Young Climbers
they think. It also gives you a chance to
witness other, better, climbers and learn
from them.
But still, despite the vast amount
of opportunities, skills benefits from competitive climbing, they can still seem very
daunting. “I find climbing competitions
very daunting. Because of the nature
of the sport: the skill combined with the
level-headedness, a lot can go wrong on
the day and nerves can really affect your
performance.” In competitions nerves
are always going to be a huge factor.
While some get a ‘buzz’ from the whole
experience, others become a nervous
wreck. However, this is perfectly normal.
This is why it’s important to try a range
of competitions, as each one differs, and
always think of them as opportunities
to meet people and have fun, rather
than a nerve racking torture. Anything
can always become automatically more
enjoyable when you do it with friends, so
joining any clubs or squads at your local
climbing gym is always a good idea to
meet new people. And after all, climbing
should always be fun, and it’s important
not to take competitions too seriously.
Evie says: “I think people shouldn’t take
climbing competitions too seriously because the main thing in any competition
is to have FUN. However, they should
not be taken too lightly as they are good
learning opportunities. I think the l