Tree climbing competitions simulate the working conditions of arborists in the field. Male and female competitors perform five different events during preliminary rounds to qualify for the championship. Each event tests a competitor's ability to professionally and safely maneuver in a tree while performing work-related tree-care tasks in a timely manner.
Competitors are scored individually in each event-Aerial Rescue, Work Climb, Ascent, Belayed Speed Climb, and Throwline. The competitor with the highest score is the winner of that event. First, second, and third place for men and women are awarded for each event. Competitors' total scores for all five events are combined and the male and female competitors with the highest combined score from the preliminary events move on to the Masters' Challenge Championship.
The Masters' Challenge consists of one event and competitors are scored on technique and skill.
The competitors in this round with the highest score are named the male and female World Champions.
Location:
Hyder Park
700 Pershing Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Volunteers Needed! If you want to become a volunteer, please complete the ITCC Volunteer Form.
Interested in Attending ITCC?
Transportation Provided from Albuquerque Convention Center to Hyder Park
Wednesday 8/9 - Sunday 8/13
AM | 6 am - 10 am
PM| 4 pm - 8 pm
Pick up location will be ABQ Convention Center (Main Entrance/2nd Street side.)
The International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) provides a platform for ISA to showcase the arboriculture profession to the public and provide educational opportunities to 80 volunteers, and hundreds of public attendees on an annual basis. This event focuses on safety, promoting the arboriculture profession, and bringing public awareness.
If you are interested in sponsoring ITCC 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, US, please contact ISAEventServices@isa-arbor.com.
Sponsorship helps support:
Educational and networking opportunities for participants and attendees
Promotion of safe work practices by the demonstration of climbing proficiency and the use of best practices and industry safety standards.
Creating a safe environment to introduce new techniques and technology through interactions between arborists, manufacturers, suppliers, researchers, and trainers.
Making the event more "fan-friendly" by increasing the accessibility for the public through adequate site location, regional promotions, and educational opportunities
There are also opportunities for sponsoring events at the Annual International Conference and Show.
Contact ISAEventServices@isa-arbor.com for more information or click on the Sponsorship Link below.
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