| Justin and Bear are back from Honolulu Hawaii and we have some results!
Justin placed 21st in the world from a field of 37 competitors. Nice job Justin! Bear placed 16th overall from a field of 19 (the largest group of women competitors yet at ITCC). Bear had two personal bests and had a great experience. Be sure to extend congratulations to them at our Annual Conference Luncheon Banquet on Monday, October 29th. |
| 2007 TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION - ITCC Results |
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| 2007 TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION RESULTS On June 9th at Valley Cemetery & Arboretum 20 New England tree climbers participated in the Annual New England Tree Climbing Competition. It will known as the year of the rain! Once it started, it wouldn't stop. However with a spirited and dedicated group of judges, volunteers, and climbers the day went on! With stories to follow soon, the Competition Winners were: Men's Division - Justin Donahue of Brighton, MA Women's Division - Bear Scovil of Manchester, VT The champions will be sponsored by the New England Chapter to represent the NEC-ISA at the International Tree Climbing Championship in Honolulu, Hawaii in July 28-29, 2007. MENS & WOMENS EVENT WINNERS The NEC-ISA Tree Climbing Competition is a gathering of the top tree workers throughout New England who try their tree climbing skills and abilities in a series of competitive events against other climbers. Belayed Speed Climb Men's Winning Time: 33.54 1. Justin Donahue 2. Brian Carpenter 3. Andrew Putnam Women's Time: 84.75 1. Amanda Weise 2. Melissa LeVangie 3. Marcy Gladdys Secured Footlock Men's Time: 23.69 1. Justin Donahue 2. Brian Carpenter 3. Keith Pancake Women's Time: 27.24 1. Marcy Gladdys 2. Melissa LeVangie 3. Amanda Weise Throwline Men’s 1. Matt Plummer 2. Scott Davis 3. Jeff Perotti Women’s 1. Bear Scovil 2. Melissa LeVangie 3. Marcy Gladdys Work Climb Men’s 1. Justin Donahue 2. Dan Weise 3. David Aiksnoras Women’s 1. Bear Scovil 2. Marcy Gladdys 3. Amanda Weise Aerial Rescue Men’s 1. Brian Carpenter 2. Justin Donahue 3. Scott Knapp Women’s 1. Melissa LeVangie 2. Bear Scovil 3. Marcy Gladdys There was no Master's Challenge held because of the torrential rains we experienced. After the preliminary events our 2007 Champions are: Justin Donahue and Bear Scovil Congratulations!! |
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| Awaiting pictures of Justin from Hawaii... |
| Bear on deck in the work climb tree |
| Bear preparing for the work clmb |
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| Group shot, Manchester, NH June 9, 2007 |