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BLOCK Party VII
August 29th
Get ready for Climb Time’s biggest community event of the year! BLOC PARTY VII brings Cincinnati’s climbing community together for a full day of competition, food, beer, prizes, raffles, and good times. With $10K+ in cash and prizes, including $1,000 cash for each Open champion, division prizes, and a massive raffle featuring climbing gear and a $1,000 Scenic Cabin Rental gift certificate for Red River Gorge, there’s something for everyone. No experience is required—come compete, cheer on the climbers, or simply hang out and celebrate the community. ANYONE CAN BUY RAFFLE TIX. MUST BE PRESENT TO COLLECT THE PRIZES AT RAFFLE TIME.
REGISTRATION $65, including day-of registration. Save $10 and skip the lines by registering online early. Can register also day of comp but will lengthen check-in times.
SCHEDULE:
10 AM - 1 PM
Open Qualifiers + Recreational Divisions
12 PM - 3 PM
Intermediate + Advanced + Silver Fox
1 PM
Downstairs comp boulders stripped
2 PM
Open Finals (the other divisions do not have a finals) Raffle + awards immediately following.
12 PM - 5 PM Food + beer
COMPETITORS: Arrive at least 45 minutes early for check-in and scorecards.
WAIVERS REQUIRED: Everyone entering the gym, competitors AND spectators, must have a 2026 waiver on file. Please complete it online BEFORE arriving.
SPECTATORS: Overflow parking at Crossroads Church. Please carpool!
Wall closures at Oakley during comp week. All Oakley membership holders are welcome to climb at Climb Time Blue Ash for free August 25th - 29th. On August 29th, our Blue Ash gym will be open 12 - 6 PM.
2025 BLOC Party Highlight
Another amazing block party competition! Thank you to everyone who joined us — from the competitors and supporters to those who helped raise money for the coalition. Big thanks to the setting team, staff, and volunteers, and congrats to all the climbers! Special thanks to RRGCC, REI, Red Bull, Nourish, Power Company Climbing, So iLL, Crux Power, SCARPA NA, Evolv, La Sportiva, Butora, Friction Labs, Escape Climbing, and Rhinegeist for their generous donations and ongoing support of our gym and community. We’re excited to make this event even bigger and better in the years to come.