NZ 2010 National Tree Climbing Championship
The STIHL / NZAA National Tree Climbing Championships were held at the Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland, November 12 & 13.
Marlies Laser, the event Co-ordinator held the event over two days around the very relaxed but not necessarily tranquil ‘dress circle’ of the Ellerslie Racecourse.
The contestants yet again managed to take the level of climbing up another notch, demonstrating skills and attitudes that will tie in our climbers at the top of the international tree.
Congratulations to those that made it through to the Masters competition. The final places were;
Men’s Masters
1 – Scott Forrest
2 – Ross Kite
3 – Tumai Laybourn
4 – Jawand Ngau Chun
Women’s Masters
1 – Chrissy Spence
2 – Nicky Ward-Allen
Other Awards
Best Rookie Award: Tumai Laybourn (first time NTCC and in the Masters)
Award for Spirit: Zane Wedding (best ever cheerleader)
Contribution Award: Tony Wilson (started working on from Wednesday!)
Helping Hand Award: Kiah Martin (NZ’s favourite Australian)
Thanks needs also to go out to all the judges and technicians, sponsors, climbers and all those that came along to take part in the 2010 event.
(photo: Matt Glen putting in a 'Super Effort')
