September 18 @ 6:30 am – September 20 @ 4:00 pm
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.
Legion Park – 1212 Charles St., DePere, WI 54115
Friday will include gear check, walk-through, and ascent and belayed speed climbing events.
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.
- If registration fills up, please contact Tina to be put on a waiting list, including Out-of-State!
- Winners of the 2026 TCC will represent WI at the International TCC in 2027.
- View WAA Code of Conduct prior to registering. Must agree to follow this code of conduct (checkbox on the registration page).
- View approved gear list at https://www.itcc-isa.com/rulesregulations/equipment.
- All 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.
- COMPETITOR WAIVER – must be filled out prior to the competition (checkbox on the registration page).
- View updated rule book at https://www.itcc-isa.com/rules-regulations/rules. Hard copies are also available for purchase on the ISA website.
- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 28, 2026. Walk-ons not allowed!
- Competitor Registration Fee: $125
- Must be a WAA MEMBER to compete!
Sponsorships
- There are many sponsorships available.
- Contact Nathan Schuettpelz for more information.
Lodging Options
NEARBY HOTELS (just a couple listed, there are more) (no reserved blocks)
Kress Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
300 Grant St., DePere, WI 54115
920-403-5100
http://choicehotels.com
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
499 Main Avenue, DePere, WI 54115
920-278-0111
http://staycobblestone.com
Sleep Inn & Suites Green Bay South
1600 Lawrence Dr., DePere, WI 54115
920-351-4126
http://choicehotels.com
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
2945 Allied St., Green Bay, WI 54304
920-336-6600
http://choicehotels.com
Quality Inn & Suites Green Bay
2841 Ramada Way, Green Bay, WI 54304
920-247-2595
http://choicehotels.com
Camping (no reserved blocks)
Shady Acres – 12.1 miles(20 mins)
5422 Shady Acres Rd,
Denmark WI 54208
920-863-8143
Apple Creek Campground – 11.9 miles(16mins)
N3831 County Rd U
De Pere, WI 54115
920-532-4386
Brown County Reforestation Camp Campground – 19.2 miles
4418 Reforestation Rd
Green Bay WI 54313
920-448-6242
Bay Shore Park, Brown County -23.8 miles(26mins)
5637 Sturgeon Bay Rd
New Frankin, WI 54229
920-448-6242
https://www.browncountywi.gov/community/parksdepartment/
general-information/camping
Devils River Campground – 20miles (27mins)
16612 County Rd R
Maribel, WI 54227
920-863-2812
Campdevilsriver.com
Tentative Schedule
Friday
6:30 am Volunteer Registration Opens
7:00 am Volunteer Meeting
7:30 am-11:00 am Preliminary Event Setup
11:00 am – 12:00 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 & Belayed Speed Climbing Events – Starting w/ National Anthem
6:30 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 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.
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
2025 TCC Competitors and volunteers!
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