27th Annual Georgia Tree Climbing Championship (Competitor)

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 18th at 6PM

Please read the below information before registering.

1. Please review all policies and procedures and code of conduct ahead of time. This information can be found here.
   
   

2. Important Notice: The company axe award rules have changed. TCC Company Axe Award -- The company axe award will be given to the company who has the top 3 competitors ranked in the competition.   In order to be considered for the company axe, the winning company must be a member of the Georgia Arborist Association in good standing and have completed at least 10 hours of volunteer work directly related to the tree climbing championship of that calendar year. These volunteer hours can be completed on the workday prior to the competition or during the competition itself as a judge or volunteer. The volunteer hours do not have to be completed by the climbers in the competition but can be completed by any member of the same company or representative. Volunteer hours can be judge, technical or non-technical positions.   

3. IF REGISTRATION FOR YOUR GROUP FILLS UP PLEASE GET ON THE WAITLIST...CANCELLATIONS HAPPEN.  30 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT IF IN STATE HAS NOT FILLED UP, WE WILL CALL OUT OF STATE WAITLISTERS....FIRST REPLIES WILL RECEIVE THE OPEN SPOTS.
   
   

4. Do NOT register for a female spot if you are male and did not get a spot. Just because these spots are available does not mean that we will give them to you. This is grounds for disqualification.

5. Please plan to show up if you register. You cannot pass your spot to your friend if you cancel. It will go to the next person on the waiting list. We don't want to call people at the last minute from the waiting list because you decided not climb. Be courteous and give us advance notice.

6. Please plan for the Friday 4pm check in time for Gear Check. If you do not show up for Gear Check, you will not be allowed to climb.

7. Work Day is OCTOBER 3rd.
   
   

27th Annual

Georgia Tree Climbing Championships

November 14-16th, 2025

Violet F. Stout Park

5420 Stout Pkwy SW

Lithia Springs, Georgia

***IF REGISTRATION FOR YOUR GROUP FILLS UP PLEASE GET ON THE WAITLIST...CANCELLATIONS HAPPEN.  30 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT IF IN STATE HAS NOT FILLED UP, WE WILL CALL OUT OF STATE WAITLISTERS....FIRST REPLIES WILL RECEIVE THE OPEN SPOTS.

FULL Schedule/Agenda Coming Soon!

• November 14 - (Must be checked in by 4pm) Gear Check and Camping Set up.

• November 15 - Tree Climbing Championship - Qualifying Events & Awards Dinner with after-party 

• November 16 - Tree Climbing Championship - Masters Challenge

Bring the family!  Spectators are Free and there will be a Family Fun Climb, Food Trucks, Touch and Truck and other events for all ages to enjoy!

If you wish to also sign up as a sponsor  you can find those sign up links below.  A separate sign up is required for each to help us stay organized and give you the best experience.  THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation!

• Sponsorship Registration HERE

• Volunteer Registration HERE

27th Annual Georgia Tree Climbing Championship (SPONSOR REGISTRATION)Discounted Hotel & FREE Camping Information to follow.

Important Reminder - we are representing our industry  and expect high community attendance which is a great opportunity to educate the public on proper arboriculture practices.  This event is at a public park so please abide by these rules:

• no smoking

• no open containers

• all pets on a leash 

• no open fires - sorry no fire pits

HOTEL INFORMATION

COMING SOON>

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Please consider becoming a sponsor!

Judges and Technical Volunteers Register Here

This is at least one full day commitment on day of event. This is IN THE COMPETITION RING. If you do not have experience, but would like to learn, we welcome your participation, but please let us know so we can assign you a less technical position.

All Other Volunteers Register Here

This sign up is for general Volunteering with Various jobs as needed including: set up (stuffing bags, organizing tables, etc.), registration, swag sales, trash duty, parking assistance, lunch running, score running etc. You will assigned a position upon arrival based on the need at the time and your abilities

We also need sponsors. If you would like to learn more about Sponsorship, please visit this page. 

Competitor Registration will open August 18th. 

More details about camping, lodging, event schedule will be released as the event date gets closer.