INTERNATIONAL TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP WORK CLIMB Revised 201 Safety glasses Lost or dropped PPE or piece of Bonus / Penalty Guidelines Climbing-style helmet equipment - Exemplary performance Appropriate footwear Equipment left in tree (Rule.10.2) 2 - Very Good performance Approved climbing saddle/harness Performed unsafe practice 1 - Efficient, well planned Approved climbing line Broke sizeable limb 0 - Average performance Approved handsaw and scabbard Late for event -1 - Below Average performance Approved work positioning lanyard Unsafe Act -2 - Poor performance Appropriate clothing Misconduct - Unsafe performance/practice WORK STATIONS (+0 points possible) Entries in shaded boxes (Scoring points and Unsafe Acts) must be the same for all judges Handsaw Station Completed task (ring bell w/handsaw) + Climber Name: Failure to call warning - Did not use lanyard correctly - Climber Number: Judge's discretionary points + +2 +1 0-1 -2 - Judge: JUDGING GUIDELINES -- Contestants who fail to visit a station or fail to sound Limb Toss Station the landing horn will not receive any time points for the Completed task (ring bell w/ handsaw; throw single limb) + event and no positive points for that station. Hit target first throw + Hit target second throw +2 -- If a contestant reaches the time limit and has not Failure to call warning - completed the climb, he or she will not receive time Did not use lanyard correctly - points for the event and will only receive scoring points accumulated up to that point. Judge's discretionary points + +2 +1 0-1 -2 - --Judges shall assign bonus or penalty points for each Pole Pruner Station station based on their assessment of the climber's Completed task (ring bell w/ 2 hands on pole saw) + skill and safety, and taking in to account any practices Failure to call warning - that may be damaging to the tree. Did not use lanyard correctly - TIME Used wrong end of the pole - Minutes Seconds 1/100th Did not properly rehang the pole. - Timer 1 Judge's discretionary points + +2 +1 0-1 -2 - Limb Walk Station Enter 999 (mins) if any station is missed / not completed Completed task (Walk limb out; ring bell w/ handsaw; walk limb back) +2 Did not activate buzzer. +6 Failure to call warning... - TIME POINT CALCULATION TO BE FILLED OUT AT SCORER S TABLE Did not use lanyard correctly - Contestants time in Seconds (total) minus ( - ) Judge's discretionary points + +2 +1 0-1 -2 - Fastest contestant's time in seconds Timer 2 Final Descent and Landing Station TOTAL Completed task (sound horn/bell w/ hand, land w/o falling) + Divided by 10 Double bullseye +4 Total Deduction points Single bullseye + Subtract from 0 Double outside circle +2 TOTAL POINTS FOR TIME (Y) Single outside circle +1 Failure to call warning - STATION POINTS Judge's discretionary points + +2 +1 0-1 -2 - Note: If the climber touches the tree below the mark -- no landing (bullseye) points. (Rule.7.9) UNSAFE ACTS Determined by the event head judge. 0 - DQ TIME POINTS (Y).. TOTAL
Revised 201 INTERNATIONAL TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP WORK CLIMB - SCORING THE LANDING If any part of the foot is touching the line the score is the lower point 1. Points per foot not touching the line 2. Points per foot outside the inner circle but inside the outer circle. Zero points if foot is outside or touching outer circle 2 points 1 point.7. Contestants can receive up to 4 additional points for landing in a standing position on the 2-meter-diameter target. Contestants must score with both feet planted and under control. When a contestant lands with one foot, that foot must remain stationary until the second foot is planted, at this time the score will be determined. A contestant can land outside the target with the initial contact foot and step into the Bulls-eye to increase points however, should the contestant attempt to increase points by moving the initial contact foot, zero bonus landing (bull's-eye) points will be awarded. Double bullseye Single bullseye Single bullseye 4 points points points Double outside circle Single outside circle 2 points 1 point 0 POINTS
