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Kentucky Tree Climbing Championship (KYTCC)

October 10, 2025October 11, 2025

🌳 KYTCC – Shelby Park 🌳
📅 October 10–11, 2025
Friday: 3:30pm speed climb
Saturday: 7:45am – 2:00pm

Watch Kentucky’s best arborists climb, race, and compete for State Champion! 🧗‍♂️💨 Six thrilling events test speed, skill, and safety in real-world tree care challenges.

More than a competition, it’s a family-friendly celebration of the people who keep our trees healthy. 🍂 Stop by info tables to learn from local community partners!

Cheer, connect, and be inspired! 💪

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2025 KYTCC SCHEDULE

  • October 10-11, 2025
  • Shelby Park, 600 E Oak St., Louisville, KY 40203

For Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsorships or Exhibitor Booth go to “Get Tickets” or call (330-307-8651) or email info@ky-isa.org.

ATTENTION: All Climbers and Volunteers, please use the link above to access the Participation Waiver that needs to be filled out prior to the competition.


2025 KYTCC SCHEDULE

October 9-11, 2025

Shelby Park, Louisville, KY


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025

  • 9:00 am: Event set-up and Tree Pruning
  • 1:00 pm: Lunch and Judges Meeting

Lunch provided for Volunteers


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025

  • 7:30 am: Volunteer Roll Call/Meeting
  • 7:45 am – 2:00 pm: Site set-up
  • 3:00 pm: Mandatory Climber Check-in
  • 3:00 pm: Mandatory Climber Gear Check
  • 3:30 pm: Belayed Speed Climb
  • 6:00-7:15 pm: Events walk-thru

Lunch provided for Volunteers


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025

  • 7:00 am: Volunteers to Events
  • 7:30 am: Climber Roll call
  • 8:00 am: Climbers to first event
  • 7:45 am – 1:00 pm: Preliminary Events begin
  • 2:00 pm: Master’s Challenge Begins
  • 7:00 pm: Awards Ceremony… Pizza!

Lunch provided for Volunteers and Competitors

NOTE: All times are approximate.


 

Please be sure to check out our Exhibitors Booths & Kids’ Climb!!!

FOR SPONSORSHIP SEE: corypetry@gmail.com or Bonnie Burnick at info@ky-isa.org . Credit Card and VENMO available!

 

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