2025 Ohio Tree Climbing ChampionshipTcc Logo

May 31-June 1, 2025 @ Chadwick Arboretum

The purpose of the Ohio Tree Climbing Championship (Ohio TCC) is to provide a competitive learning environment for individuals working in the industry and to showcase the highest level of professional skills and safety. Competitive tree climbing also introduces the public to the skills professional tree climbing arborists must use for safe, professional tree work. 

Tree climbing competitions held around the world simulate the working conditions of arborists in the field. This year, we had 35 competitors plus 5 students. Competitors from Ohio, Michigan, Connecticut, and Canada, competed in five preliminary events: Aerial Rescue, Ascent, Belayed Speed Climb, Throwline, and Work Climb. First, second, and third-place medals were awarded in the preliminary events. Masters’ Challenge first-place winners received an ArborMaster prize package plus the opportunity to represent Ohio at the International Tree Climbing Championship in New Zealand in October.

Congratulations to the 2025 Competitors...

Masters' Challenge

Men's Division

Women's Division

1st Place

Dustin Ford (Score 252.33)

Anna Sonnenfeld

2nd Place

Nick Markley (Score 232.00

 

3rd Place

Evan Beck (Score 207.00)

 

Preliminary Events Men's Division Women's Division Collegiate Division
Aerial Rescue      
1st Place Evan Beck Anna Sonnenfeld Melissa Dougherty
2nd Place Nick Markley   Christine Kermond 
3rd Place Dustin Ford    
Ascent      
1st Place Val Brito (CT) Anna Sonnenfeld  
2nd Place Will Goodfellow (Canada)    
3rd Place Evan Beck    
Belayed Speed Climb      
1st Place Dustin Ford Anna Sonnenfeld Cutter Finley
2nd Place Sam Baltodano   Josiah Hull
3rd Place Eric Clos (MI)   Ashley Boozer
Throwline      
1st Place Josh Reinhardt Anna Sonnenfeld Josiah Hull
2nd Place Selvin Diaz   Cutter Finley
3rd Place James Benedetto   Melissa Dougherty
Work Climb      
1st Place Nick Markley Anna Sonnenfeld Cutter Finley
2nd Place Nick Rataiczak   Josiah Hull
3rd Place Selvin Diaz   Ashley Boozer

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