Work Day 2024
The CTPA would like to humbly thank Northeast Horticultural Services, Almstead Tree, Shrub and Lawn Care, Emmons Tree Service and Bartlett Tree Experts. These tree companies donated their equipment and crews to help get the trees for Seaside Park in top shape for the competition. In addition to getting the competition trees ready, they donated time to pruning an additional four trees. We thank these companies and their crews for being safe and professional and for supporting this event.
Just a reminder to everyone – Connecticut Tree Climbing Competition will be held next Saturday, May 4th, at Seaside Park in Bridgeport.
For climbers and volunteers, the day starts early, at 7 am. For everyone else, we hope to get the competition rolling by about 8 am.
There is no charge for attendance and parking is free. Attendees are only encouraged to bring their own food and refreshments, along with perhaps a blanket to sit on.
For those who have not yet attended a CTCC, it is well-worth the time spent. The preliminary competition begins in the morning and usually runs until the early afternoon. In the preliminary events, each of the climbers take at turn at each of the skill events:
- Ascent Event
- Throwline Accuracy
- Belayed Speed Climb
- Work Climb
- Aerial Rescue
Competitors are formed into groups. Throughout the preliminary events, each group circulates among the five events until all competitors have completed the circuit. At that point, the scores of the individual climbers totaled. The top three men and women climbers are then invited to participate in the Master’s Challenge.
Throughout the day, the skill, intelligence and athleticism of Connecticut’s tree care professionals, as well as those climbers from other states, is on display, as is their attention to safety, concern for the profession and respect for one another. The word ‘camaraderie’ is illustrated better at this event than at practically any other event one could mention. Climbers support climbers, and the attendees support climbers, in a way to shows a true passion for what tree climbing and tree care is all about.
It is a great thing to witness. You should check it out.
