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acknowledgement of country.
we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional owners of the land we call home at BlocHaus Sydney — we recognise their continuing connection to country & pay respect to Elders past & present, & all First Nations people in our community — sovereignty was never ceded.
events & monthly meet-ups.
TT Tournie 2025 — grand slam edition
23rd & 25th september.
paddle up! our annual table tennis showdown is back & better than ever!
how it works:
- the tournament will be a double-elimination format — each team/competitor getting at least two rounds to prove themselves worthy of the TT trophy!
- your first game decides whether you continue into bracket A or bracket B:
- win your first match & play-off against other first-match winners in bracket A
- lose your first match & play your way back into the running in bracket B
- the last team/competitor standing in brackets A & B face-off for glory in the finals!
sign ups open 12pm friday 01 december.
SHE / THEY / WE BOULDER
wednesdays from 5pm.
- 20% off entry & free shoe hire
- social night to make new friends & share beta
- good tunes & good vibes
SHE/THEY/WE BOULDERS wednesdays is about making space for gender diverse folk & all women, cis & trans inclusive to feel psyched & supported to climb, socialise & find a sense of community in the haus.
simply let our counter know you are here for the event to receive your discounted entry.
student social night.
- $17 entry for concession card holders, uni & vet students
- every friday from 5pm
affinity iniative meet-ups.
climbers of colour social night.
- third monday of every month 6–9pm
- $17 entry & free shoe hire
- social night celebrating community & diversity in climbing
this event welcomes First Nations, Bla(c)k folks & People-of-Colour. We recognise that while not everyone identifies with the term climbers-of-colour, as identities & intersections of race is complex — we use the term broadly to encourage folks to come together to celebrate community & diversity in climbing.
climbingQTs meet-ups.
- our LGBTQ+ social night takes place the first Monday of every month
- $17 entry & free shoe hire
everyone welcome: members & non-members, rainbow, trans, questioning, still deciding & allies. sign up to be a ClimbingQTs club member here!
BlocHaus pride.
fostering diversity & inclusion is a key value at BlocHaus — we aim to provide an environment that’s welcoming to all humans regardless of their gender identity or sexuality & to create a space where LGBTQ+ folk can be themselves & feel supported to learn new skills, participate in climbing activities & find a sense of belonging in the community.
in early 2020 we partnered with LGBTQ+ inclusive climbing organisation, ClimbingQTs to work together toward supporting our diverse community & see ourselves in a place where:
- LGBTQ+ climbers feel welcomed, recognised & feel free to be themselves.
- the broader climbing community benefits from the diversity of our community
- our work influences other climbing organisations to take action in the LGBTQ+ inclusion space.
our statement of commitment & a guide for all members of our community.
BlocHaus LGBTQ+ inclusion guide.
meet our BlocHaus LGBTQ+ inclusion ambassadors & champions.
ambassadors are proud allies & role models for our climbing community — they exhibit attitudes, values & behaviours that align with BlocHaus & advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in all aspects of climbing.
champions have up to date information regarding LGBTQ+ events & programs, campaigns & are readily available to listen to feedback & support individuals to ensure everyone has a safe, fun & welcoming experience at BlocHaus.
kim phan.
(they/them) is the resident cheerleader, dog-scratcher & head of media & community at BlocHaus.
in their short time in climbing, they’ve been overwhelmed by the support of the climbing community both on & off the wall — kim is passionate about making space at the gym and crag for POC & LGBTQ+ folks to delight in all the physical, emotional & social benefits of climbing that have impacted their own life so positively.
email: kim@blochaus.com.au
instagram: @averagecabbage.jpg
treat everyone with equality.
Be aware of your implicit biases. Next time you meet someone new, think of the first thing that comes to mind. Then, think about how that influences your actions.
elevate the voices of LGBTQ+ climbers.
Make space for LGBTQ+ folks to contribute and participate. More representation means more young people will see themselves reflected in the community.
stand up for our rights.
Your opinion can carry more weight than an LGBTQ+ person speaking for their own rights. Call out bad behaviour and educate others where you can. Remember: not all underrepresented groups feel oppressed.
create an inclusive culture.
Consider the spaces we create in climbing and actively welcome others in. Engage openly in shared spaces at the crag, gym and in between. Think about how you can give back.
respect pronouns.
Always ask and never assume what pronouns someone uses. If you forget, it’s okay to ask. If you get it wrong, apologise, move on and try again! If someone corrects you, accept it with grace.
do your own research.
It’s great to be curious about LGBTQ+ culture and issues but not all LGBTQ+ people want to be the source of this information. If you can, do your own research. If it’s appropriate, let’s discuss!
be empathetic.
If you want to share advice, ask first and then offer. What works for one person’s body may not work for someone else. The more open minded we can be about different and unique capabilities, the more we will all be able to challenge expectations and start crushing projects!
make it visible.
