist you in finding the most suitable category for you to take part in.
Extra Details
Qualifying
The qualifying will be in a scramble format. Climbers can work around the competition area at their own pace, climbing selected boulders for their category that will be marked on both the wall and via the Griptonite app.
Climbers will then self-score their number of attempts required for each climb to generate a score.
Break
In between qualifying and finals, there will be a 60-minute break for everyone to rest and get some food while the finals boulders are prepared and qualifying scores totalled.
Finals
The finals will take place on the competition wall located at the front of the centre, with ample room for spectators. Finalists will prepare out of view of the competition wall before being called up to climb, before attempting 3 seperate boulder problems with a rest period in between.
Once all competitors have tried their boulders, there wil be a brief pause while the scores are counted, ahead of a short prize giving ceremony.
FAQ
Supported by Top Brands
Access Fest is supported by some of climbing’s top and local brands, with some here on the day.
Tenaya – Boot Demo. The Tenaya team will be on hand, hosting the Sheffield leg of their Autumn boot demo tour, with a selection of the best shoes on the market for you to take for a test climb, and offering 20% OFF a purchase on the day.
Dyno Handmade Chalk Bags. Depot Sheffield’s very own Tild will have a stand with their selection of upcycled, handcrafted chalk bags and accessories. Want something more bespoke? Tild can work with commissions, too!
Climb Care Skincare. Founded by GB Paraclimber Steve Harper, Climb Care provide balms that soothe, protect and repair your skin to maximise your sends. Visit their stall on the day to find out more about their work and take a look at their products.
Northern Soles. Providing prizes for our competition winners and raffle entries, Northern Soles is a Sheffield-based climbing resoler. Helping you extend the life of your climbing shoes, resoling is a cheaper way to maximise your climbing without the need to buy a new pair of shoes!
Edlerid. A large contributor to our prize fund for the event, Edelrid have been a leading producer of climbing equipment and ropes for 160 years!
Booking
If you have any questions, you can email [email protected] or call Depot Sheffield on 0114 327 1948