INTERNATIONAL TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP Revised 2011 AERIAL RESCUE Judge: Climber #: Climber Name: Safety glasses Lost or dropped PPE or piece of 10 point Station Performance point station Climbing-style helmet equipment 0-0 Unsafe 0 Appropriate footwear Performed unsafe practice 1-2 Poor 1 Approved climbing saddle/harness Unsafe act - 4 Fair 2 Approved climbing line Broke sizeable limb - 6 Good Approved work positioning lanyard Late for event 7-8 Very Good 4 Appropriate clothing Misconduct 9-10 Exceptional PRE-ASSESSMENT (0 10 points) Casualty Assessment / Communication with victim Check site safety / Site hazards Rescue plan and procedure ACCESS & TIE-IN POINT (0 points) Appropriate, efficient access / Ascent Visual tree inspection / Pre-Climb assessment Start emergency call procedures / Communication with emergency responder Rope control and use Scoring Guidelines: Appropriate communication / Directions to injured climber MOVEMENT TO CASUALTY Safe, smooth, efficient movement (0 - points) Assessment of casualty / Communication to EMT HANDLING OF CASUALTY (0-10 points) Assessment of casualty / Communication to EMT Handling and support of injured climber Appropriate casualty care DESCENT Position relative to casualty (0 - points) Well planned / Smooth / Controlled descent Control of self and casualty TOUCHDOWN (0 - points) Touchdown appropriate for injury Appropriate communication / Directions to EMT Suitable tie-in point / Secure climbing system Rope control and use Rescue plan and procedure Preparation for decent Appropriate communication / Directions to EMT Rope control and use Transfer of responsibility to EMT Smooth landing JUDGES DISCRETIONARY BONUS* (0 10 points) *Only to be awarded if event completed within the time limit Overall use of safe work practices and techniques Quality of casualty care Use of appropriate and/or innovative equipment and techniques Overall demonstration of skill and knowledge Overall communication skills PENALTY (- points) Failure to issue an audible warning before descent. (Rule 4.4.1) Deduction TIMER A TIMER B Minutes: Seconds : 1/100th Minutes: Seconds : 1/100th
INTERNATIONAL TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP Revised 201 THROWLINE Safety glasses Lost or dropped PPE or piece of Climber Name: Climbing-style helmet equipment Appropriate footwear Performed unsafe practice Appropriate clothing Breaking a limb > Climber Number: Approved throw weight Breaking limbs within diameter range Approved climbing line Late for event 2 Uncontrolled throws Head Judge: Failures to issue audible warning Misconduct for Installation of for Installation for Target Climbing Line for Target of Climbing Line 10 +..... 10 +. SIDE 1 7 +...... 4 SIDE 2 7 +. 4 +..... +.... +... 2 +. 2 Side 1 Side 2 FIRST SCORE TIME FINAL SCORE TIME Minutes: Seconds: 1/100th Minutes: Seconds: 1/100th Timer 1 Timer 2 PENALTIES: No Climbing Line is installed:..... - (Side 1 + Side 2) Stuck Throwline: -1-2 - -1 point per Throwline. TOTAL PENALTIES Failing to control a throw weight or climbing (Max = Minus 1) - DQ line within the event area:.... Breaking a limb within the -1-2 DQ diameter range*. -1 point per each failure to FINAL SCORE -1-2 DQ issue an audible warning:........ (Side 1 + Side 2 - Penalties) * Prior to the start of the event, the Event Head Judge shall establish the minimum and maximum limb diameters for each point penalty; and the maximum limb size for disqulification. (Rules.2.17 and.2.18) SCORING GUIDELINES: Both ends of throwline/rope must be "touching the ground" for score to count. (Rule.1) The throwline or climbing line may be manipulated into a target area to score. (On the tape or paint scores) The contestant must inform the event head judge to register a score. The first score time will be recorded when the event head judge approves the contestant s request for a score. (Rule.2.8) Final time is recorded when: a) both climbing lines are properly installed, b) contestant request time to stop, or c) time has expired. (Rule.2.20)
INTERNATIONAL TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP Revised 201 SECURED FOOTLOCK Safety glasses Lost or dropped PPE or a piece of Climber Name: Climbing-style helmet equipment Appropriate footwear Performed unsafe practice Appropriate clothing Second offense for hand Climber Number: Approved climbing saddle/harness above friction hitch Approved climbing line Late for event Approved friction hitch Misconduct Head Judge: Approved descending device Contestant Time: Timer A: Timer B: Timer C: Seconds : 1/100th Seconds : 1/100th Seconds : 1/100th Timer D: Timer E: Seconds : 1/100th Seconds : 1/100th Record time to nearest PENALTY: Contestant's Hundredth of a Second A three second penalty will be added Average Time plus penalty: + Example: 2:26 to the contestant s time for placing their hand on or above the friction hitch.
