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The Winners are as follows:
1st Place: Todd Kramer
2nd Place: Jason Diehl
3rd Place: Brian King
Women's
1st Place: Ann Koenig
2nd Place: Anne Dalrymple
3rd Place: Elizabeth Schulte Congratulations and thank you to all who participated and volunteered for this event!The Illinois Arborist Tree Climbing Competition was held on September 27 at Bradley Park in Peoria, IL. All climbers will be graded on Belayed Speed Climb Event The climber must climb a predetermined route from the ground to about 60 feet up in a tree, with a belayed (secured) climbing line attached for safety. The event is timed and the contestant who reaches and rings the bell at the top of the course in the least amount of time wins. Secured Footlock Event This event measurers the climber’s ability to perform a 40 foot vertical ascent into the tree using special climbing knots and the footlock method of climbing. The event is timed and the fastest time wins. Aerial Rescue Event This event tests the contestants' ability to reach and safely lower an injured climber. The contestant must enter the tree using a pre-installed line located 15 - 20 feet from the injured worker, tie-in to the tree for security, secure the injured worker and descend to the ground safely with the injured climber. Work Climb Event The contestant is required to complete five stations in the tree. The event evaluates the climber’s ability to move about the tree safely and with minimum impact to the tree. Throw Line Event This event is a timed event that tests the contestant’s ability to accurately place a throwline and climbing line in the tree at heights between 40 and 60 feet. Master's Challenge (men only) Master’s Challenge The top climbers from the 5 preliminary events move on to the final Master’s Challenge. This event combines the skills in the preliminary and requires the climber to plan a route to accomplish all tasks. Competitors are sequestered prior to their performance. Click here for the Final Scores for Men's A Big Thanks to our Judges, Timers and Technicians!!!
The biggest thanks of all to the Organizer and Special Advisor: Norm Hall. Norm is passing the torch and will no longer be the chair and organizer of the Tree Climbing Competitions. Thanks Norm for the many years of dedication.
Scoring Team Rex Bastian, Joe Engberg
Work Climb Judges and Timers Greg Manning-Ground Tech Jake Kubisiak-Scoring Judge Brad Wise - Scoring Judge Todd Henderson-Head Judge Joel Craig-Scoring Judge Tom Sweeney-Timer Rich Hattier-Scoring Judge
Belayed Speed Climb Judges and Timers Paul Kramer-Belayer Greg Smith- Belayer Jerry Chickerillo- Timer Luke Fagan-Timer Michael Wilkins-Timer Wes Tregilgas-Head Judge
Aerial Rescue Judges and Timers Marilyn Medina-Timer Eduardo Medina- Head Judge Earl Throop Jr. - Ground Tech Steve King - Timer Roger Martin - Scoring Judge Steve Murray - Timer Paul Mautz - Scoring Judge Caryl Schrader - Scoring Judge
Throwline Judges and Timers Steve Matravers- Head Judge Jerry Konczak - Timer
A super big thanks to Caryl Schrader for pin-striping the score board!
Click here for Men's score sheets Click here for Women's score sheets
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