TCC RESOURCES
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WHAT IS A
TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION?
TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION?
Every year, ISA Chapters hold their own tree climbing
competitions (TCC). Local TCC's are made up of
safety-oriented tasks and practices that allow tree working
professionals to win prizes for outstanding abilities and
performance. Each regionally based competition sends a
winner to the grand finale, known as the ITCC
(International Tree Climbing Competition) that is held in a
different part of the world each year.
competitions (TCC). Local TCC's are made up of
safety-oriented tasks and practices that allow tree working
professionals to win prizes for outstanding abilities and
performance. Each regionally based competition sends a
winner to the grand finale, known as the ITCC
(International Tree Climbing Competition) that is held in a
different part of the world each year.
TREE CLIMBING EVENTS - brief description
- BELAYED SPEED CLIMB - Competitors are timed as
they race or speed climb up 40-60' up a tree while
on belay. - SECURED FOOTLOCK - Competitors are timed while
"inch-worming" (called footlocking) up a rope to hit a
bell aloft. (m = 15 meters | w = 12 m) - THROWLINE - competitors are given 6 minutes to
install two throwlines and climbing ropes into set
targets within the tree. - WORK CLIMB - competitors are timed while
completing five work stations in the tree. Each
station is worth designated points, time ends when
climber unclips their climbing rope from their saddle. - MASTER'S CHALLENGE - The top competitors from
each division will advance to this final event. Similar
to work climb except climbers have 20 minutes to
complete three stations from a ground start and
time ends when all gear is removed from the tree.
AERIAL RESCUE - 50 points
The Aerial Rescue is a simulated rescue event. It is
designed to measure the climber's ability to respond to an
emergency situation involving an injured worker in a tree.
The climber is responsible for notifying emergency services,
inspecting the work site for possible and/or existing
hazards, administering preliminary first aid, and working
efficiency.
The 'dummy' (injured worker) is installed in a tree 20 to 40
feet above the ground. The event is timed and the climber
is judged and scored while performing the rescue. The
clock starts when the head judge says "go." The time is
stopped when the climber has landed with the dummy on
the ground and unclipped the climbing line from the
dummy's saddle. The dummy is then prepared for the
Emergency Medical Technicians.
The Aerial Rescue is a simulated rescue event. It is
designed to measure the climber's ability to respond to an
emergency situation involving an injured worker in a tree.
The climber is responsible for notifying emergency services,
inspecting the work site for possible and/or existing
hazards, administering preliminary first aid, and working
efficiency.
The 'dummy' (injured worker) is installed in a tree 20 to 40
feet above the ground. The event is timed and the climber
is judged and scored while performing the rescue. The
clock starts when the head judge says "go." The time is
stopped when the climber has landed with the dummy on
the ground and unclipped the climbing line from the
dummy's saddle. The dummy is then prepared for the
Emergency Medical Technicians.
BELAYED SPEED CLIMB- 20 points
The Belayed Speed Climb is a timed event that measures
the ability of the contestant to climb a tree while using the
branches and fixed rope.
The climber is on belay while ascending the set route to
the top of the tree. Time begins when the climber's second
foot leaves the ground and stops when the climber rings
the bell installed approximately 60' aloft.
The Belayed Speed Climb is a timed event that measures
the ability of the contestant to climb a tree while using the
branches and fixed rope.
The climber is on belay while ascending the set route to
the top of the tree. Time begins when the climber's second
foot leaves the ground and stops when the climber rings
the bell installed approximately 60' aloft.
SECURED FOOTLOCK - 20 points
The Secured Footlock event tests the climber's ability to
ascend while footlocking a set distance up 2 parts of rope
while being timed.
The climber stands on the rope while advancing their
prussik knot above them. The climber is also attached to a
belay line from a dorsal attachment (on their back) from
the full body harness they are wearing.
Time begins when the climber's second foot leaves the
ground and stops when they ring the bell. The height of
the bell is placed at 12 meters for the women and 15
meters for men. It is a real test of strength, speed and
endurance.
The Secured Footlock event tests the climber's ability to
ascend while footlocking a set distance up 2 parts of rope
while being timed.
The climber stands on the rope while advancing their
prussik knot above them. The climber is also attached to a
belay line from a dorsal attachment (on their back) from
the full body harness they are wearing.
Time begins when the climber's second foot leaves the
ground and stops when they ring the bell. The height of
the bell is placed at 12 meters for the women and 15
meters for men. It is a real test of strength, speed and
endurance.
THROWLINE - 20 points
The Throwline event tests the climber's ability to accurately
throw a weight, attached to a rope, through targets placed
in a tree at heights of approximately 40, 50 and 60 feet.
The targets are worth 3, 5, and 7 accordingly. If a climber
installs a climbing line on a scored target they are awarded
3 additional points. Each contestant is allowed 6 minutes
to attempt to score two targets and install two climbing
lines.
The Throwline event tests the climber's ability to accurately
throw a weight, attached to a rope, through targets placed
in a tree at heights of approximately 40, 50 and 60 feet.
The targets are worth 3, 5, and 7 accordingly. If a climber
installs a climbing line on a scored target they are awarded
3 additional points. Each contestant is allowed 6 minutes
to attempt to score two targets and install two climbing
lines.
