Pretoria Events

Your shoulders take a beating on the wall. This is how you protect them. 🧗

Pressing for Shoulder Stability with coach @mehnert.engelbrecht – learn the key pressing movements that keep you climbing strong and injury-free.

📅 9 June | 18:00 – 20:00
That's a wrap on the 2026 La Sportiva Lead League and the final scores are in! 🥳

A huge thank you to everyone who clipped, projected, and pushed their limits to make it one to remember 🙌

Massive congrats to our category winners and podium finishers! If you placed in the top three in your category, your prizes will be ready for collection from the gear shop from Tuesday 2 June from 5pm 🎁

Just a reminder: rankings are based on your top 3 round scores, and you needed to have competed in at least 3 out of 4 rounds to qualify for the leaderboard and prizes🏅

PLUS, everyone who competed in all 4 rounds will go into a lucky draw for a pair of La Sportiva climbing shoes – keep your eyes on our socials tomorrow for the winner 🏆
And just like that, the 2026 La Sportiva Lead League has officially come to an end! 🥳

A massive shoutout to everyone who took part, and to our amazing route-setting team for keeping us on our toes 🔥

Round 4 scores are officially up! We’ll be releasing the final results on Wednesday, followed by the lucky draw for a brand-new pair of La Sportiva climbing shoes on Thursday, so stay tuned! 👀

Just a heads-up: you must have participated in at least 3 rounds to qualify for prizes, podium spots, and the final leaderboard 🏆

Notice a missing submission or have a question? Shoot us an email at marketing@cityrock.co.za with your name, branch, and category before 11 PM on Monday night 👌
Embrace the darkness and get ready for an evening of climbing under the stars (sort of) ✨

Date: Wednesday 10 June
Time: Sunset – 22:00
Cost: Free for members | Regular day pass for non-members

Grab your headlamp, and climb the night away 🌙 

PLUS stand a chance to WIN some lekker prizes, including awards for the best-dressed and best-lit climbers 💡

This is one night you don’t want to miss 👀

Please note: All climbers must have a light source on them while climbing (or pointed at them if bouldering).
The final week of the 2026 La Sportiva Lead League is here!

Check out how you did in Round 3 and get ready to give this last round everything you’ve got from 5pm today 💪

Remember, you need to compete in at least three rounds to make it onto the final leaderboard and be in the running for podium spots and prizes 🎁

Remember, if you submit your scores in all 4 rounds, you will be entered into the LUCKY DRAW for a pair of La Sportiva climbing shoes 🥾

If you have any queries, please email marketing@cityrock.co.za 💌

Monthly Events at CityROCK Pretoria.

Bring A Buddy CityROCK Pretoria

Bring a Buddy

Are you a CityROCK member and know someone who’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, we’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 💪

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

Half Price Student Day CityROCK Pretoria

Half-Price Student Day

Pretoria
Every Friday –  Half price student day passes

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

Come on down to climb more, for less 😉

*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-okay👌

Pretoria
Upcoming Events:

June – July

Pressing for Shoulder Stability: 9 June

No Lights Climbing: 10 June

Deadlift for Body Tension: 23 June

Flow & Jump: 7 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.

🗓 26 May – Lower Back & Core
🗓 9 June – Pressing for Shoulder Stability
🗓 23 June – Deadlift for Body Tension
🗓 7 July – Flow & Jump

⏰ 18:00 – 20:00
📍 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.

nlc june 2026

Embrace the darkness and get ready for an evening of climbing under the stars (sort of) ✨

Date: Wednesday 10 June
Time: Sunset – 22:00
Cost: Free for members | Regular day pass for non-members

Grab your headlamp and climb the night away – and stand a chance to win prizes courtesy of Petzl South Africa, who are sponsoring headlamps across all CityROCK branches! Prizes go to the most creatively dressed and best-lit climbers, so get imaginative with your kit.

Speaking of headlamps, we have a 15% off all Petzl headlamps from 7-10 June, plus a special deal on the Petzl Actik 450 (Red) for only R395 – grab one before the night is out!

T’s & C’s: the R395 special price is for the Red Petzl Actik 450 only. No further discounts apply and no refunds or returns. In-store only at CityROCK Gear Shop.

Please note that all climbers need a headlamp while climbing. Boulderers need to have a light source pointed at them when climbing – no exceptions.

See you in the dark! 🧗


kettlebell classes small

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

Led by fitness & climbing fanatics Mehnert Engelbrecht and Selmé 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 we’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!