Tree Climbing Championship

MW-ISA Tree Climbing Championship

June 5-7, 2026
Kirkwood Park - Kirkwood, MO

Photography Talent and Credit: Chase Eckley, Ryan Lawn & Tree
Instagram: @Chase.Eckley

MW-ISA Tree Climbing Championship

June 4-6, 2027
Kirkwood Park - Kirkwood, MO

2027 MW-ISA Tree Climbing Competition Schedule

FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2027
8:00 am – 4:00 pm: Site set-up – Kirkwood Park (Volunteers, Judges & Staff)
10:00 am - 2:00 pm: First-Time Climbers Class hosted by Ryan Lawn & Tree
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: MANDATORY Judges & Volunteer Meeting – Kirkwood Park
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: MANDATORY Event walk thru and gear inspection- Kirkwood Park
(Pizza will be served for climbers, judges and volunteers at 5:30 pm)

SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2027
6:00 am – 7:00 am: Breakfast at Kirkwood Park (bagels and coffee)
7:15 am: Roll call and briefing at your event by head judges
7:30 am: Competition Begins - Preliminary Events
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch Break
4:00 pm: Finish Events
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Preliminary Events Award Ceremony

SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2027
7:30 am: Roll call – Kirkwood Park
8:00 am: Master’s Challenge Begins
12:00 pm: Final Award’s Ceremony

Note: All times are approximate.

IMPORTANT
TCC INFORMATION:

Sponsorship Opportunity:

Interested in Sponsoring a future MWISA Tree Climbing Championship? Contact Staff@mwisa.org to learn more!

• Champion’s Sponsor - $2,000

• Master’s Challenge Sponsor - $600

• Friday Evening Check-In / Pizza Social Sponsor - $500

• Climber Breakfast Sponsor - $500

• Climber Lunch Sponsor - $500

• Individual Event Sponsor - $500

• Vendor Space - $250

Be a Vendor at the 2027 TCC - Vendors will have a 10x10 space available outdoors. Climber donations with a value of $250 or more is also requested to secure a vendor space.

PAST TCC RESULTS