NEC-ISA - Tree Climbing Competition Results 2008

19th Annual - 2008 TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION RESULTS

Congratulations to this year's Champions:
Justin Donahue and Marcy Gladdys

This year's ITCC representatives of the New England Chapter are
being sponsored by the Chapter to represent New England in this
year's International Tree Climbing Competition to be held in St.
Louis, Missouri on July 25-26, 2008.

2008 TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION RESULTS
On June 7th at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, 31 New
England tree climbers participated in the 19th Annual New England
Tree Climbing Competition.

The competition was held on the shores of main overlooked by a
gorgeous lighthouse called the Portland's Head Light. Historical
location and scenic vistas the climbers were welcomed by a host of
volunteers and judges. Gear inspection was held sharp from 7-8 am
and the competition got underway shortly there after.

With 31 climbers, the schedule looked tight to get everyone's
preliminary events done in time to hold the Master Challenge event
before dark. But with the help of organization and team work the
TCC Chair, Bill Conn, Head Judge, Keith Pancake, and volunteers
galore running score sheets, tallying scores, organizing logistics, the
day ran incredibly smoothly and promptly!

MEN'S & WOMEN'S DIVISION - 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.

WORK CLIMB
Men - 85.5 points
1. Justin Donahue
2. Daniel Weise
3. Moris Duarte

Women - 80.57 points
1. Marcy Gladdys
2. Melissa LeVangie
3. Bear Scovil

MASTER'S CHALLENGE
Men
1. JUSTIN DONAHUE - 265.67
2. Moris Duarte - 264.33
3. Jonathan Royce

Women
1. MARCY GLADDYS - 244.67
2. Melissa LeVangie

2008 Champions Revealed:
Justin Donahue of Dighton, MA
Marcy Gladdys of Millis, MA

Portland's Head Light, the world's most photographed lighthouse!

RESULTS of the
TCC in Fort Williams
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
June 7, 2008

TCC PROGRAM

BELAYED SPEED CLIMB
Men's Winning Time: 24.25
1. Kyle McCabe
2. Brandon Cranton
3. Andrew Putnam

Women's Time: 50.65
1. Melissa LeVangie
2. Missy Duffy
3. Marcy Gladdys

SECURED FOOTLOCK
Men's Time: 19.623
1. Justin Donahue
2. Kyle McCabe
3. Daniel Weise

Women's Time: 32.07
1. Marcy Gladdys
2. Melissa LeVangie
3. Missy Duffy

THROWLINE
Men - 20 points
1. Moris Duarte
2. Jonathan Royce
3. Trumball Barrett

Women - 16 points
1. Bear Scovil
2. Marcy Gladdys
3. Melissa LeVangie

AERIAL RESCUE
Men - 43.5 points
1. Moris Duarte
2. Justin Donahue
3. Brian Noyes

Women - 41 points
1. Melissa LeVangie
2. Marcy Gladdys
3. Missy Duffy

THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES & SUPPORT TEAM

TCC CHAIR - Bill Conn
Event Registration & Support - Marcia McPhee, Executive Assistant

JUDGES
Head Judge: Keith Pancake
Aerial Rescue: Dennis Ryan, Rich Herfurth, Ed Carpenter
Belayed Speed Climb: Jaime Goddard and Yale Cordage Company
Secured Footlock: Mike Jerome, Brian Carpenter, Chris Rooney, Brian Salas
Throwline: Warren Spinner, Gene Aube, Pete Hoag
Work Climb: Greg Lukos, Greg Mosman, Rocco Massaro, Dan McCarthy
Master's Challenge: Greg Lukos, Ed Carpenter, Warren Spinner, Mike Jerome

SCORING & VOLUNTEERS
Scoring: Julie Coop, Meredith Pancake, 'Junior' Salas
Pictures: Jessica Davis
Bucket Truck Operator: John Colavecchio
Coffee & Lunch: Tim & Pat Lindsay