28th Annual Georgia Tree Climbing Championships
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
November 6-8th, 2026
Violet F. Stout Park
5420 Stout Pkwy SW
Lithia Springs, Georgia
Volunteers are critical to a successful tree climbing championship.
We cannot host this event without community support. It takes judges, technical volunteers, food runners, registration desk greeters, mulch spreaders, bag stuffers, trash managers, and a whole host of other behind-the-scenes people to make this event happen. Please consider donating a small amount of your time to help make this event successful.
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.
Discounted Hotel & FREE Camping Information to follow.
FREE camping is available at Violet Stout Memorial Park.
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
A discounted hotel rate of $119 a night is available at the Tru by Hilton Lithia Springs, 1270 Thornton Road Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122 USA. Please usethis linkto reserve your room or you may call the hotel directly at (678) 236-0005 and request the Georgia Arborist Association Group Rate. Make reservations by 10/6/26 for this price. (If you are staying before Friday, Nov. 6, or after Sunday, Nov. 8, please call the hotel for the special rate — CODE 90Z — on the extra nights.)