The Western Chapter is proud to report that our chapter representatives appeared multiple times on the awards podium last night at this year's International Tree Climbing Championship at the Morton Arboretum. Congratulations to Christina Myers, Daniel Stevens and Jared Abrojena.

The winner of the men's Masters' Challenge (which crowns the men's & women's champions) came down to a classic finish between the Western Chapter's Jared Abrojena, current International Champion, and Mark Chisholm of New Jersey. In a finish that some thought too close to call, Jared Abrojena placed 2nd overall and Mark Chisholm notched a 3rd Int'l title to his resume.

Christina Myers of Arizona nearly won the Throwline event and landed a solid 2nd place finish to earn her place on the podium in her first appearance at the ITCC. Christina also beat her personal best time in the footlock.

Daniel Stevens, also of Arizona, took the podium with a third place finish in the Belayed Speed Climb event, and turned in a strong overall performance for his first trip to the ITCC.

Jared Abrojena took first place in the Belayed Speed Climb and Throwline events and placed 2nd in the Masters' Challenge.

Special thanks and appreciation to Jared Abrojena for always representing our chapter with such professionalism. As the returning champion, Jared got to wear the orange jersey throughout the event and we're as proud of his performance out of the tree as we are with his skills when aloft.

Congratulations to Daniel Stevens, Christina Myers and Jared Abrojena.

Full write up to appear in the Fall issue of The Western Arborist.

Check out all the photographs here: Photos by Chris Buck, San Francisco

WESTERN CHAPTER ISA
TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday June 12th and Sunday June 13th, 2010

PEART PARK
350 E. 6th Street – Casa Grande, AZ 85222

COME CLIMB IN CASA GRANDE

Come participate or watch professional tree climbers compete. Events include work climb, throw line, aerial rescue, secured foot lock and belayed speed climb. The top four climbers compete in a Master's Challenge. Enjoy a fun day with your whole family. There will be equipment and supply vendors, and other activities. Click here to download the informational flyer.

Volunteers and sponsors needed, email or call (602)363-3639. – sign up to help today with our new Volunteer Registration Form

Sponsors and exhibitors use this Application Form.

Registration is limited – sign up today! Climber Registration Form

For additional information visit www.wcisa.net or call Rose Epperson 866/785-8960 or Jill Utesch at 602/363-3639

Announcing the 2010 ArborMaster Climbing Prize Package for the Western Chapter Tree Climbing Champion (TCC), held in conjunction with the chapter’s 2010 Tree Climbing Championship (TCC) event. This climbing kit is being offered to each chapter champion (both man and woman, if applicable)! The package is intended to help equip the chapter representative(s) for the International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) Competition.

Each prize package to include:

• Petzel Vertex Helmet with Professional Hearing Protection provided by Husqvarna
• 150’ ArborMaster® Climbing Line with eye splice from Samson
• Steel Portawrap rigging tool & RopeBoss Folding Throwline Cube from SherrillTree ($200 value)
• Buckingham $50 Gift Certificate
• Silky ZUBAT 330mm hand saw
• Oregon® 91VXL Saw Chain (25’)
• 50% savings on an ArborMaster® 2-Day Hands-On Training Module

 



Well done Jared!

For more photos and event coverage follow this link to ISA's home page.
www.isa-arbor.com

Photos courtesy of Davey, 2009 ITCC Sponsor

Announcing the 2009 ArborMaster Climbing Prize Package for the Western Chapter ISA Tree Climbing Champion (TCC), held in conjunction with the chapter’s 2009 Tree Climbing Championship (TCC) event. This climbing kit is being offered to each chapter champion (both man and woman)! The package is intended to help equip the chapter representative(s) for the International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) Competition. Each prize package to include:

• 50% savings on an ArborMaster® 2-Day Training Module
• Petzl Vertex Helmet with Professional Hearing Protection, provided by Husqvarna
• Premium Rope Worker Storage from SherrillTree ($60 value)
• 150’ ArborMaster® Climbing Line with eye splice from Samson
• Buckingham $50 Gift Certificate
• Silky Gomtara 300 Large Teeth hand saw
• Oregon® 91VX Saw Chain with Advanced Grind Geometry (25’)

Congratulations to WCISA Men’s Climbing Champion, Jared Abrojena for a GREAT SHOWING at the international competition in St. Louis. Jared was ON FIRE – 1st place in Aerial Rescue, Footlock and Belayed Speed Climb events – 4th overall in the Master’s Challenge. Jared also won the head to head footlock with a personal best time of 14.01! Way to go Jared!

For all the scores and results, visit http://itcc.isa-arbor.com/results/2008results.aspx

To read about the event in the WALL STREET JOURNAL, visit http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121738262344995753.html