*BONEYARD BOULDER CUP 9 !*

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
We’re Back AGAIN!
The friendliest climbing competition is here once more!

COMPETE

2025 COMPETITOR REGISTRATION

See below for the different competition categories and schedule.

This event is a fun, community climbing competition. Our mission each and every year is to provide a great experience for our members and locals of all skill levels. If you are coming from out of town we want to warmly welcome you. All comp questions can be directed to Staff@urbanaboulders.com

NOTE: Participation is capped at 175 competitors. Early registration is encouraged to secure a spot. BBC has SOLD OUT the past 6 Years. Sign up early.

Individual Social and Competitive Divisions

Men’s/Women’s Recreational Intermediate Advanced and Open Divisions

Recreational – V1-V3
Intermediate – V3-V5
Advanced – V5-V7
Open – V7+

StoneMasters - Ages 40 and up

For a Social and/or Competitive individual this is the category for you! Whether you’ve come for funzies or want to test yourself against the rest. Scored by your top climbs in the 2.5 hour period.

BONEMASTERs

Total points division. Climb as many problems as possible.

Men/Women

Want to get a taste of everything? Become this years Bonemaster for all the bragging rights.

team

(New in 2025) Teams of 4. Must all sign up at once. Are you extra Social? Take tour team and score your top climbs together.

*All categories and divisions subject to change.

** You sign up for your division only on event day.

*** Your division should be selected day of based on your “general session maximum” at Urbana Boulders. If you need help selecting an appropriate category, that assistance will be available on competition day. Don’t over think it. If you’re climbing way above the your selected division, you’ll be bumped up a division. We hope your satisfaction comes by challenging yourself and friends and our hope is to make it engaging for everyone.

**** Competitors can only compete in ONE event Category (Social and Competitive Individual, Bonemasters, or Team)

We will be splitting the competition into multiple sessions to decrease congestion.

*All Schedules subject to change without notice

Music By DJ Belly

Youth am session***

Ages 12 and under

8:00 Check-in begins
8:50 Competitor rules meeting
9:00: Start time
11:00 End time

BBC SESSION 1*

10:00 Check-in begins/ warm up
11:15 Competitor rules meeting
11:30: Start time
2:00 End time

More refreshments by Cloud Mountain Kombucha

BBC SESSION 2**

12:30 Check-in begins / warm up
1:45 Competitor rules meeting
2:00 Start time
4:30: End time

4:30 RAFFLE TIME!!!!

FINALS - ADULT intermediate, ADVanced & OPEN

Subject to participation

4:45: Finals Competitor List Announced
5:00: Finals rules meeting
5:15: Finals
7:00: Awards and After Party

ATTEND

Spectator Tickets

LOCATION TBA (probably BB)

2025 Spectators and Viewing

Due to our extremely limited space we are charging $10 for all spectators and guardians. There are just too many people for the event every year and we want to prioritize the competitors and the UB Community. Note that this ticket does not include any competitor perks or T-shirt.

2025 RAFFLE

YOU DON’T HAVE TO CLIMB TO WIN!

OVER $2,000 IN RAFFLE PRIZES

Enter to win tons of awesome climbing, camping, hiking, mountaineering, running, yoga, even slacklining gear! No limit to how many tickets you can buy so up your chances of winning big! Check out our list of gracious sponsors for more info on who all this rad gear is coming from!

A portion of all raffle proceeds go to support Illinois Climbers Association, inspiring action for the protection and enhancement of Illinois climbing resources through advocacy, stewardship, and outreach. Thank you for your generous support!

FINALS viewing - ADULT INTERMEDIATE, ADV, & open

4:40: Finals Competitor List Announced
5:00: Finals rules meeting
5:15: Finals
7:00: Awards

WAIVER

All participants are required to complete a UB/BB Gym waiver prior to the day of the competition. If you have not ever completed a UB/BB waiver, or are unsure, please take a moment to fill one out HERE. If you are under the age of 18, your waiver must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.

BUY YOUR TICKET

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer (Closed, will open soon)

A big thanks to the dozens of volunteers who make the Cup possible! All volunteers receive an official BBC T-shirt, Volunteer roles include judging, festival assistance, scoring, set up, and teardown.