Pro Climbing League — Qualifier (The Font)

Qualifying round of the Pro Climbing League hosted at The Font Wandsworth (Font Wandsworth 2.0). One-day event with both the qualifier and the qualifier finals happening on the same day — the event also marked the opening of The Font Wandsworth 2.0.

Format & schedule:

• 40 boulders — best 20 count — one qualifying round
• Qualifier session: 12:30–15:30
• Qualifier finals (top 6 men & top 6 women): 17:30–20:30

Prizes & progression (Open category):

• 1 male + 1 female qualify for the PCL Seed Round (27 Feb 2026) and the PCL Arena Finals (28 Feb 2026) at Magazine London.
• Prize money: £1,000 (1st), £700 (2nd), £300 (3rd).

Amateur category:

• Amateur entrants were entered into a raffle for 4 spectator tickets to the PCL Arena Finals (28 Feb 2026).

Event winners (podium):

• Men: 1st — Max Milne; 2nd — Dayan Akhtar; 3rd — Luca Martins
• Women: 1st — Jenny Buckley; 2nd — Zoë Peetermans; 3rd — Lucy Garlick

Notes:

• Recommended ability: ~V3+
• Expect stalls, food, drinks and music. Bookings were via the gym / organiser.