Wear your allyship with pride, whether that’s sharing a post online, wearing a pronoun badge or flying a rainbow flag at your gym. Openly share that you’re an ally so that your friends know where you stand.
find out more at the climbing QTs website:
support.
want to be involved or just want to know more? get in touch.
if you have witnessed or been the target of bullying, harassment &/or vilification of any kind we encourage you to get in touch with a BlocHaus LGBTQ+ inclusion champion.
kim phan (they/them)
BlocHaus MKV LGBTQ+ inclusion champion
email: kim@blochaus.com.au
past events.
hungry for a good thyme?
saturday 23 august.
to celebrate our birthday, we’re cooking up a food infused haus party.
chess championship.
check your strategy & castle your defenses at BlocHaus’s Chess Championship — BlocHaus Blitz!
- fast & furious 5-minute blitz matches: all skill levels welcome!
- the battle begins saturday 29 march
- prizes & glory to be won!
bingo in haus.
at leichhardt & marrickville.
- complete as many squares on your card by 14/03 to go into the prize draw!
- 1 completed row, column or diagonal = 1 BINGO.
- the more BINGOs you complete, the better your prizes may be!
competition runs 28 feb – 14 mar 2025.
collect your card at the counter in haus.
the quest begins!
saturday 31 august.
hear ye, hear ye! the kingdom joyfully announces a legendary banquet to celebrate a fantastical birthday festivity!
MKV & The North Face are celebrating Global Climbing Day!
join us saturday 13th of july for a jam-packed day of fun, games & free climbing for first timers!
TT Tournie 2023 — grand slam edition
12th & 14th december.
paddle up! our annual table tennis showdown is back & better than ever!
how it works:
- the tournament will be a double-elimination format — each team/competitor getting at least two rounds to prove themselves worthy of the TT trophy!
- your first game decides whether you continue into bracket A or bracket B:
- win your first match & play-off against other first-match winners in bracket A
- lose your first match & play your way back into the running in bracket B
- the last team/competitor standing in brackets A & B face-off for glory in the finals!
sign ups open 12pm friday 01 december.
Haus O’ Horrors
saturday 28th october from 5pm.
grab your cauldrons & jump on your brooms, it’s a full moon & the Haus O’ Horrors is opening it’s doors for a spook-tacular celebration!
there will be ghoulish games, terrifying tunes, a freaky fashion show & prizes from The North Face up for grabs!
touchdown on planet MKV!
we’re celebrating 3 cosmic years of existence with an out of this world space haus party!
saturday 22 july — find out more below!
momentum film screening.
a choc-a-bloc night: screening, Q&A, climbing workshops with Angie, food, drinks, lucky door prizes & an after party to celebrate!
sydney boulder series 2023.
MKV round 01: sat 15 april
we had such a blast kicking off round 01 of the 2023 sydney boulder series — catch up on the highlights & snag your tickets to the rest of the rounds below.
halloween haus party.
MKV is gearing up to be boulder than ghost!
join us saturday 29 october for ghoulish games, terrifying tunes & a freaky fashion show!
TT tournie 2022 — doubles edition.
buddy up — our TT tournie is on again!
16 teams, tonnes of prizes, loads of fun & all abilities welcome!
grab your hat & your pals — it’s time to play!
we’re celebrating 2 wonderful years of MKV with a retro recess haus party!
think: mufti day, playground chic & throwback fits — prizes for best dressed & best group outfits.
find out more below.
TT Tournie 2022.
calling all ping pong enthusiasts – now’s the time to show your stuff! Our 2022 TT tournie is here!
32 spots, all abilities welcome!
sydney boulder series round 3.
sat 14 may.
a choc-a-bloc day of pump-fest fun, Haus Party games, food & drinks! Everyone’s invited – series participants & all friends & family of the Haus.
find out all you need to know to take part in the good times below.
round 01 Haus Party.
our round 01 wrap-up.
TT tournie — doubles.
buddy up — our TT tournie is on again & this time we’re doing it doubles edition!
16 teams, tonnes of prizes, loads of fun & all abilities welcome!
sydney boulder series 2021.
results:
TT tournie.
the TT tournie matches have been announced.
- qualifiers 8, 9, 10 & 15 dec.
- grand finals 17 dec.
download the timetable & rules here:
BlocHaus Marrickville stands on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, whose histories, cultures & futures are intimately tied with Country.
The theme of NAIDOC Week this year is ‘Heal Country’, something which our crew & community can all take to heart. Heal Country is a call for all of us to work together to better protect Country & an opportunity for non-First Nations people to learn about what Country means to Traditional Owners.
While we enjoy the outdoors & benefit from the land on which we live, work & play, it is important to remember that this is Aboriginal land & that sovereignty was never ceded.
learn more:
BlocHaus accepts the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
access is no accident.
we can all do our bit to keep our climbing areas clean, minimise our impact, pay respect to Traditional Owners & learn more about the Country we climb on.
learn more:
BlocHaus is committed to child safety & wellbeing.
read more about our child safety & community code of conduct below.