The 2024 edition of the Plywood Masters is almost here, and there's an action-packed weekend ahead!
Qualification begins tomorrow (tickets still available here!), with thirty boulders set using the latest holds and with all abilities in mind.
Semi-finals and finals will feature boulders set by IFSC setter Yann Genoux, GB head setter Max Ayrton, as well as national-level comp setters Dave Barrans and James Garden, and IFSC commentator Matt Groom will be breaking down the action alongside Leah Crane.
On top of all that, there's £4000 prize money on the line for the senior competitors, t-shirts for all competitors, discounted 3rd Rock clothing, a Climbers Against Cancer raffle with prizes from some top climbing brands, an 'Unlevel Edge' finger strength contest, sports massages, pizza on the Sunday from Flying Pig Pizza, and more!
Both the Semi-Final and the Final will be livestreamed, you can watch them live at the bottom of this page.
Schedule:
Qualification
Saturday 2nd March:
08:30 AM: Doors open
09:00 AM: Registration for qualifying session 1 opens
10:00 AM – 01:00 PM: Qualification session 1
01:30 PM: Registration for qualifying session 2 opens
02:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Qualification session 2
Semi-Final & Final
Sunday 3rd March:
08:30 AM: Doors open
09:00AM – 09:30 AM: Isolation for semi-final opens-closes:
11:00 AM – 01:10: PM Semi-final
2:30 PM – 03:00 PM: Isolation for Final opens-closes
4:30 PM – 06:30 PM: Final
Semi-Final Livestream
Final Livestream
The Plywood Masters couldn't happen without support from these great sponsors:
La Sportiva, Serious Climbing Distribution, UKC, Epic TV Shop, 360 Cheeta Holds, Rock City, Lattice Training, 3RD Rock, Climbers Against Cancer, Summit Sports Massage, Griptonite, Process Physiotherapy, Tenzing, De Wood Stok, The Climbing Wall Company, Rock+Run, Moon, and Shoe Chalk.
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The excitement is building as the 2024 edition of the Plywood Masters approaches! Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with thrilling competitions, skill demonstrations, and camaraderie among plywood enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the plywood scene, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this year's event. And if you're traveling to Melbourne for the Plywood Masters, don't forget to book your transportation with Melbourne Cabs for reliable and convenient taxi services throughout the city! Stay tuned for updates and highlights from the Plywood Masters weekend!