Volunteer for the Illinois Tree Climbing Championship

Volunteers receive a two-tone Arbormaster transpiration t-shirt with the TCC logo on it.

The Tree Climbing Championship is all about Safety for the Climbers, Volunteers and Spectators.

The Head Judge must have prior experience scoring the event. The role of the Head Judge is to keep the event Safe for all involved and keep the event running smoothly and efficiently. Reading the current ITCC Rule Book and looking over the Score Sheet is a must.

Scoring judges should have prior experience scoring the particular event and know what to look for in the event scoring wise. Reading the ITCC Rule Book and looking over the Score Sheet is a must.

Tree Techs play an important role in keeping the event running Safely and efficiently. They have a different perspective of the contestants climb (because they are stationed in the tree during the competition) and can call a Safety Violation to the attention of a Head Judge at any time. Tree Techs must be proficient in Aerial Rescue techniques. Reading the ITCC Rules Book and Score Sheet is a must.

Ground Techs keep the event running efficiently after each contestant has completed their particular event. Their role is to help the contestant get his/her gear out of the event ring; reset the Aerial Rescue dummy at the designated position for the next contestant; replenish the Work Climb bucket with sticks, etc.

Belayers have an extremely important role in keeping the slack out of the contestant’s rope but leaving enough slack as to not inhibit their climb. Being familiar with the belay device being used is highly recommended.

Timers are equipped with a stop watch and are responsible for timing the events.

Score Sheet Runners run the score sheets from the events to the score keeper.

Welcoming committee – a few people to greet spectators and help hand out IAA information about the event and tree care.

Staffing the IAA booth at Arbor Fair:

Key Responsibilities:

Welcoming and Engaging Visitors
Providing Information: Most of our brochures will be able to answer general questions and anything outside of general questions, you can send to the IAA check in area to talk to April.
Encouraging membership and networking.
Three 2-hour shifts: 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Eduardo Medina.

Email Eduardo Medina

Please fill out the form below to volunteer.

Volunteer Registration

First Name *

Last Name *

Company/Municipality *

Email *

Phone – please provide a number that we can text. *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Do you have previous Tree Climbing Championship volunteer experience? *

If yes, how many years have you volunteered? *

If yes, what volunteer position(s) did you fill?

Belayed Speed Climb Judge/Volunteer – May 31st, 2025 (please check all that apply)

Please make your selections based on the positions you feel you are qualified and would prefer.

Throwline Event Judge/Volunteer – May 31st, 2025 (please check all that apply)

Please make your selections based on the positions you feel you are qualified and would prefer.

Master's Challenge Judge/Volunteer – June 1st, 2025 (please check all that apply)

Please make your selections based on the positions you feel you are qualified and would prefer.

Other Volunteer Options

Score Sheet Runner
Welcoming Committee

Staffing the IAA Booth at Arbor Fair (Please select which 2-hour shift you would like to volunteer for)

9am-11am
11am-1am
1am-3pm

Which days of the competition are you available to volunteer? *

May 31st
June 1st
Both May 31st & June 1st

Set Up

Yes, I can help with set up on Thursday, May 29th
Yes, I can help with set up on Friday, May 30th
I can help Thursday and Friday!

Please rank your top three event positions (if applicable)

Are you a current IAA Member? *

What size shirt do you wear? *

Name of Medical Insurance Provider *

Emergency Contact Name *

First

Last

Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number (IAA Staff may provide your emergency contact name and phone number to emergency personnel in the event of a medical emergency.)

