The Pink Workshop: Hormones, Hangboards & Healthy Tendons

The Pink Workshop: Part 2 of 2

Part of The Pink Initiative 2026, in collaboration with CityROCK Pretoria

"Hangboards, Hormones and Healthy Tendons"

Chalk up and join us for an evening that gets into the science behind tendon health and hormones, then puts it into practice on the wall.

The Pink Workshop series is part of The Pink Initiative 2026, a community campaign built around one simple idea: community, movement, impact.

What to expect

The evening opens with a 15-minute educational talk from registered biokineticist, Kerri Stevenson, covering how hormones influence tendon health and recovery, and what that means for climbers specifically. From there, CityROCK Pretoria leads a 45-minute bouldering session, open to all levels.

Who you're supporting: iLoveBoobies ZA

iLoveBoobies ZA NPC provides free education and clinical breast examinations to South African women who can't access these medical services due to financial, locational or social challenges. Every rand raised at this event goes directly toward that mission.

Learn more about iLoveBoobies ZA NPC here.

Event details

Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Time: 18:00, 15-minute talk followed by a 45-minute bouldering session

Venue: CityROCK Pretoria

Tickets

General Entry: R150 per person, anyone is welcome!

There's also a second Pink Workshop happening on 16 October at 6th Element Fitness ("Bulky Myths, Bone Risks & Building Real Strength"). Want to catch both? A combined ticket for the full series is R300 per person.

Donations:

1. Support iLoveBoobies ZA with an optional add-on at checkout, for anyone who'd like to contribute more directly to the cause on top of their entry ticket.
2. Donate to iLoveBoobies ZA if you can't attend the event but would still like to contribute to their cause.

Bra collection drive

Alongside the workout, we're running a bra collection drive to support women in need. Bring along any new or gently used bras on the day and drop them into the collection point, no purchase or ticket necessary to contribute. You can also drop off donations anytime at CityROCK Pretoria, 6th Element Fitness, Ecth Pierre van Ryneveld or any of our locations (Irene & Highveld), with collection running throughout August to October. It's a small, practical way to give back on top of the funds raised on the day, and every bra collected goes directly toward supporting women who need it.

What to bring

Water bottle, towel, and your best pink active outfit. Climbing shoes available to rent at the venue if you don't have your own.

Come for the workshop, stay for the community.

Together, we can make a difference in early breast cancer detection.