Saturday May 5, 2018 Sunday May 6, 2018
May 5 & 6, 2018
Crystal Bridges Museum grounds 1107 NE J St Bentonville, AR 72712
FREE For the public. Come watch amazing tree care professionals compete! $100 Registration fee for competitors
Questions about the championship? Contact David Raines at:
david.wrtc@gmail.com
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Tree climbing competitions simulate working conditions of arborists in the field. Male and female competitors perform four different events during preliminary rounds to qualify for the championship. Each event tests a competitor's ability to professionally and safely maneuver in a tree while performing work-related tree-care tasks in a timely manner. Saturday Events THROWLINE: Accurately and timely hit targets with a weighed throwline and install climbing lines. OPEN ASCENT: Use selected & approved ascent system to safely climb to the bell which is placed approximately 50 ft. from the ground. WORK CLIMB: Move throughout the crown of a tree and perform a specified task in a timely manner. AERIAL RESCUE: A simulated accident situation where contestants must climb a tree to an injured worker, secure them and safely lower them to the ground. Sunday Events MASTER’S CHALLENGE: The top scorers of Saturday's preliminary events will compete in this challenge to determine the champion.