Emergency Contact Phone *

Please provide proof of medical insurance *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Do you have any physical limitations that we should be aware of? *

Do you hold any ISA credentials? *

Do not hold an ISA Credential
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist
ISA Certified Arborist
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
ISA Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist
ISA Municipal or Utility Specialist

Comment or Message

You must read, accept, and sign this Agreement before participating in the Illinois Arborist Association (IAA) Tree Climbing Championship. In consideration of being permitted to participate in The Illinois Tree Climbing Championship conducted and/or hosted by the Illinois Arborist Association (a Component of the ISA) I understand and agree that:

Risk of Injury: Risk of serious bodily harm, injury, paralysis, or death, as well as damage to my equipment and personal property, may occur with respect to my participation in the Tree Climbing Championship, including, but not limited to, activities related to climbing, aerial lifts, the use of equipment and facilities. *

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Assumption of Risk: I accept and assume the risks, known and unknown, related to my participation in the Tree Climbing Championship, including, but not limited to, injury or damage arising from, or related to, the negligence or actions of the IAA, instructors, and other parties. *

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No Physical or Medical Limitation: I am unaware of any disease, injury, or any other physical or medical condition that would impair or limit my ability to participate in The Illinois Tree Climbing Championship. I understand that IAA encourages all participants to maintain appropriate health insurance throughout their participation in the Illinois Tree Climbing Championship because of the risks of serious injury. *

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Release of Claims: I release and discharge the IAA, their officers, directors, members, employees, volunteers, representatives, instructors, and respective successors and assigns (Releasees) from and against any present and future loss, damage, action, liability, or claim (claims), known or unknown, relating to or arising from my participation in, or association with, the Illinois Tree Championship. *

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Indemnification of Releases: I will indemnify, defend, and hold the Releasees harmless from and against any loss, damage, claim, demand, action, judgement, fine, penalty, or liability, including costs and attorney fees, incurred by the Releasees resulting from, arising out of, or related to my participation, involvement, or association with, the Tree Climbing Championship. *

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Insurance: I understand that IAA strongly advises all Tree Climbing Championship participants to maintain personal health insurance throughout their participation in the Tree Climbing Championship. IAA has also advised that it currently maintains a supplemental medical insurance policy on behalf of participants in Tree Climbing Championship. This supplemental medical insurance policy may provide a benefit up to $250,000 (USD) for medical costs associated with an injury sustained during participation in the Tree Climbing Championship. I further understand and agree that this medical insurance policy is: (a) applicable only to the Tree Climbing Championship that occurs in the United States and Canada; (b) conditioned on my compliance with, and satisfaction of, the terms and conditions of all Agreements between IAA and the insurance carrier, and the insurance policy; (c) supplemental and secondary to my own personal health insurance; and, (d) limited only to eligible costs in excess of my personal insurance benefits, and may not apply to co-pays, deductibles, and other insurance costs. I further understand and agree that IAA does not covenant, agree, or promise to continue to provide the supplemental medical insurance policy, and it may cancel such policy at any time. *

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Compliance with Event Rules: I will comply with and abide by: all rules and regulations issued, adopted, by the IAA related to the Tree Climbing Championship including, but not limited to, the IAA instructor and facilitator direction and/or all instructions, rulings, and directions of the IAA volunteers and onsite personnel. *

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Agreement Term: This Participant Agreement and Release will remain valid for twelve (12) months from the date I have signed below and applies to all Tree Climbing Championship held during that period, or until such time as I expressly revoked the Agreement in writing delivered to the IAA. I understand that if I revoke the signed Agreement, it will be for future events not ones that happened previous to the notification. I understand that I will not be permitted to participate in any Tree Climbing Championship upon revocation of this Participant Agreement and Release *

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Governing Law: This Participant Agreement and Release will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. To the extent permitted by governing law, I hereby waive any applicable law, rule, or regulation that would invalidate or otherwise limit any term of this Participant Agreement. If any court of competent jurisdiction determines any term in this Participant Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, such term(s) shall be severed, and the remaining terms of this Participant Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. *

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Parties: All of the terms of this Participant Agreement and Release, apply to, and bind, me and my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and executors. *

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I have read and understand the terms and conditions of the Illinois Tree Climbing Championship Participant Agreement and Release. By checking the box below labeled “I AGREE,” I hereby accept and agree to all such terms and affirm that I am 18 years of age or older. I understand that I am voluntarily giving up legal rights by accepting this Agreement and Release. *

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