Welcome to the South African National Climbing Federation (SANCF)

The SANCF is the official representative of the continent of Africa recognised by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC). The IFSC is recognised by the I.O.C and South AFrica has had one male and one female climber at the Youth Olympic Games in Beunos Airles. In 2020 climbing will be represented as a sport at the Olympic Games. 

The SANCF is represented across five of the nine provinces and in-roads have been made into the other provinces so as to “spread the word”. It is administered by elected sport administrators and a dedicated group of Volunteers who, together with the various Climbing Gym owners, tertiary educators and school sports masters and committed climbers, are paving the way for introducing the required IFSC rules and regulations developing more and more competitions. It is a duly constituted body, is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) and is a member of SASCOC.

In the past, a number of hard working climbers and Volunteers in South Africa have worked towards providing the SA climbing community with the opportunities associated with competition sport climbing in a fair and equitable manner. Indoor events such as the SANCF and Provincial Member Regional and National Events regularly take place and as a result of these competitions, the standards have “climbed” steadily. The Regional leagues have been well contested and the numbers of participating climbers have increased across all categories. 

There are many outdoor competitions available to the SA climbers such as the Roc Rally in Boven, Montagu Rock Rally, The Rory, etc. for the indoor sport climber to compete outdoors.

Finally, the SANCF is committed to attracting commercial partners and sponsors so as to develop the sport throughout South Africa with a specific development plan being created to ensure that where possible, all areas and communities are introduced to the fantastic sport.

Join the SANCF and be a part of the future of South African Indoor Sport Climbing.