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SUMMARY:Ascent Event Climbing Competition at the 2026 WAA/DNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Monday evening at the WAA/DNR Annual conference from 5:30-6:30 pm\, right before the blue light special\, the WAA TCC will be hosting another ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land. \n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nClimbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 24 climbers to register.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required.\n\n\n\nSign up deadline is February 13\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nWhat To Bring/What to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your approved ascent system for 11 mm Courant Rebel rope.\n\n\n\nProper PPE etiquette per ANSI standards will be followed for the event (not provided\, must bring your own).\n\n\n\nThe WAA will provide full-body harnesses for all to use.\n\n\n\nTwo ropes will be set up for head-to-head competition.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions:\n\n\n\nContact Gary Kohler
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-2026-waa-dnr-annual-conference/
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SUMMARY:WAA Student/Apprentice Conference - April 24-26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration – Now closed \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Wed. April 22 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes educational sessions\, connections between students and industry professionals\, and a fun skills competition between students. \n\n\n\nHousing for the 2 nights is included. Bring your own bedding\, (sleeping bag and pillow) \n\n\n\nPlease eat dinner before you come on Friday. Meals will be provided Saturday\, along with breakfast on Sunday.   \n\n\n\nBring your own gear and PPE.  House gear will also be provided. \n\n\n\nHope you can make it! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Agenda \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, April 24th \n\n\n\n\n5:00pm-7:00pm     Registration\n\n\n\n7:00pm- 7:30pm    Welcome program\n\n\n\n7:30pm-8:30pm     Speaker: Sydney Hudzinski – Gear Wants vs. Needs\n\n\n\n8:30pm-10:00pm   Networking\n\n\n\n10:00pm-6:00am   Quiet hours\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25th \n\n\n\n\n7:00am-8:00am      Networking\n\n\n\n8:00am-8:45am      Breakfast and Speaker: Sam Finco – Lanyard Tips and Tricks\n\n\n\n8:45am -9:00am Safety Brief to students – Shelly Wollerman\n\n\n\n8:45am- 9:00am Skills challenge Volunteer meeting/Safety Brief\n\n\n\n9:00am-10:00am Skills challenge walk-through\n\n\n\n10:00am-12:00pm  Skills challenge\n\n\n\n12:00pm-1:00pm    Lunch and Speaker: Tim Walsh – Careers and Resumes\n\n\n\n1:00pm-5:30pm      Skills challenge continues/ Free time when done\n\n\n\n5:30pm-6:30pm Dinner Speaker: Dr. Richard Hauer – Choose Your Own Tree Adventure\n\n\n\n6:30pm-10:00pm    Light up the Future Event\n\n\n\n11:00pm-7:00am    Quiet hours\n\n\n\n\nSunday April 26th \n\n\n\n\n8:00am-9:00am Breakfast & Speaker: Shelly Wollerman – Focus on Safety\n\n\n\n9:00am-10:00am     Awards and closing statements\n\n\n\n10:00am-11:00am   Check out of lodge by 11am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers \n\n\n\n\nSam Finco – Sam Finco is a practicing arborist\, Board Certified Master Arborist\, and 9th place finisher in the 2025 International Tree Climbing Championship.\n\n\n\nRichard Hauer – Richard Hauer is the Director of Urban Forestry at Eocene Environmental Group and an Emeritus Professor of Urban Forestry at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. He was honored as the 2023 Alex L. Shigo Award for Excellence in Education and the 2018 & 2024 L.C. Chadwick Award for Arboricultural Research. He has published over 200 publications and presented over 500 talks throughout the world.\n\n\n\nSydney Hudzinski – Sydney Hudzinski started in the industry in 2019. She spent her first year working on obtaining her credentials. She recognized a gap in onboarding and mentoring in the industry. She has always been passionate about paving a better way for the next generation\, so she started training and mentoring. She now works for the City of Plymouth. She stays active in the industry by going to multiple climbing competitions a year\, volunteering with the MSA\, and instructing at The Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop.\n\n\n\nTim Walsh – Tim Walsh is the VP of Safety & Training at Townsend Company\, LLC.  Tim has a Doctorate in ergonomics and safety and has a Master’s degree in ergonomics. He has Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Urban Forestry from UWSP.  Tim is a Certified Treecare Safety Professional\, an ISA Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist. He was a voting member of the 2022 revision of the ANSI Z133 and has been involved with the Accredited Standards Committee Z133 for several revisions. He serves on the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) Board of Directors and is the Champion for UAA Safety Committee and has served as the chair of the UAA Professional Development Committee.  