We dream of the Philippines' first Climbing Olympian.

Filipino climbers have competed at the Asian and World Cup level since the late 90s. YWF exists to build the youth base that gets us there.

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The Dream

Filipino climbers have joined Asian-level events since 1998 and World Cups since 2001, with a SEA Games gold in 2011 and bronze in 2025. Since sport climbing's Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020, interest has surged. YWF targets climbers as young as 6 to 8 to build that base.

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Milestones

Ran for 8 seasons (2012 to 2019), relaunched in 2025. 8 facility partners across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Over 100 climbers and 100 crew/volunteers in 2025. Affiliated with the TNF Cup, Japan's longest-running bouldering competition.

Pathway to National Team

YWF Series

Discover. Develop. Compete.

A starting point for young climbers to discover competitive climbing, build their skills, and gain experience through friendly competition. Each event is an opportunity to challenge themselves, learn from others, and grow as athletes.

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National Qualifiers

Challenge. Perform. Qualify.

Take on a higher level of competition and demonstrate your abilities against the country's strongest climbers. Through the applicable selection process, athletes have the opportunity to earn a place in national-level development or team pathways.

National Team

Train. Prepare. Represent.

Earn selection to the Philippine national team and take your climbing to the next level. Refine your technique, strengthen your competition mindset, and prepare to compete against top athletes from other countries.

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International Representation

Rise. Compete. Make History.

Take the Philippine flag to the international stage. Represent the country in eligible international competitions, gain experience against world-class opponents, and inspire the next generation of Filipino climbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the competition categories?

There will be 6 categories based on age:

Category	Grouping	Age range	Year of birth
U9	Mixed gender	8 years old and below	2018 or later
U11	Mixed gender	9 to 10 years old	2016 to 2017
U13	Girls / boys	11 to 12 years old	2014 to 2015
U15	Girls / boys	13 to 14 years old	2012 to 2013
U17	Girls / boys	15 to 16 years old	2010 to 2011
U19	Girls / boys	17 to 18 years old	2008 to 2009

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What is the competition format?

For most of the legs, YWF 2026 will follow the Session Format. In this format, climbers have a limited time to climb a set number of routes or problems, of varying difficulties. Each zone and top earns them points. Attempts will also be counted and considered in breaking possible ties.

In a Session Format, there will be:

No isolation. Routes are free for viewing by all participants, even prior to their round. While their round is on-going, they are also free to observe, learn, strategize with, and cheer fellow climbers.
Multiple attempts allowed per route. If climbers fall during their attempt, they may queue up and try again, as long as their round is ongoing.
No time limit on each attempt.

Can family and friends watch the event live?

Seating for audience members will depend on the facilities’ capacity and restrictions, but we will try our best to allocate space for at least 1-2 guardians per participant to watch. Final guidelines on live viewing will be announced at least one week before each event.

Will there be an overall winner?

Yes! Every time you join an event you can earn points that correspond with your ranking. For example, 1st placer gets 1,000 points, 2nd placer gets 805 points, and so on.

At the end of the season, the participants of each category who accumulate the most points will be deemed the Season Champion of their category.

Do I need to sign any waiver before the event?

Upon registration, you are asked to acknowledge the Participant Agreement, Consent, Waiver, Release & Registration Terms. This serves as the waiver or release form for the competition season. You may review the document here.

Facility partners may request participants to sign a separate Waiver/Release Form. Participants will be informed about these additional forms separately, as required by the facility partner.