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2004 Ultimate International Tree Climbing Championship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.
For More Information:
Sonia Abney
Marketing Coordinator
International Society of Arboriculture
217-355-9411, EXT. 27
2004 Ultimate International Tree Climbing Championship
CHAMPAIGN, IL (May 11, 2004)- On August 7 and 8, incredible skill and agility will be demonstrated by the world's best tree climbers at the International Society of Arboriculture's (ISA) 28th International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) at West Park in Pittsburgh, PA
The event will showcase the talents of some of the best climbers in the world as they compete for the title of world champion. Competitors from the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand will perform six different climbs over a two-day period. Each event tests a competitor's ability to quickly, professionally, and safely maneuver in a tree while performing work-related tree-care tasks.
"The events are meant to simulate the working conditions of climbers, and arborists around the world can learn new techniques from one another and get a chance to see new and different equipment," said ISA Associate Executive Director Jim Skiera. "Arboriculture is a rapidly growing industry. This event brings the best of the best together; not only to compete, but to also share knowledge and experience gathered from around the world. It is a great information resource."
Since 2001, the ITCC also features a separate climbing competition for women. The ITCC men's division competition has been in action since 1976. Champions are asked to return the following year to defend their titles. The 2003 champions represent international chapters of ISA. Beddes Strasser of Germany will be climbing to defend the men's championship title; and the women's champion, Australian Kiah Martin, will give this year's female competitors a challenge.
Other activities will include a field day and trade show, which will cater to people of all ages. The field day will offer a kid's climb, children's jamboree, and an outdoor trade show featuring more than 30 manufacturers.
Event times are as follows for Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8:
- 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m./ Saturday -ITCC preliminary events
- 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m./Sunday -ISA Field Day Outdoor Trade Show & Equipment Demonstrations
- 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m./Sunday- Children's Jamboree and Kids' Climb
- 1:00 p.m./Sunday- Women's Masters' Challenge (followed by Men's Master's Challenge)
- 3:30 p.m./Sunday- ITCC Awards Ceremony
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is a nonprofit organization supporting tree care research around the world. Headquartered in Champaign, Ill., ISA is dedicated to the care and preservation of shade and ornamental trees. For more information, contact a local ISA Certified Arborist or visit www.treesaregood.com.
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