Tim has also been a climbing arborist for more than 35 years\, has owned his own business\, worked as a contract climber and worked with companies around the world.\n\n\n\nShelly Wollerman – Shelly Wollerman has 10 years experience in production tree care\, 3 years experience as a trainer\, and is the Owner/Operator of Soteria Training Solutions.  She is a Licensed Wilderness EMT.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers Needed \n\n\n\n\nWe are looking for a few more volunteers!  \n\n\n\nInterested? Please email WAA Student Organization Liaison\, Audrey Earle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors Needed \n\n\n\n\nSkills Events\, Connections Corner\, Snack Break\, and T-Shirt sponsors still needed!\n\n\n\nCheck out the 2026 WAA Sponsor Program itemized sponsor list for details.\n\n\n\nInterested or have questions? Please email our Sponsorship Chair\, Nathan Schuettpelz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Whitcomb/Mason\, Hartland
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-student-apprentice-conference-april-24-26-2026/
LOCATION:Camp Whitcomb/Mason\, W294N8436 Camp Whitcomb Rd\, Hartland\, Wisconsin\, 53029\, United States
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SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Memorial Park\, 410 North Lake Street\, Port Washington\, WI 53074 \n \nThis year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs:\n \n\nPort Washington Veterans Park on Sat May 2nd.  This is part of their annual park clean up event.\nFox Point Village Hall on Sat June 13th.  This is part of the Village’s 100th anniversary celebration. \nRiver Bend Nature Center on Sunday Oct. 4th.  This is part of the annual Chainsaw Carving and Art Festival.  \n\n \nWe are seeking volunteers to help out with these events.  Each event needs the following: \n\n\nTree climbers to help kids in the trees\nPeople on the ground belaying the kids up the trees\nA couple logistical people  to outfit helmets and saddles and sign waiver forms. \n\nPlease use this link to view times for each event and to sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9A72EA7FA7-63327718-2026\n\n \nWe can use all the volunteers we can get.  This is great way to get active in the WAA\, even if you are not a tree climber. \n \nAny questions: contact August Hoppe  august@hoppetreeservice.com or 414-640-8714   \n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-2026/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Memorial Park\, 410 N. Lake St.\, Port Washington\, Wisconsin\, 53074
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2026 WAA Day of Service (Postponed)
DESCRIPTION:**WAA May 9th Day of Service Rescheduled**Due to scheduling conflicts\, the WAA Day of Service at Rosholt Lions Camp will be re-scheduled to a date to be determined in fall.If any members are interested\, there will still be a group of students performing work at the Lions Camp this Friday (May 8) as part of their Arborist Operations Class.We will keep everyone posted on the new date when finalized\, and we look forward to seeing you this fall! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Click here for sign-up genius \n\n\n\nWe are hosting the first 2026 Day of Service at the WI Lion’s Camp. The site address is 3834 County Rd A\, Rosholt\, WI 54473. The event is scheduled for Saturday\, May 9th. \n\n\n\nThe Lion’s Camp in Rosholt\, WI is a 440 acre property that includes a 45 acre private lake to provide quality camp experiences for Wisconsin youth and adults with disabilities at no charge. The Wisconsin Arborist Association had a successful work day in April of 2017 but since then there have been some severe weather events on the grounds that caused damage. The camp is in need of various forms of tree care ranging from pruning to removals. Some of the work needed is over the camp cabins and recreation center as well as removing hazards from the site. It would be beneficial to have bucket trucks and chippers. The larger wood can be used at the camp fire pit and chips can be used on the trails so debris will not need to be hauled off site. \n\n\n\nOur work day will start at 8am. All volunteers bringing heavy equipment such as bucket trucks\, chip trucks\, and lifts\, please bring proper cones and signage to set up a safe work area. We plan to begin work around the main cabins and buildings before moving to the golf area to remove dead ash and other trees. This scope is dependent on the final number of participants.Lunch and refreshments will be provided by the Lion’s Camp. Students from a number of urban forestry programs will be doing some work the Friday before\, and some will be in attendance on Saturday.  This will be a great opportunity to mentor\, teach and advertise to the new generation of arborists! \n\n\n\nSafety: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for everyone entering the work zones\, including camp staff.Please contact Tina Johnson with any questions.  If you plan on attending\, please use the signup genius to let us know how many people are attending and what kind of equipment you can volunteer for the day by May 5th so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-waa-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Lion’s Camp\, 3834 County Rd A\, Rosholt\, Wisconsin\, 54473
