CONTESTANTS

Contestants compete in five preliminary events to qualify as one of the top contestants who earn the right to move on to the championship round.  The preliminary events include Aerial Rescue, Speed Climb, Throwline, Open Ascent, and Work Climb. The top contestants who have accumulated the highest combined point total for the five preliminary events move on to the Master's Challenge. Contestants in this round start fresh on equal ground and compete for the championship. Contestants in the Master's Challenge perform an ISA Traditional Work Climb with the winner receiving prizes and an opportunity to represent the Chapter at the International Tree Climbing Competition in Christchurch, New Zealand, October 17-19, 2025.

Thursday, June 26, 2025

All Day | Preliminary Setup Day

Friday,June 27, 2025          

2:00 – 4:00 PM | Mandatory – Contestant roll call, gear check and event walk thru with Judges

4:00 – 5:00 PM | Mandatory – Meeting for Judges and Officials

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Mandatory – Meeting for Judges, Officials, and Contestants

Saturday, June 28, 2025     

7:00 AM | Final briefing & roll call, light breakfast provided

7:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Preliminary Events

Evening | Climber & Volunteer Dinner & Preliminary Awards

Sunday, June 29, 2025         

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Masters’ Challenge and Awards Ceremony

Registration IS CLOSED

Registration will be limited to 45 Contestants between both the Men & Women’s Divisions, with 5 of these spots reserved for international competitors.

• Climbers, who are Southern Chapter members, have first priority to compete.

• Non-chapter Climbers can register but will be placed on a priority wait list. After February 7, registrations will be accepted in the order registrations were received.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Scott Winningham, Chair

 (931) 261-1967 Cell

sawinningham@charter.net