The Victorian Tree Industry Organisation would like to thank all of the sponsors, judges and competitors who made the 2009 Victorian Tree Climbing Championship such a success. Congratulations to Grant Cody for winning the Men’s Masters’ Challenge, and to Jessica Knott for retaining the Women’s title . André Saudan won the Men’s B-Grade, and Zac Goyen-Shearer won the inaugural C-Grade Competition.
The results for each grade can be downloaded using the links below.
The 2009 Victorian Tree Climbing Championship will follow the 2009 International Society of Arboriculture Tree Climbing Competition Rules. A copy of these is available here. There are many changes from previous rules sets, and competitors should familiarise themselves with these rules prior to arriving at the competition.
Climbers should also be aware of the most recent guidelines on acceptable equipment. Due to safety concerns, some of the lighter aluminium snaps are no longer acceptable for competition use. The ISA policy on which snaps will be accepted is given here. Please be aware that this ruling will be in force for the 2009 Victorian Tree Climbing Championship.
As of 31st October, no further applications to compete in the 2009 Victorian Tree Climbing Championships will be accepted.
Climbers who have succesfully entered prior to this date will be receiving emails within the next few days confirming entry status and giving further details about what will be happening at the competition.
Gear Inspection for the 2009 VTIO Tree Climbing Championship will be held at Cannings Outdoor Power Equipment, 259 Ferntree Gully Rd., Mt Waverley, from 3 – 6 PM.
Attendance at this inspection is compulsory for all climbers except C-Grade climbers whose equipment will be provided and checked by their college.
Gear will be inspected in order of arrival; once your gear has been approved you will be free to go, so please arrive early.