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2025 WAA Tree Climbing Championship

September 5 @ 8:00 am September 7 @ 4:00 pm

Mead Park, Stevens Point, WI

1201 W. Whitney St., Stevens Point, WI 54481


Friday will include education sessions with CEUs, gear check, walk-through, and ascent event.

Saturday will be the remaining preliminary events and preliminary awards.

Sunday will be the Master’s Challenge and final awards.


  • The 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!
  • Climbers and volunteers will receive CEUs!
  • You 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. IN STATE SPOTS ARE FILLED!!
  • If registration fills up, please contact Tina to be put on a waiting list, including Out-of-State! OUT OF STATE SPOTS ARE FILLED!!
  • Winners of the 2025 TCC will represent WI at the International TCC in 2026.
  • Educational sessions will be held on Friday with CEUs.
  • REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2025.  Walk-ons not allowed!
  • Competitor Registration Fee: $125
  • Must be a WAA MEMBER to compete!

Sponsorships

  • There are many sponsorships available.
  • Contact Gary Kohler for more information.

NEARBY HOTELS (just a couple listed, there are more) (no reserved blocks)

Cobbleston Hotel & Suites
1117 Centerpoint Dr., Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-343-0522
http://staycobblestone.com 

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
301 Division St. N, Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-345-7000
http://choicehotels.com

Camping (no reserved blocks)

River’s Edge Campground
3266 Campsite Dr., Stevens Point, WI 54482
715-344-8058
riversedgewisconsin.com

Jordan County Park Campground
WI-66 E, Hull, WI 54482
715-346-1433
reservations.co.portage.wi.us


Tentative Schedule

Friday
6:15 am Volunteer Registration Opens
7:00 am Volunteer Meeting
9:30 am-10:30 am Educational session Mike Maederer “ climbing Skills”
11:00 am – 12:00 noon- Educational session Cody Swartz “ Competition
Tricks”
Lunch Provided for Volunteers
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Climber Registration Opens
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Competitor Walk Through
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Competitor Gear check
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Ascent Event – Starting w/ National anthem- Kristen
Summers
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Group Dinner

Saturday
7:00 am Climber and Volunteer check-in
7:30 am welcome & National anthem-w/ David Grahm
8:00 am – 12:00 noon Preliminary events
Box Lunches provided for Climbers & Volunteers
Estimated 6:30 pm Preliminary events results, awards, dinner and the announcement of the Master’s Challenge competitors.

Sunday
7:45 am Competitor check in and sequestration
8:00 am Walk-through
8:30 am Gear check
9:00 am First climber
Lunch will be provided for climbers and volunteers
Estimated 3:00 pm Final awards will take place after the final competitor


Want to VOLUNTEER or have any QUESTIONS about TCC?? Contact Gary Kohler or Shelly Wollerman


READ REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING

Refunds will be made if requested on or before August 22, 2025 with a $20 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.

Notice 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.


Registration Questions?? Contact Tina Johnson


2023 TCC Competitors and volunteers!

1201 W. Whitney St.
Stevens Point,Wisconsin54481United States
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715-346-1531
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Venue

Mead Park
1201 W. Whitney St.
Stevens Point,Wisconsin54481United States
Phone
715-346-1531
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Details

Start:
September 5 @ 8:00 am
End:
September 7 @ 4:00 pm
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Venue

Mead Park
1201 W. Whitney St.
Stevens Point,Wisconsin54481United States
Phone
715-346-1531
View Venue Website
ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED!

PAYMENT AND RETURN POLICY