2021 Indiana Arborist Association Tree Climbing Championship

1500 Broad Ripple Avenue,Indianapolis IN 46220

28 August, 2021

Description

The Indiana Tree Climbing Championship provides a competitive but educational opportunity for working arborists to demonstrate and exchange The Indiana Tree Climbing Championship provides a competitive but educational opportunity for working arborists to demonstrate and exchange new climbing techniques, increase the interaction between various firms and members in the industry, and provide positive public exposure for the profession. Professional tree climbing competitions that simulate working conditions of arborists in the field are held around the world to expand the platform for arborists to learn about the latest in climbing techniques and innovations in equipment. Showcasing the highest level of professional skills and safety, this learning environment also introduces the public to the skills professional tree climbing arborists must use for safe, professional tree work. The contestants must compete in five preliminary events, Work Climb, Aerial Rescue, Throwline, Footlock/Ascent Event, and Speed Climb. The contestants who accumulate the highest combined points total in the preliminary events earn the right to move on to the championship round, the Masters’ Challenge and awarded prizes from ArborMaster. ISA is still working on the planning of future International Climbing Competitions **Please note with current rapidly changing CDC guidelines, this event is subject to postponement or cancellation. If the event of cancellation, a full refund minus Eventbrite fees, will be offered.  All donations of registrations and sponsorships are, of course, welcome.    **PLEASE NOTE: Due to this event being the first climbing event of the year, we expect an increase in registrants. If the allowable amount of climbers exceeds time permitted for the day, the master climb would likely occur on Sunday August 29th. Lindsey Purcell, Urban Forestry Specialist and Instructor in the Forestry and Natural Resources Department at Purdue University, has been involved in the community landscape and urban forestry industry for over twenty-five years. As an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, he has served Indiana communities as a landscape and tree professional in municipal and private enterprise. His educational background includes an A.S. degree in Horticulture from Vincennes University, a B.S. degree from Purdue University School of Agriculture and a M.Ed. degree from Indiana State University. Lindsey serves as board member of the Indiana Urban Forest Council, and as Executive Director of the Indiana Arborist Association. Additionally, holds Tree Risk Assessment Qualification and certified instructor by the International Society of Arboriculture and is a Registered Consulting Arborist by the American Society of Consulting Arborists.