WORK CLIMB - 90 points
The Work Climb is an event designed to judge the
contestant's balance and skill with a rope and saddle in
the tree. The climb is timed as a means of assessing
overall productivity and not as a speed event. In the event
that points are equal, time is used to break the tie.
Contestants are judged and scored on safety, technique
and poise in the tree. At the head time signal "go," all
contestants start from a designated tie in point aloft in the
tree. The contestant proceeds to three work stations
within the tree and rings three bells, two by hand and one
with the pole pruner that is hanging in the tree at the
station. One of the stations, the limb walk station, will
have a plumb suspended from a limb.
If the contestant applies too much weight on the limb,
causing the plumb to drop past a certain distance, points
will be deducted. Each contestant has the option of
choosing the order and route in which to approach each
work station. A minimum time to complete the event will be
specified in advance. Failure to complete the event within
the minimum time will result in disqualification.
The Work Climb is an event designed to judge the
contestant's balance and skill with a rope and saddle in
the tree. The climb is timed as a means of assessing
overall productivity and not as a speed event. In the event
that points are equal, time is used to break the tie.
Contestants are judged and scored on safety, technique
and poise in the tree. At the head time signal "go," all
contestants start from a designated tie in point aloft in the
tree. The contestant proceeds to three work stations
within the tree and rings three bells, two by hand and one
with the pole pruner that is hanging in the tree at the
station. One of the stations, the limb walk station, will
have a plumb suspended from a limb.
If the contestant applies too much weight on the limb,
causing the plumb to drop past a certain distance, points
will be deducted. Each contestant has the option of
choosing the order and route in which to approach each
work station. A minimum time to complete the event will be
specified in advance. Failure to complete the event within
the minimum time will result in disqualification.
MASTERS CHALLENGE - 300 points
The Master's Challenge is an event designed to judge the
top climbers' (from the preliminary events) overall
productivity and skill with a rope and saddle in the tree.
Climbers are judged and scored on their knowledge and
ability to demonstrate mastery of different climbing and
rigging techniques, use of equipment, poise in the tree,
and demonstration of safe working practices. Contestants
have a set amount of time to enter tree and must perform
task at four work stations and ascend safely to ground.
The time stops when all of the climber's equipment is out of
the tree.
The Master's Challenge is an event designed to judge the
top climbers' (from the preliminary events) overall
productivity and skill with a rope and saddle in the tree.
Climbers are judged and scored on their knowledge and
ability to demonstrate mastery of different climbing and
rigging techniques, use of equipment, poise in the tree,
and demonstration of safe working practices. Contestants
have a set amount of time to enter tree and must perform
task at four work stations and ascend safely to ground.
The time stops when all of the climber's equipment is out of
the tree.
Other Resources
NEW ENGLAND TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP
TREE
ABC Tree
ArborCare
Arbor Master*
Arbor Twins
Arbor Wear
Bishop Co.
Davey Tree
Narragansett Brewery
Mayer Power Products
Samson Rope*
Stanley Tree
Tree Specialists
Yale Cordage
Velco
SAPLING
Bartlett Tree Experts
Buckingham*
Cleaves Co.
Husqvarna*
Oregon Chain*
Rafters
Shelter Tree
Sherrill Tree*
Silky Saws*
VT Dept. of Agriculture
ACORN
Weise Choice Tree Care
*TCC Champion Prize
Package
ABC Tree
ArborCare
Arbor Master*
Arbor Twins
Arbor Wear
Bishop Co.
Davey Tree
Narragansett Brewery
Mayer Power Products
Samson Rope*
Stanley Tree
Tree Specialists
Yale Cordage
Velco
SAPLING
Bartlett Tree Experts
Buckingham*
Cleaves Co.
Husqvarna*
Oregon Chain*
Rafters
Shelter Tree
Sherrill Tree*
Silky Saws*
VT Dept. of Agriculture
ACORN
Weise Choice Tree Care
*TCC Champion Prize
Package
2010 TCC LEVEL
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
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NEW FOR 2011
North American Tree Climbing Competition
Forsythe Park, Savannah, Georgia (Agenda)
February 17-20, 2011
Our top climbers (list of invitees) from the past June
2010 TCC are eligible to compete in the Master's
Challenge Invitational on Sunday, October 23,
2010. The Invitational will be held in Plymouth, MA.
The NEC-ISA is excited to offer this invitational to
the top New England 2010 climbers for a chance to
represent the Chapter in Savannah at the North
American Tree Climbing Competition in February
2011.
This exciting new ISA event is to aid Chapters who
may not be able to financially support their
Champion Climbers to attend the ISA Australian
Conference in 2011. For more info please visit
our Annual Conference Page.
North American Tree Climbing Competition
Forsythe Park, Savannah, Georgia (Agenda)
February 17-20, 2011
Our top climbers (list of invitees) from the past June
2010 TCC are eligible to compete in the Master's
Challenge Invitational on Sunday, October 23,
2010. The Invitational will be held in Plymouth, MA.
The NEC-ISA is excited to offer this invitational to
the top New England 2010 climbers for a chance to
represent the Chapter in Savannah at the North
American Tree Climbing Competition in February
2011.
This exciting new ISA event is to aid Chapters who
may not be able to financially support their
Champion Climbers to attend the ISA Australian
Conference in 2011. For more info please visit
our Annual Conference Page.
| 2010 ITCC Chicago Update |
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