Success for OBHS at NIBS Climbing Competition

By Alastair Campbell | Posted: Friday May 16, 2025

This past weekend saw the first round of the National Indoor Bouldering Series held at our hometown, Resistance Climbing Gym.

We had 12 boys and 2 members of staff taking part in the various age divisions. Our results were very good, with many boys participating in their first-ever competition.

Under 15 Male: Hunter Swete, Josh Grindlay, and Alex Thurlow.

U17 Male: Flynn Richards (runner-up).

Also, Rowan Hamilton, Tyler Smith, Henry Hodgson, and Sam Hobbs.

U19 Male: Luca Verheul, Talvin Williamson, Hamish Grindlay, Harry Reger, and Max Cutfield.

Additionally, many others surprised themselves with how well they did. They are already talking about how they can improve for the next competition.

A big thank you to the organisers, setters, judges, and supportive parents for making this a wonderful competition for all our boys. Next up is the Christchurch round in a month, with a small group planning to compete.