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Kentucky Tree Climbing Championship (KYTCC)
🌳 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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