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb
DESCRIPTION:Kiwanis Youth Outdoors Day at Kiwanis Lodge on Lake Wazeecha – 3221 80th St S\, Wisconsin Rapids\, WI 54494 \nBring your family\, children and neighbors for this Kids’ Climb event! \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED\n \nTo make these events successful we need help. \n \n We are looking for volunteers to help. There are many ways to get involved such as collecting waiver forms\, fitting saddles and helmets on kids\, belaying climbers or being an arborist in the tree. We have some new hardware and gear to use this year! We’d love to have a great showing of WAA volunteers to help support our mission. \n \nTo volunteer or questions please contact Luke Haas:  lukehaas13@gmail.com\n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-14/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fox Point Village Hall\, 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd\, Fox Point\, WI 53217 \n \nThis year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs:\n \n\nPort Washington Veterans Park on Saturday\, May 2nd.  This is part of their annual park clean up event.\nFox Point Village Hall on Saturday\, June 13th.  This is part of the Village’s 100th anniversary celebration. \nRiver Bend Nature Center on Sunday Oct. 4th.  This is part of the annual Chainsaw Carving and Art Festival.  \n\n \nWe are seeking volunteers to help out with these events.  Each event needs the following: \n\n\nTree climbers to help kids in the trees\nPeople on the ground belaying the kids up the trees\nA couple logistical people  to outfit helmets and saddles and sign waiver forms. \n\nPlease use this link to view times for each event and to sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9A72EA7FA7-63327718-2026\n\n \nWe can use all the volunteers we can get.  This is great way to get active in the WAA\, even if you are not a tree climber. \n \nAny questions: contact August Hoppe  august@hoppetreeservice.com or 414-640-8714   \n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-2026-2/
LOCATION:Fox Point Village Hall\, 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd.\, Fox Point\, Wisconsin\, 53217\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2026 Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Spanferkel with a Smorgasbord of Arboricultural Knowledge\n\n\n\nJoin us for the WAA Summer Conference and PIG ROAST at the Community Center at Klipstine Park in Ashwaubenon on Tuesday\, July 14th. Hope you can make it to this extraordinary educational event! \n\n\n\nClick the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees\, if sent before July 1\, 2026: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers – $140 / Non-Members – $160\n\n\n\nFull-Time Students     – FREE \n\n\n\nWAA Retiree              – If you have been a WAA member for at least the last 10 years and are retired\, please contact Tina Johnson for pricing and payment.\n\n\n\n\nLate Registration (after June 30th) – $30 per person (Prices change on 7/1/2026) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $50. Click here to renew or become a WAA member.(Membership is on an individual basis\, not per company. Please pay the correct pricing – per individual!)\n\n\n\nFor more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nAll sponsorships have sold! Please contact Nathan Schuettpelz\, Sponsorship Chair\, through the Contact Us page for more details.\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor Exhibitor booth space is available for the event. Please bring your own pop-up tents and tables/chairs to use. Please contact Eric Romsos\, Exhibitor Chair\, through the Contact Us page for more details.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am   Registration \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Kyle Babicky\, WAA President \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:25am   Wood Decay Biology and ID – Chelsi Abbott \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:25am Plant Problems to Watch For in 2026 – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Measuring and Modeling the Effects of Urban Canopy on Cooling and Water Budgets – Robert Smail \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 1:55pm    Wisconsin Grants are Great!? – Nathan Schuettpelz\, Jessica Duffrin \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 2:55pm  Wood Decay Biology and ID – Chelsi Abbott \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Plant Problems to Watch For in 2026 – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:25am   Electrical Hazards: What You Don’t Know Can Zap You! – John Ball \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:25am Treating the multi-faceted decline of Eastern U.S. oaks with tree injection practices – Lee Fredericks \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am   Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 11:55pm   Tree Climbing Ergonomics for a Long Career – Mike Wendt \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 1:55pm   Electrical Hazards: What You Don’t Know Can Zap You! – John Ball \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 2:55pm  Treating the multi-faceted decline of Eastern U.S. oaks with tree injection practices – Lee Fredericks \n\n\n\n3:00-4:00pm  Tree Climbing Ergonomics for a Long Career – Mike Wendt \n\n\n\nOutdoor Demonstrations \n\n\n\n11:00am & 1:00pm   Staying Sharp – Tool Sharpening: Felcos\, Chainsaws\, Pole saws – Paul Ahlen \n\n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full seminar.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before June 30\, 2026 with a $30 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after June 30th\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2026-summer-conference/
