The National Universities Lead and Speed Climbing Championships (NULSCC) event on Saturday 17^th February is set to showcase some of the best UK climbing talent.

Over 100 athletes from universities across the country will be taking part using the state-of-the-art climbing facilities at Warwick Sport and Wellness Hub, with the final rounds free to watch for public spectators.

NULSCC is organised by University of Warwick alumni Elliot Payne and Laure Renault as well as current student Jamie Parkin and will be supported by volunteers from Warwick University Climbing Club.

The final rounds are open to the public from 16:45 on Saturday 17^th February. Attendees can expect a day filled with competition and community spirit, spectating is free with donations welcome to the event’s partner charity, Climbers Against Cancer.


Helan Alexander from Climbers Against Cancer said: “All the donations that people give to us go into one pot, which then allows us to make sizeable grants to cancer research centres around the world. Working with events such as NULSCC is not only about the immediate result of the monies raised but also about keeping the Climbers Against Cancer name in people’s awareness. The younger generation, such as university students, are our next vital team of volunteers, ambassadors, and sponsors themselves. Collaborations such as this are extremely important for the continuation of CAC."

Last year’s event featured a strong and international field of elite level athletes, as well as up-and-coming athletes. Notable athletes included Warwick student Joshua Bruyns (who has qualified to represent South Africa at the 2024 Paris Olympics), Matthew Fall (Team GB), Pippa Watkin (ex GB development team) and Galo Hernandez (competed in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games and current Warwick Sport Climbing Coach).

NULSCC Founder and Warwick alumni Elliot Payne said: “It is so rewarding to deliver an event that simultaneously attracts the most talented athletes in the UK and a huge spread of up-and-coming athletes. I am grateful to all our athletes, sponsors, contributors, volunteers and my fellow organisers. I truly believe that what we have achieved as a community is something that we can all celebrate, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.”


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Spectator information
The finals of the National Universities Lead and Speed Climbing Championships are open to public spectators. Spectators should arrive at Warwick Sport and Wellness Hub at 16:45 for a 17:00 start on Saturday 17th February 2024.
Spectating is free however spectators will be offered the opportunity to make a voluntary donation to the partner charity, Climbers Against Cancer (donations by cash or card). Spectator space is standing room only, please get in touch with the NULSCC team if you have a disability and require a seat.

Please fill in the expression of interest form to guarantee a place. There is no need to book in advance however additional spectators may be turned away if the venue reaches capacity.
Spectators are not permitted to use the wall for personal climbing.

Media Contact
University of Warwick Press Office contact:
Kat Beauchamp, Communications Officer
Phone: 07880175408
Email: Katherine.beauchamp@warwick.ac.uk