2012 Open Entry Form.pdf - Arbtalk

2012 3ATC
3ATC - Arboricultural Association Arborist
Tree Challenge
www.3atc.com
“Are you ARB enough?”
TO ENTER PLEASE READ AND COMPLETE THIS ENTRY FORM
To ensure a place in our events it is advisable to pre book your place in advance.
Please support our sponsors without them these events would not run.
Sponsor
Northern OPEN 26 th of MAY at The National Trusts Craigside Estate, Northumbria.
At this fantastic venue participants get to climb a full canopied parkland tree.
Sponsor
UK OPEN 15 th 16 th JUNE at the Arboricultural Associations Arb Fair, Cirencester.
At a new location a large Cedar awaits climbers at this location.
Sponsor
SOUTH EAST OPEN 14 th 15 th JULY at The Arb and Forestry Event, Shipbourne, Kent.
Our faithful Old Oak awaits new and old climbers at this location.
Please post your completed entry forms to:
The 3ATC- CCC C/O The Office, Heather Lodge, Abney, Nr Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1AH.
It is essential that all competitors sign and return a completed entry form and fee to us as soon as possible to receive their entry pack.
Entering this challenge is competitive but can also be educational and a bit of fun for climbers of all abilities and experiance. Please
encourage and respect your fellow climbers, one day you may be working together.
Following the event we reserve the right to use your image in any publicity or promotional material we may produce including
photographs on our website. Photographs and editorial may also be appearing in the trade press.
Entry Fees have been retained at only £10 per climber per location.
Please make entry fees payable to
“The Arboricultural Association”

2012 3ATC-CCC Entry Form
Competitor Name: ……………………………………………………….………………………..
Competitor Address:…………………………………………………..…………………………..........
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Postcode…………………………………………………..……………………………………
Competitor Telephone No: ………………………………………..………………………………….
Best contact number:
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Competitor Email …………………………………………………..…………………………………..
Please tick to confirm the following documents have been included in your application:
I have signed and enclosed the waiver form
I would like to climb in the Northern Open 26 th May
I would like to climb in the UK OPEN 15 th June
I would like to climb in the UK OPEN 16 th June
I would like to climb in the SE OPEN 13 th July
I would like to climb in the SE OPEN 14 th July
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I meet the correct criteria and would like to enter the category as marked below:
I am would like to enter in the Novice Category □ Please tick appropriate box
I am would like to enter in the Expert Category □
I am would like to enter in the Premier Category □
Entry Fee Enclosed £10 Northern Open □ £10 UK OPEN □ Please tick
I have read and understand the entry requirements and we agree to abide by the challenge rules and
waiver.
Signed: ……………………………………….:……………………………………………..
Print Name : ………………………………………………………………………..
Date: DD………./MM…………./ 2012

2012 ARBORIST TREE CHALLENGE - WAIVER FORM
A.T.C WAIVER AND HOLD-HARMLESS BY CONTESTANT
In consideration of acceptance of my application for entry as a contestant in the competition, I hereby waive any
and all claims I may have at any time, and any and all claims which might otherwise he made by, or on behalf
of, or on account of me, or by any person or entity in any way as my subrogees against THE
ARBORICULTURAL ASSOCIATION, ARBJOBS its officers, directors, employees, agents, members, guests,
invitees, and any person who would be lawfully entitled to indemnification from any of them for any liability to,
or on behalf of, or on account of me, for any injuries or damages of any kind what so ever arising on account of
or in consequence of my activities or participation in the ARBORIST TREE CHALLENGE, or in any other
way related to the ARBORIST TREE CHALLENGE. I further agree to hold THE ARBORICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION, its officers, directors, employees, agents, sponsors, members, guests, and invitees, safe and
harmless from any expense for defense, settlement or payment of damages, or other expenses relating in any
way to injuries sustained by me in any way related to the 3ATC/CCC – A.A. ARBORIST TREE CHALLENGE
– CCC . I recognise and assume all risks and danger involved in my participation, and will not under any
circumstances rely upon the care, attention, or assurance of anyone other than myself for matters relating to my
safety.
Arborist Signature : Print Dated
Please prioritise by circling 1-10 what workshops you would like to see at these events:
1 = Low Priority 10 = High Priority
Advanced Friction Hitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Redirects and Retrievable Redirects 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Knots Hitches and Hanks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Single Rope Tree Access S.R.T and Foot Locking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Throw Line Techniques Double line and Double bagging 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Simple Rigging Systems 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
What to look for - Equipment Inspection and Management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Inspecting your Tree Prior to Climbing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Work Site Safety Management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Emergency First Aid 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Aerial Rescue Techniques 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Based on the general priority we will try to organize some guests to run workshops for you.