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SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist\, and ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional Exam - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: June 22\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSeats Available: 30 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \n\n\n\nISA’s NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS \n\n\n\nRequired Registration Steps: \n\n\n\n\nLog in to your MyISA account through this link > https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/login\n\n\n\nSelect “ISA Credentialing” to access the ISA Cred HQ system. \n\n\n\nLocate the applications that you may be eligible to apply for under Are you Ready to Apply for Eligibility and follow the link to determine eligibility. There is an application fee associated with the eligibility process; Application fees are found within the Program Guides for each of ISA’s credentials. Please see here > https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Which-Credential-is-Right-for-You\n\n\n\nAFTER you confirm your eligibility in ISA Cred HQ\, a list of upcoming exams will be given to you.\n\n\n\nEnroll for a written or computer-based exam. You will receive an email from ISA stating whether your application has been approved or denied. WATCH FOR THESE EMAILS.\n\n\n\n\n\nYour enrollment and exam fee must be received by the June 22nd deadline; there are no exceptions.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions about your application\, please get in touch with ISA. The Chapter does not have access to your application and cannot answer questions related to the application process. \n\n\n\nPlease check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with the ISA. \n\n\n\nPlease contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration.  Do not wait until the last minute to register! \n\n\n\nCheck-in starts at 9:00am and exam begins promptly at 9:30pm. This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Summer Conference\, July 14th in Ashwaubenon\, WI.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-isa-certified-urban-forest-professional-exam-2/
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SUMMARY:WAA 6th Annual Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Donations made by: Goodmark Nurseries. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWe are working with GOLF STATUS again this year to help run our golf outing.\n\n\n\nRegistration\, sponsorships\, raffle tickets and wristbands can be purchased at this link.\n\n\n\nRaffle tickets and wristbands can be purchased on site also.\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\nBroadlands Golf Club (18 Augusta Way\, North Prairie\, WI 53153)\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 21st\n\n\n\nShotgun Start: 8 am \n\n\n\nCheck In Begins at 7 am\n\n\n\n\nGolf Outing Package – $540/foursome includes (individuals welcome at $135 each): \n\n\n\n\n18 Holes\n\n\n\nFoursome Greens Fees & Cart\n\n\n\nMeals (Breakfast and Lunch) \n\n\n\n2 drink tickets per golfer\n\n\n\nSwag Bags\n\n\n\n\nSponsorships (sponsorship forms available here to pay by check) Form link \n\n\n\n\nSPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR! See GOLF STATUS website for details/ to pay by credit card.\n\nEvent Sponsor – $1000\n\n\n\nHole-in-One Sponsor – $1000\n\n\n\nFlag Sponsor – $1000\n\n\n\n\n\nHole Event Sponsors (Hole event sponsor also gets hole sponsorship)\n\n$250/hole event (6 3 available)\n\nClosest to the pin (par 3) (2  0 available on separate holes) SOLD!\n\n\n\nLong Drive Men \n\n\n\nLong Drive Women\n\n\n\nClosest to the pin in 2\n\n\n\nLong putt SOLD!\n\n\n\n\n\n$25 for all hole events – Prizes will be given out!\n\n\n\n\n\nHole Sponsors – $200/hole (12 11 available) – 1 SOLD\n\n\n\nMeal Sponsor -$500 (2 available)\n\n\n\nBeer Cart Sponsor -$500 (2  1 available) – 1 SOLD\n\n\n\n\nRaffle Ticket Sales – proceeds go towards Student Scholarships \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline for Teams – August 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline for Sponsorships – August 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\nRaffle Prizes and Donations are Still Needed!  We will accept these up until the event. \n\n\n\nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made within 14 days of the event\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event. \n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made via email to Tina Johnson or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-6th-annual-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Broadlands Golf Club\, 18 Augusta Way\, North Prairie\, 53153
