UK Open Tree Climbing Competition 3rd June 2017 -
The sun shone, the setting perfect and the competition was awesome. Arbor Venture hosted this year’s UK open tree climbing competition
in the New Forest. This year we were able to mix it up a little and give everyone the opportunity to try out a masters climb on the day. We grouped experienced and novice climbers together to build on our fundamental aim of having a fun experience and encouraging new climbers in to the competition world and improve their tree care skills. We ran a 10min 10 station work climb tree, an aerial rescue event and a “mini masters” for all competitors to compete in.
Well supported by all our sponsors we were able to give amazing prizes not only to the winners but to all the competitors and volunteers.
A special thank you to everyone who helped; volunteers, judges, score runners, refreshment providers, set up and take down of events, and generally making the day run smoothly for everyone. These competitions can’t run without support. So if you are not ready to compete but want to be part of a great social and networking event we look forward to seeing you next year.
RESULTS:
10 Bell Work climb 1st Sam Watmore, 2nd Josephine Hedger, 3rd Dan Lambert
Aerial Rescue 1st Graham Bird, 2nd Sam Watmore, 3rd Joe Davis
Mini Masters 1st Graham Bird, 2ndJosephine Hedger, 3rdSam Watmore, 4th Joe Davis, 5th Alex Keyworth
Thank you to sponsors- Teufelberger Tree Care, HAIX Global, SIP Protection, Sawpod Throwpod, Treekit, Workware, Honey Brothers Ltd –Arboricultural Equipment Specialists, Carillion Print and Claire Hooper, who designed this years’ t-shirts, for showing your support and encouragement, it was also good to see some of you there. Thank you to Marcus Underey for some great photos of the day.
Visit the event facebook page “UK Open Tree Climbing Competition” for more of the action from the weekend.