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The ISA International Tree Climbing Championships

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Welcome to the official site of the ISA International Tree Climbing Championships (ITCC).

The International competition that has been held in conjunction with the International Society of Arboriculture annual conference began in 1976. Since then, the number of competitions have grown and expanded to promote safe working practices.

Professional tree climbing competitions are held around the world to provide a platform for arborists to learn about the latest in climbing techniques and innovations in equipment. They showcase the highest level of professional skills and safety, providing a competitive learning environment for those working in the industry.

The competitions simulate working conditions of arborists in the field. Male and female competitors perform five different events during preliminary rounds. 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.

Competitive tree climbing also introduces the public to the skills professional tree climbing arborists must use for safe, professional tree work.

2011 ITCC World Championships – Masters' Challenge results

Men:

  • 1st- Scott Forrest, New Zealand
  • 2nd- Joe Harris, Australia
  • 3rd- Jonathon Turnbull, UK/I
  • 4th- Johan Gustavsson, Sweden
  • 5th- Jared Abrojena, Western/NATCC

Women:

  • 1st- Chrissy Spence, New Zealand
  • 2nd- Jessica Knott, Australia
  • 3rd- Kiah Martin, Australia/Asia-Pacific

See all competition results.

If you have questions regarding ITCC please contact us at ITCC@isa-arbor.com.

Safety Warnings and Advisories

2012 International Tree Climbing World Championships

Laurelhurst Park
Portland, Oregon, United States
August 11-12, 2012
ETCC 2011

2011 European Tree Climbing Championship

Vienna, Austria
June 17 – 19, 2011

APTCC 2011

2011 Asia-Pacific Tree Climbing Championship

Esplanade Park, Singapore
June 17 – 19, 2011

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