NE ISA Tree Climbing Championship June 27 – 28

NEC-ISA’s 34th Annual Tree Climbing Championship

Date and Time
Friday, June 27th: 2pm to 5:30pm – Preliminary Events
Saturday, June 28th: 7am-5pm – Preliminary Events and Master’s Challenge
Location
Rhode Island Masonic Youth Center at Buttonwoods Park, 116 Long Street, Warwick, RI

Details
The New England Chapter of ISA is pleased to announce that the 34th Annual New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture Tree Climbing Championship will be held at the Rhode Island Masonic Youth Center at Buttonwoods Park, located at 116 Long Street, Warwick, RI. Tree climbing competitions demonstrate the working conditions of arborists in the field. The competition helps provide the public with a better understanding of the skills it takes to properly climb and care for trees. This unique and exciting event is open to the public. We hope you are all able to attend.
Event Highlights

Tree Climbing Championship Event Details

Watch as the region’s most skilled climbers compete for the coveted title of New England Champion and a chance to compete in the grand finale, known as the International Tree Climbing Championship, to be held this fall in New Zealand! Climbing categories include:

• Aerial Rescue
• Belayed Speed Climb
• Work Climb
• Ascent Event
• Throwline
• Master’s Challenge
Family-Friendly Activities

There will be a kid’s climb, too, so bring the whole family! Suggested donation for the kid’s climb is $10 per child.

Event Schedule:

• Friday, June 27th – 2pm-5:30pm: Tree Climbing Championship Preliminary Events
• Saturday, June 28th – 7am-5pm – Preliminary Events and Master’s Challenge
• Saturday, June 28th – 10am-1pm – Kids Climb
Media Participation
Media: Want to experience tree climbing? Contact us to get into the canopy!
We look forward to seeing you there!

ABOUT The New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (NEC-ISA)
Since 1965, the New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture has offered opportunities for the professional development of the region’s certified arborists through educational workshops, training, public service and events. Through these professional activities, we assist our members to enhance their technical proficiencies and stay abreast of technical/scientific developments in the field of arboriculture. Additionally, we encourage our members to engage with the general public and to share with them the science, art, and research of arboriculture. For more information, visit our website at www.newenglandisa.org.