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Reuben Cooper Climbs to 4th in Auckland College Climbing Finals

Reuben Cooper Climbs to 4th in Auckland College Climbing Finals

Well done, Reuben!

On Sunday 18th May, Reuben Cooper competed in the Auckland secondary schools Climbing Series finals at Northern Rocks, taking on the challenge in the Junior division (Years 9 and 10) alongside 51 climbers from schools across Auckland. 

After a strong performance in the qualifying round, Reuben secured 6th place and a well-earned spot in the top 8 finals. He stepped up in the final round, finishing 4th overall—an outstanding result in a highly competitive field. 

Well done, Reuben! We’re proud of your achievement and the way you represented Rutherford.

by Gill Bloxham


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