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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UID:10000740-1789713000-1789920000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:2026 WAA Tree Climbing Championship
DESCRIPTION:Climbers from around WI compete to see who is the best of the best. The best man and best woman climbers will be sent to compete in the ITCC.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLegion Park – 1212 Charles St.\, DePere\, WI 54115\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday will include gear check\, walk-through\, and ascent and belayed speed climbing events. \n\n\n\nSaturday will be the remaining preliminary events and preliminary awards. \n\n\n\nSunday will be the Master’s Challenge and final awards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe success of our event would not be possible without the support of our many great Sponsors and Volunteers. Sign up early and come join us to compete or help\, you won’t regret the experience!\n\n\n\n\n\nClimbers and volunteers will receive CEUs!\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register for this competition\, and competitors must be current WAA members.  We are accepting 40 Wisconsin competitors and 5 Out of State competitors.  Register on time\, as the number of contestants is limited.  In agreement with other ISA chapters\, competitors may compete in only one chapter championship per year\, preferably their home chapter.  Contestants will be scheduled for all 5 preliminary events. \n\n\n\n\n\nIf registration fills up\, please contact Tina to be put on a waiting list\, including Out-of-State! \n\n\n\n\n\nWinners of the 2026 TCC will represent WI at the International TCC in 2027.\n\n\n\n\n\nView WAA Code of Conduct prior to registering. Must agree to follow this code of conduct (checkbox on the registration page).\n\n\n\n\n\nView approved gear list at https://www.itcc-isa.com/rulesregulations/equipment. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAll competitors and all volunteers who will be working at height during a competition or its set-up must submit to an inspection of all equipment and equipment systems before entering an event safety zone.  Bring a filled-in\, printed copy of the Gear Inspection Form with you to the competition.\n\n\n\n\n\nCOMPETITOR WAIVER – must be filled out prior to the competition (checkbox on the registration page).\n\n\n\n\n\nView updated rule book at https://www.itcc-isa.com/rules-regulations/rules.  Hard copies are also available for purchase on the ISA website.\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 28\, 2026.  Walk-ons not allowed!\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetitor Registration Fee: $125\n\n\n\n\n\nMust be a WAA MEMBER to compete!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorships\n\n\n\n\nThere are many sponsorships available.\n\n\n\nContact Nathan Schuettpelz for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging Options\n\n\n\nNEARBY HOTELS (just a couple listed\, there are more) (no reserved blocks) \n\n\n\n\n\nKress Inn\, Ascend Hotel Collection300 Grant St.\, DePere\, WI 54115920-403-5100http://choicehotels.com \n\n\n\nCobblestone Hotel & Suites499 Main Avenue\, DePere\, WI 54115920-278-0111http://staycobblestone.com  \n\n\n\n\n\nSleep Inn & Suites Green Bay South 1600 Lawrence Dr.\, DePere\, WI 54115920-351-4126http://choicehotels.com \n\n\n\nCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson2945 Allied St.\, Green Bay\, WI 54304920-336-6600http://choicehotels.com \n\n\n\nQuality Inn & Suites Green Bay2841 Ramada Way\, Green Bay\, WI 54304920-247-2595http://choicehotels.com \n\n\n\nCamping (no reserved blocks) \n\n\n\nShady Acres – 12.1 miles(20 mins)5422 Shady Acres Rd\,Denmark WI 54208920-863-8143 \n\n\n\nApple Creek Campground – 11.9 miles(16mins)N3831 County Rd UDe Pere\, WI 54115920-532-4386 \n\n\n\nBrown County Reforestation Camp Campground – 19.2 miles4418 Reforestation RdGreen Bay WI 54313920-448-6242 \n\n\n\nBay Shore Park\, Brown County -23.8 miles(26mins)5637 Sturgeon Bay RdNew Frankin\, WI 54229920-448-6242https://www.browncountywi.gov/community/parksdepartment/general-information/camping \n\n\n\nDevils River Campground – 20miles (27mins)16612 County Rd RMaribel\, WI 54227920-863-2812Campdevilsriver.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTentative Schedule\n\n\n\n\nFriday6:30 am Volunteer Registration Opens7:00 am Volunteer Meeting7:30 am-11:00 am Preliminary Event Setup11:00 am – 12:00 Lunch Provided for Volunteers12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Climber Registration Opens1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Competitor Walk Through2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Competitor Gear check4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Ascent & Belayed Speed Climbing Events – Starting w/ National Anthem6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Group Dinner \n\n\n\n\nSaturday7:00 am Climber and Volunteer Check-in7:30 am Welcome & National Anthem-w/ David Grahm8:00 am – 12:00 noon Preliminary