New Zealand Tree Climbing Competition Champions
New Zealand's international Tree Climbing record is something to be truly proud of. The foundation of this strong level of achievement is borne out of an enthusiastic and supportive local tree climbing community and a high-quality base of top climbers at the regional and national level.
New Zealand climbers have been to the very top of the Tree Climbing 'ladder' and have had regular champions in Men's and Women's International competitions in recent times.
Photo: Scott Forrest (right) and Nicky Ward-Allen (centre) with James Kilpatrick, as the kiwi contingent of climbers at the 2013 ITCC in Toronto. Scott and Nicky repeat the heroics of 2011 and win both the Men’s and Women’s World Titles.
Two other NZ climbers have also been world Champions - the amazing Chrissy Spence (3 World titles - 2005, 2007 & 2011) and Elena O'Neill (2006) – showing that the women climbers in NZ are easily the best in the world.
NEW ZEALAND HONORS BOARD
The following lists National Champion, as well as NZ climber placings at both the ITCC and APTCC.
NTCC Champions – A list of New Zealand National Championship winners
ITCC Placings – A list of NZ climbers placings at the ITCC
APTCC Placings – A list of NZ climbers placings at the APTCC
OTHER RECORDS
The following lists key national and international records. All New Zealand climbers unless otherwise noted.
ITCC Men’s Footlock World Record
15 metres: James Kilpatrick
World Record Time: 13.65
(Set at 2011 APTCC, Singapore)
ITCC Women’s Footlock World Record
15 metres: Nicky Ward Allen
World Record Time: 19.55
(Set at NZ Speed Tree Climbing Trans-Tasman Championship)
12 metres*: Nicky Ward Allen
World Record Time: 13.26
(Set at 2010 ITCC, Chicago)
* No longer competed for
NZ National TCC Titles – Male
Most National Titles
4 Titles: Tony Wilson
3 Titles: Paul Wynen, Andrew Harrison, Scott Forrest, James Kilpatrick
Most Consecutive National Titles
3 Titles: Paul Wynen, Andrew Harrison, Tony Wilson, Scott Forrest, James Kilpatrick
NZ National TCC Titles – Female
Most National Titles
6 Titles: Chrissy Spence
5 Titles: Nicky Ward-Allen
Most Consecutive National Titles
4 Titles: Nicky Ward-Allen
3 Titles: Chrissy Spence
International TCC Titles – Male
Most International Titles
9 Titles: Bernd Strasser (Germany)
4 Titles: Scott Forrest (NZ)
3 Titles: Ken Palmer (USA), Mark Chisholm (USA)
2 Titles: Sam Noonan (USA), Bob Hunter (USA), Bob Weber (USA)
Most Consecutive International Titles
3 Titles: Bernd Strasser (Germany)
2 Titles: Sam Noonan (USA), Bob Hunter (USA), Scott Forrest (NZ)
International TCC Titles – Female
Most International Titles
3 Titles: Chrissy Spence (NZ), Josephine Hedger (UK)
Most Consecutive International Titles
No consecutive ITCC titles held
Asia-Pacific TCC Titles – Male
Most APTCC Titles
3 Titles: James Kilpatrick
2 Titles: Scott Forrest
Most Consecutive APTCC Titles
3 Titles: James Kilpatrick
2 Titles: Scott Forrest
Asia-Pacific TCC Titles – Female
Most APTCC Titles
4 Titles: Chrissy Spence
1 Title: Nicky Ward-Allen
Most Consecutive APTCC Titles
3 Titles: Chrissy Spence