Pretoria Events

Weโ€™re officially at the midpoint of the 2026 La Sportiva Winter Boulder Series and we hope youโ€™ve been having a blast and are psyched for the second half ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Round two scores are live! Check out your how you did and get ready to crush Round 3 starting today at 5pm sharp ๐Ÿ’ช

Quick reminder: you need to climb in at least three rounds to qualify for the final leaderboard and be in the running for prizes and podiums ๐ŸŽ

Catch the latest leaderboards on our websitesite at cityrock.co.za/la-sportiva-winter-boulder-series-2026/ ๐Ÿ†

Got any questions? Drop us a mail at marketing@cityrock.co.za ๐Ÿ’Œ
Round 1 of the La Sportiva Winter Boulder Series (affectionately named LSWBS, A.K.A, lis-wibs) is finish & klaar, and we canโ€™t wait for you to see what our setters have conjured up for this week ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Check out how you fared in last weekโ€™s scores, and bring your A game to the gym today at 5pm to strut your stuff in round 2!

You can find the scorecard link in our Instagram bio & Facebook event โ€“ remember that you need to compete in at least 3 rounds to qualify for prizes ๐Ÿ†

Enjoy!
Looking for your next pair of sending shoes? Swing by the gym and test-drive La Sportivaโ€™s most popular climbing shoes during round 4 of the Winter Boulder Series, itโ€™s FREE ๐Ÿ˜

Dates: Tuesday 28 & Thursday 30 July
Time: 18:00 โ€“ 20:00
Cost: Free for members, regular day pass rates for non-members

Along with sampling some fan-favourite models on the wall, youโ€™ll also have the opportunity to chat with La Sportivaโ€™s expert crushers and get answers to all your burning climbing shoe questions ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Pull through and find your perfect fit ๐Ÿค˜
The 2026 La Sportiva Winter Boulder Series kicks off TODAY at 17:00! โฐ

Warm up those fingers and bring the psych, round one drops tonight and itโ€™s ready for you to crush.

Your Winter Boulder Series climbing session can be as long (or short) as you like, as long as it all happens in a single day.

Log your scores in the Pebble Climbing app and submit them by midnight on Sunday each week for a shot at some lekker prizes ๐ŸŽ

Check out our Youtube channel if you need help logging your scores on the Pebble App๐Ÿ“ฑ

Youโ€™ll need to compete in at least 3 rounds to qualify for podiums and prizes.

PLUS โ€“ climb in all 4 rounds and youโ€™ll be entered into a lucky draw to WIN a pair of La Sportiva climbing shoes ๐Ÿฅพ

Check the most up to date scores here: tinyurl.com/LSWBS26Scores

Keep an eye on our socials for updates, chat to us in the gym if youโ€™ve got questions, and get ready to SMASH IT!

See you on the mats! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Note: Final scores are calculated from your top three rounds.

To be eligible for prizes and podiums, you must compete in and submit scores for at least three rounds.

Only climbers who complete all four rounds will qualify for the La Sportiva shoe lucky draw.

Please submit scores from the same device and account you used to register โ€“ scoring from a different account creates a duplicate profile, which we unfortunately canโ€™t fix.
Climbing is as much about movement quality as it is about raw strength. Join @mehnert.engelbrecht for a workshop exploring dynamic movement through flow routines and an introducing you to common plyometric practices, developing coordination, timing, and explosive power that make movement on the wall feel effortless. 

๐Ÿ“… 7 July | 18:00 โ€“ 20:00
๐Ÿ’ช Ability to jump without pain

Book at the link in our bio (CityROCK PTA events)
Win yourself a brand new pair of La Sportiva climbing shoes! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Compete in all 4 rounds of the La Sportiva Winter Boulder Series (at the same gym), submit your scores on the Pebble app every week, no need to podium or crush every problem; and you'll be automatically entered into a lucky draw to win a brand new pair of La Sportiva shoes! ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธ
Winter is here, and what better way to stay warm than crushing some problems with the La Sportiva Winter Boulder Series 2026 โ„๏ธ

Round 1: 6 โ€“ 12 July
Round 2: 13 โ€“ 19 July
Round 3: 20 โ€“ 26 July
Round 4: 27 July โ€“ 2 August

There will be 15 new boulder problems to tackle each week. Each round runs from 17:00 on Monday until closing on Sunday. Climb your heart out, log your scores on the Pebble app, and submit them by midnight every Sunday! ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Note: It doesnโ€™t matter how long your sending session is, but it cannot stretch over more than one day! ๐Ÿ’ช

Juniors climbers (ages 5โ€“12) are welcome to compete before 17:00 on weekdays and all day Friday โ€“ Sunday, with an adult supervising within armโ€™s reach.

Epic prizes are up for grabs with the top competitors in each category earning themselves some amazing goodies and vouchers. Be sure to compete in at least three rounds to qualify for prizes ๐Ÿ†

Keep an eye on our social media for rules, scorecards, and all competition details! ๐Ÿ”Ž

PLUS: Submit your scores on the Pebble app for all four rounds, and you could walk away with a brand new pair of La Sportiva climbing shoes! ๐Ÿ˜

Monthly Events at CityROCK Pretoria.

