2010 JAPAN TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIPS Rough Draft for Staff Sponsors and ISA PRODUCED AND PRESENTED BY TREE CLIMBING JAPAN SUPPORT FROM ISA AND ITCC

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1 2010 JAPAN TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIPS Rough Draft for Staff Sponsors and ISA PRODUCED AND PRESENTED BY TREE CLIMBING JAPAN SUPPORT FROM ISA AND ITCC Copyright and Pictures Tree Climbing Japan For use of any pictures or information contact

2 JAPAN TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND FOR THE SUPPORT FROM ISA AND ITCC THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WERE A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS

3 HOST CITY IIDA NAGANO JAPAN IIDA A CITY OF TREES IIDA IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE JAPAN ALPS IN NAGANO PREFECTURE IT IS A VERY PICTURESQUE AND CULTURAL FAMOUS FOR SAKURA TREES, FRUIT, FORESTRY, ANCIENT TRADITIONS AND FESTIBLES.

4 JTCC-Organized by Tree Climbing Japan JAA and Tree Climbing World ltd. Dr. John Gathright ISA Liaison Tree Climbing Japan Founder Chubu University Professor Mr. Hideki Kawajir Tree Expert TCJ Vice-President

5 Special Speeches and Seminars (6 ECU s) Mr. Kawajiri Hideki- Marvels and Fragility of Ancient Trees Dr. John Gathright -Tree Hazards and Safe Positioning

6 ISA CTW Waiver Knot Test Gear Inspection Rule Explanation ISA Tree Worker Skills Test Waiver Knot Test by Hideki Kawajiri and Liaison Proctor Dr. John Gathright

7 Mr. Hayashi Vice-Mayor Dr. John Judges, Climbers, VIP s 1 Mr. Hayashi, Mr. Furuta Mr. Shinii Back Row :Mr. Kawajiri, Dr. John,Mr. Hayashi,( forestry) Mr. Furuta, (Politician) Mr. Shinii (Tourism) Front Row: Climbers, Mr. Wada, Mr. Matsuoka, Mr. Nishmura, Mr. Tomioka,Mr. Takahashi, Mr. Kumagai, Mr Kubota, Mr. Ujita Pro Camera Man Mr. Goto

8 2010 VIP Judges and Climber Dr. John with Mr. and Mrs. Hara President of BungoBayashi Landscape TCJ Founder ISA LIASION ISA Arborist Dr. John Gathright Left to right: All judges ISA Certified Tree Worker Mr. Ando Mr. Nobihara, Mir. Watanabe Mr. Kawajiri Miss Itoh Mr. Geji Mr. Kobayashi Mr. Ondera Mr. Ogiso Mr. Nobuhara Hidden in Picture

9 Respect and Request Safety and Blessing from Trees Bowing to the Tree out of Respect Dr. John then everyone pour OSAKE to protect climbers, Judges, Spectators Offering OSAKE for safety Clapp hands to finish prayer so tree will send message to Nature Gods

10 Japanese Traditional Sacred Dragon Lion Blessing for Championship Shishimae- Dragon/Lion Troupe Shishi Biting Head gives Blessing Even bite John Jr. Gathright

11 Explaining About ISA and ITCC History Why ISA good for Japan and Meaning of Championship plus rules and introducing of Honorable Mr. Jim and Mr. Derek. Getting ready for introductions Spectators to see Throwline Event

12 Special ISA Persons Mr. Jim Skiera and Mr. Derek Vannice Translate Letter from ISA and explain 2010 JTCC is not Official ITCC Championship but appreciate support and help of ISA and ITCC follow rules and spirit and hope become ISA chapter in future. Much effort to explain ISA and why need in Japan but every event helps and getting more know. It obvious this year much more people know ISA from last year. This make TCJ happy for efforts are noticed also letter invite to demonstrate Japanese climbing and skill it bring happiness and pride to spectators. Dr. John finish explain about ISA is international and appreciate Japanese perspective and skills there is nothing lose from joining with ISA Explain the Summary each event and championship by board at each climbing event

13 Main Sponsors Sponsor Board is move to best seeing position each event Sponsor in Trees by Banner

14 Throwline Belay Speed Climb

15 Foot Locking

16 Aerial Rescue Event Crane Top View Rescue Preparation Rescue

17 Work Climb

18 Master Challenge Master Challenge Master Challenge Master Challenge JTCC 2010

19 2010 JTCC Master Champion Happy Exuberant jumping Joy First Place Mr. Teru Takahashi First Place New Tribe Harness, Yale Rope Blue Moon Dr. John Explain New Tribe super popular recreation saddle but also make Professional Saddle, President is Lady of great worth and big heart. New Tribe Tree Boat is going for next big Event Prize for everyone one. Explain Yale rope is of best quality and safety is pioneer in arborist ropes and is CE EN ANSI clear for safety of climbers

20 2010 JTCC Master Champions Second Place and Top Points for Preliminary Mr. Ujita Mr. Ujita excited about Climb Right Spike. Dr. John is explain about new spike improved and made with Japanese people in mind and heart. Mr. Ujita so happy about spike. Climb Right Spikes 2 nd Mr. Ujita 1 st Mr. Takahashi

21 2010 JTCC Third Prize Weaver Saddle Two 3 rd Place Weaver Saddle Explain about good workmanship and also why saddle not leather but says leather on poster. Everyone surprised it is company making for horse saddle too. Mr. John explain about meaning Weaver this is easy relate Japanese also many weaver who make kimono. This is good quality company. Weaver Saddle

22 Mr. Nobuhara Winners Judges Award ISC Port-a-Wrap Mr. Nobuhara is great Judge, top climber and president of landscape company he is so excited win Judges ISC Award

23 ISC Prizes for Judges and JAA-ATT TRAINERS This was also very exciting and fun for everyone. Tree Expert Mr. Kawajiri Receive ISC Prize ISC products new to Japan so this is get lots of interest and questions Dr. John is explain ISC and Safety Products Safety is part of name and company policy.

24 A Great Championship See you next year. TCJ- JTCC Ok Volunteer Staff, TCJ, Time to Clean up!