Southern Sendfest

Join the 18th Annual Competition

Go higher in Southern Sendfest, Georgia Southern University’s annual collegiate climbing and bouldering competition hosted by Southern Adventures at the Recreation Activity Center.

Next Competition: Saturday, March 6, 2027

Introducing A Climbing Tradition

Since its debut in 2009, Southern Sendfest has become one of the largest climbing and bouldering competitions in south Georgia. Try out unique problems at the RAC’s Climbing Wall and Bouldering Cave, both modeled from actual rock with distinct lighting, and meet other climbers over free lunch and snacks. All climbers get a swag bag courtesy of our sponsors and an exclusive Southern Sendfest shirt! Top climbers in each division also receive unique prizes.

About Southern Sendfest

Join a day on the rocks at Southern Sendfest. The competition is divided into two heats or runs. Climbers, you can choose your preferred heat when you register online! All climbers must complete the CRI waiver form.

Competition Schedule

Check out the schedule for Southern Sendfest! Climbers are required to attend the pre-climbing meeting for their heat.

Registration: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Heat 1 Pre-Climbing Meeting: 8:45 a.m.
Heat 1 Competition: 9 a.m.
Heat 2 Pre-Climbing Meeting: 12:45 p.m.
Heat 2 Competition: 1 p.m.
Dyno Competition: 4:30 p.m.

Climber Perks

Optional on-site tent camping
Shower facilities during the competition
Free lunch and snacks
Swag bag of samples and freebies from our sponsors
An exclusive t-shirt to commemorate this year’s competition
Post-competition social hangouts

Sendfest Scoring

Southern Sendfest is a single round Repoint Format competition. Earn points by solving as many problems as you can within a time limit. There’s no pressure to move fast! Judges watch and award appropriate scores to ensure fair and safe competition.

2025 Sponsor Shout-Outs

Find Logding

Join Southern Sendfest at the Recreation Activity Center in M.C. Anderson Park. Visit Georgia Southern’s beautiful Statesboro campus and enjoy your stay in the ‘Boro!