EventsBox Lunches provided for Climbers & VolunteersEstimated 6:30 pm Preliminary events results\, awards\, dinner and the announcement of the Master’s Challenge competitors. \n\n\n\n\nSunday7:45 am Competitor Check in and Sequestration8:00 am Walk-through8:30 am Gear Check9:00 am First ClimberLunch will be provided for climbers and volunteersEstimated 3:00 pm Final awards will take place after the final competitor \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to VOLUNTEER or have any QUESTIONS about TCC?? Contact Gary Kohler or Shelly Wollerman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before September 4\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made within 14 days of the event\, although substitutions may be permitted as long as they are a WAA member or become a WAA member. Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion. Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event. \n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made via email to Tina Johnson.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Questions?? Contact Tina Johnson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 TCC Competitors and volunteers!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-waa-tree-climbing-championship/
LOCATION:Legion Park\, 1212 Charles Street\, De Pere\, Wisconsin\, 54115
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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UID:10000742-1790152200-1790181000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Medical Response Training (EMRT) For Tree Care Professionals
DESCRIPTION:OverviewThis course focuses on first aid for tree care professionals and the injuries common on the job site. We split students into groups and practice first aid treatments with each other. A short portion of the course is outside\, but 95% of the class is indoors. This is an 8-hour course with a lunch break in the middle. \n\n\n\nAttendees get hands-on experience with over $1\,000 worth of first aid supplies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurriculum \n\n\n\n\nJob Briefing/Emergency Action Plan\n\n\n\nHelicopter Landing Zones\n\n\n\nFirst Aid Kits\n\n\n\nPulses\n\n\n\nMoving Injured Patients\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Injuries\n\n\n\nCommon injuries\n\n\n\nWound Packing\n\n\n\nTourniquets\n\n\n\nBurns\n\n\n\nAllergic Reaction\n\n\n\nCrushing Injuries\n\n\n\nSuspension Trauma\n\n\n\nHigh Pressure Injection Injuries\n\n\n\nShock\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapacity: 20 students \n\n\n\nCost: $200 (plus a $6 credit card service fee) \n\n\n\nInclusions: Lunch and certificates of completion will be provided. \n\n\n\nCEU’s Available \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register click here: Register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information contact Shelly Wollerman at shellyw@soteriatrainings.com
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/emergency-medical-response-training-emrt-for-tree-care-professionals/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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UID:10000706-1790753400-1790784000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: September 30\, 2026 - WAA FALL SEMINAR
DESCRIPTION:Location: West Bend Insurance Company Prairie Center\, West Bend WI \n\n\n\nMore information and registration will be forthcoming!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/save-the-date-september-30-2026-waa-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:West Bend Mutual Insurance Company\, 1900 S. 18th Ave\, West Bend\, Wisconsin\, 53095\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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UID:10000732-1791104400-1791118800@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Racine – River Bend Nature Center – 3600 North Green Bay Road\, Racine WI 53404  \n\nThis year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs.    \n \n\nPort Washington Veterans Park on Saturday\, May 2nd.  This is part of their annual park clean up event. \nFox Point Village Hall on Saturday\, June 13th.  This is part of the Village’s 100th anniversary celebration.\nRiver Bend Nature Center on Sunday Oct. 4th.  This is part of the annual Chainsaw Carving and Art Festival.\n\n \nWe are seeking volunteers to help out with these events.  Each event needs the following: \n\n\nTree climbers to help kids in the trees\nPeople on the ground belaying the kids up the trees\nA couple logistical people  to outfit helmets and saddles and sign waiver forms. \n\nPlease use this link to view times for each event and to sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9A72EA7FA7-63327718-2026\n\n \nWe can use all the volunteers we can get.  This is great way to get active in the WAA\, even if you are not a tree climber. \n \nAny questions: contact August Hoppe  august@hoppetreeservice.com or 414-640-8714   \n\n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-2026-3/
LOCATION:Racine- Riverbend Nature Center\, 3600 North Green Bay Road\, Racine WI 53404\, Racine\, Wisconsin\, 53404\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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