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When Is It On?
Round 1 - DCU, Dublin - 8th October 2011 (Results)
Round 2 - St Colmans Community College, Midleton, Cork - 12th November 2011
Round 3 - Gravity Climbing Wall, Dublin - 3rd December 2011
Round 4 - Play at Height, Dingle - 28th January 2011
Who is winning?
Overall league results table.
Where Are The Venues?
Where Can We Stay?
Who Can Enter?
Absolutely anyone can enter. You do not have to be a member of a club or have membership of the MCI.
Although the league is conducted over several rounds you can enter an individual event at any stage of the competition.
The competition is perhaps not suitable for complete beginners but certainly novice climbers and the inexperienced are more than welcome. We have climbs ranging from reasonably easy to very hard so we're hoping there is something for everyone.
Junior Competitors
Because of problems with supervision of young children and the difficulty of setting routes for Juniors of various ages as well as adults this year’s IBL is aiming its junior category at the 12-16 year old age group.
HOWEVER if you have a signed parental consent form and an adult to supervise you throughout the competition then you may still enter the junior category. You will need to be aware of the age category the routes have been set for and aware of your safety at the wall."
How Much Does It Cost?
€15 - Full entry fee
€10 - Unwaged/Students/Mountaineering Ireland members
€5 - Juniors (under 16 years of age - born 1st Jan 1995 or later)
What Time Does It Start And Finish?
10am - 5pm - its better if you get there early as the events are very popular and things can get busy from lunchtime onwards
How Does It Work?
There are 15-20 boulder problems set at the venue ranging from reasonably easy to very hard. You get points for climbing each problem in under three attempts, more points if you take the least number of goes. Whoever has the most points at the end of the day is the winner. There are separate competitions for women, men and juniors (under 16 years of age - born 1st Jan 1995 or later).
More information : IBL Competitor Guidelines
How Does The League Work?
Your best three results out of four rounds count toward your league placing. League points are awarded like this 1st = 300pts, 2nd =299, 3rd =298, 4th =297 and so on.
Are There Prizes?
There will be per-round prizes for first, second, third in each category: Male, Female, Junior as well as other prizes e.g. spot prizes etc.
And then of course there will be overall league prizes for first, second, third in each category: Male, Female, Junior based on three best scores out of the five events.
What Happens Afterwards?
We have our prize giving ceremony and we go to the pub and we may have a slideshow or film presentation from a top climber and then we go dancing.....
How Do I Register?
At the competition you need to fill out the following form:
IBL Registration Form
This form will only have to be filled out once. They will remain on file. You will be issued a competition number and that is what you quote at all future events and simply pay the entrance fee.
What's My Number, I've Forgotten?
Registered IBL competitors
Who Sponsors The IBL?
Who Supports The IBL?
You do, by entering or assisting with the competition. 
Also many of the venues that host the competition offer the use of the facilty for free or little cost.
Can I Sponsor The IBL?
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Can I Set Up A Trade Stand At The Competition?
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What Happens To The Money Left Over?
We carry a small float towards the next years competitions and dispose of the surplus by making donations back to the clubs that help us run the events in their locations.
Where Can I Get A Poster?
IBL Poster
Who Organises The Competition?
- Nicole Mullen (chief)
- Jonathan Mullen
- Matt Davis
- Angela Carlin
- Ricky Young
- Jane Gallwey
- Eamon O'Riain
- Michael Duffy
To contact the IBL organisers please email
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Can I Volunteer To Set The Problems?
Yes please.
IBL Routesetter Guidelines
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Can I Volunteer To Help Out?
Yes please. The whole crew work for the IBL on a voluntary basis. You can volunteer to be a routesetter and we give you a small amount to compensate for having to take time off work, college etc. to set the wall on the day before the competition.
We also need help on the organisation behind the scenes. There is a different committee every year so the people who step down need to be replaced and we're very grateful for all offers.
Of course at any event we always need help with registration, counting up score cards at the end and cleaning up and lot of other wee jobs.
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Is there a Constitution For the IBL?
IBL Constitution
Round 1 - DCU, Dublin - 31st October 2009 (Results)
Round 2 - Play at Height, Dingle - 21st November 2009 (Results)
Round 3 - NUI, Galway - 5th December 2009 (Results)
Round 4 - St Colmans Community College, Midleton, Cork - 16th 23rd January 2010 (Results) : Event postponed till Jan 23rd due to weather & road conditions
Round 5 - Tollymore Mountain Centre, Co. Down- 13th February 2010 (Results)
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