Judging

As climbing grows, so does the need for fair, consistent, and confident judges. Whether you’re a climber, a parent, or just curious, judging is a great way to get involved and give back to the sport.

You don’t need to be an expert to start—we’ll show you the ropes.

We run Lead & Boulder judging courses every year (usually March–May), led by experienced IFSC-certified officials—including Olympic Judge Nelson Lam.

You don’t need to commit to judging to attend. It’s a great way to:

• Learn the rules

• Understand scoring

• Support your climbing kids
  
  

We also have recorded sessions for those who can’t attend in person. Email judgetrainingaccs@gmail.com for access.

• Piki – the electronic scoring tool used across New Zealand competitions (not used internationally)

• ClimbAlong – new international-standard scoring platform introduced in NZ in 2024

• IFSC Rulebook – updated annually, governs official climbing competitions worldwide