INTERNATIONAL TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP Revised 201 BELAYED SPEED CLIMB Safety glasses Lost or dropped PPE or piece of Climber Name: Climbing-style helmet equipment Appropriate footwear Performed unsafe practice Appropriate clothing Breaking a limb > Climber Number: Approved climbing saddle/harness Late for event Approved climbing line Unsafe act Approved climbing hitch or device Misconduct Head Judge: Contestant Time: Timer A: Timer B: Timer C: Minutes: Seconds : 1/100th Minutes: Seconds : 1/100th Minutes: Seconds : 1/100th Timer D: Timer E: Minutes: Seconds : 1/100th Minutes: Seconds : 1/100th Contestants Avg. Time:
International Tree Climbing Championship Masters Challenge Revised 201 Safety Glasses Lost or dropped PPE or piece Climbing-style Helmet of equipment Climber Name: Appropriate Footwear Failure to remain tied in Approved Climbing Saddle/harness Late for event Approved Climbing Line 2 uncontrolled throws Judge: Approved Handsaw Misconduct Approved Work Positioning Lanyard Other Appropriate Clothing Installation of Climbing line (18 possible points) Bonus Throw method/ Throwline Installation Height of Crotch technique, skill displayed 1st try 2nd try rd try 4th try th try 10 8 6 4 2 4 2 1 2 1 0 *No installation points or height points after th throw bonus points may be awarded if applicable. Set up of Climbing line/equipment and Entry into tree Set up: Visual Tree Assessment Entry: Installation of Climbing line/equipment Safe and Efficient Set up Method: Suitable, Safe, Always secure Ascent: Smooth, Fluid, Efficient use of energy Work Stations (240 possible points, 60 each Station) Handsaw A) Maintain proper tension in the fall-protection or work positioning system B) Rope Management (1 possible points) (Enter 0, 1, 2, or in each box ) (Enter 0 thru 10 in each box) Limb Toss Handsaw Scoring Guidelines 0 - Unsafe/Poor Performance 1 - Fair Performance 2 - Good Performance - Exceptional Performance Limb Walk Scoring Guidelines: 9-10 Exceptional Performance 7-8 Good Performance - 6 Adequate Performance - 4 Fair Performance 1-2 Poor Performance C) Tie-in point or re-direct suitable for situation and work station D) Confident posture and balance at station E) Overall work plan, selection of route, control of movement to and from station F) Correctly completed activity at station (0 or 10 for handsaw and limb walk stations; 0, 4, 6, 8, or 10 for Limb toss station) Sub Descent, landing, and retrieval of gear after last station (12 possible points) (Enter 0, 1, 2, or in each box ) Well-planned descent, rope control, not dangling (tangled) Proper descent speed, smooth descent, balanced landing Smooth gear retrieval, done without struggle Safe/Controlled gear retrieval Judge s Bonus (1 possible points, maximum for each) Overall demonstration of skill, style and presentation. Use of innovative techniques and equipment. Overall safe work practices and techniques, Scoring Guidelines 0 - Unsafe/Poor Performance 1 - Fair Performance 2 - Good Performance - Exceptional Performance (Enter 0 thru in each box) Scoring Guidelines- Limb Toss (Must first ring bell) 10 - Hit target first throw 8 - Hit target second throw 6 - Hit target third throw 4 - Rang bell but did not hit target 0 - Did not hit target or ring bell Deductions (Please List) 0 to points Judge s for Unsafe Acts, Poor Performance or Technique. (Should be 0 or negative 1- points) - -20 Mandatory deduction for failing to remove all equipment from the tree. - (Should be 0 or negative 20 points) (Should be 0 or up to -2) - Min: 1/100: Sec: OFFICIAL TIME (00 Points Maximum)