Bring A Buddy CityROCK Pretoria

Bring a Buddy

Are you a CityROCK member and know someone whoโ€™s chalk and callus free?
Each member can bring 1 non-member for FREE on the first Wednesday of every month. Gear rental excluded.

CityROCK Pretoria Technique Course

Technique Course

Looking to polish up your climbing performance and gain confidence on the walls? Sign yourself up for a 1-hour CityROCK Technique Course! 

When: By request, book by emailing [email protected]
Where: CityROCK bouldering section
Cost: R250 per person (includes gear & climbing for the day)

Along with covering the essentials of proper climbing technique, weโ€™ll also go over safe falling and spotting, hold identification and use, warming up, cooling down, and more tips & tricks that will make you a stronger, safer sender ๐Ÿ’ช

Please note that course participants must be 13 years or older.

Half Price Student Day CityROCK Pretoria

Half-Price Student Day

Pretoria
Every Friday โ€“  Half price student day passes

Our half-price Student Days are getting even better with FREE gear rental! You read that right โ€“ all students who show us proof of studies* can get 50% off the day pass AND not have to pay for gear rental ๐ŸŽ

Come on down to climb more, for less ๐Ÿ˜‰

*Please note that student cards are not accepted as valid proof of studies; please bring along an official registration letter from your institution. Registration emails, screenshots and photocopies are all a-okay๐Ÿ‘Œ

Pretoria
Upcoming Events:

July

Flow & Jump: 7 July

La Sportiva Winter Boulder Series: 6 July – 2 August

La Sportiva Demo Days: 28 & 30 July


mehnert engelbrecht may july 2026 workshops

The Climbing Conditioning Workshop Series continues with 4 more sessions led by Mehnert Engelbrecht at CityROCK Pretoria.

Each session focuses on key exercises that support better climbing through antagonist strength, improved technique, and injury prevention.

๐Ÿ—“ 26 May โ€“ Lower Back & Core
๐Ÿ—“ 9 June – Pressing for Shoulder Stability

๐Ÿ—“ 23 June – Deadlift for Body Tension
๐Ÿ—“ 7 July – Flow & Jump

โฐ 18:00 โ€“ 20:00
๐Ÿ“ CityROCK Pretoria

Perfect for climbers who want to build strength, improve technique, and keep their bodies healthy for the long haul.

Book at the links above and keep an eye on our social media for the next set of workshops.


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Winter is here, and what better way to stay warm than crushing some problems with the La Sportiva Winter Boulder Series 2026 โ„๏ธ

Round 1: 6 โ€“ 12 July
Round 2: 13 โ€“ 19 July
Round 3: 20 โ€“ 26 July
Round 4: 27 July โ€“ 2 August

There will be 15 new boulder problems to tackle each week. Each round runs from 17:00 on Monday until closing on Sunday. Climb your heart out, log your scores on the Pebble app, and submit them by midnight every Sunday! ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Note: It doesnโ€™t matter how long your sending session is, but it cannot stretch over more than one day! ๐Ÿ’ช

Juniors climbers (ages 5โ€“12) are welcome to compete before 17:00 on weekdays and all day Friday โ€“ Sunday, with an adult supervising within armโ€™s reach.

Epic prizes are up for grabs with the top competitors in each category earning themselves some amazing goodies and vouchers. Be sure to compete in at least three rounds to qualify for prizes ๐Ÿ†

Keep an eye on our social media for rules, scorecards, and all competition details! ๐Ÿ”Ž

PLUS: Submit your scores on the Pebble app for all four rounds, and you could walk away with a brand new pair of La Sportiva climbing shoes! ๐Ÿ˜

pta la sportiva demo days 2026

Looking for your next pair of sending shoes? Swing by the gym and test-drive La Sportivaโ€™s most popular climbing shoes during round 4 of the Winter Boulder Series, itโ€™s FREE ๐Ÿ˜

Dates: Tuesday 28 & Thursday 30 July
Time: 18:00 โ€“ 20:00
Cost: Free for members, regular day pass rates for non-members

Along with sampling some fan-favourite models on the wall, youโ€™ll also have the opportunity to chat with La Sportivaโ€™s expert crushers and get answers to all your burning climbing shoe questions ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Pull through and find your perfect fit ๐Ÿค˜


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When: Wednesday evenings
Times: 17:30โ€“18:30 and 18:30โ€“19:30
Where: Hangboard station
Cost: Free for members, regular day pass for non-members

Led by fitness & climbing fanatics Mehnert Engelbrecht and Selmรฉ Beetge, these sessions will get you moving, grooving and sweating your way to a healthy body and mind as you learn new exercises and how to incorporate them into your training.

All fitness, skill and experience levels are welcome, and weโ€™d love to see you there!

Spaces are limited, so make sure to secure your spot by joining the Kettlebell Class WhatsApp group at the link below, and get ready to feel the burn!