- Location
- central texas
When and where is the Texas Comp this year?
Texas Comp?
- Thread starter jodystreeserv3
- Start date
- Location
- Austin, TX
Tree Climbing Competition 2010
Bob Woodruff Park, Plano, TX
Friday May 21st - Saturday 22nd
Winner of this year's competition will represent the Texas Chapter in the International competition in Lisle, IL on July 24th-25th. This is the best event of the year for a working climber to attend if you want to improve your skills.
Pre-Competition Workshop
Thursday May 20th
8:30am - 4:30pm
Advanced Tree Climbing Demonstration by Guy LeBlanc. An outdoor demonstration of modern climbing, energy saving and aerial rescue techniques for the working climber. Registration will open Wednesday Feb 17th.
Bob Woodruff Park, Plano, TX
Friday May 21st - Saturday 22nd
Winner of this year's competition will represent the Texas Chapter in the International competition in Lisle, IL on July 24th-25th. This is the best event of the year for a working climber to attend if you want to improve your skills.
Pre-Competition Workshop
Thursday May 20th
8:30am - 4:30pm
Advanced Tree Climbing Demonstration by Guy LeBlanc. An outdoor demonstration of modern climbing, energy saving and aerial rescue techniques for the working climber. Registration will open Wednesday Feb 17th.
- Location
- Fayetteville AR
What will be the deadline to sign up? I'm going to try to make it this year!
- Location
- central texas
I thought it was in waco this year? Thats what they said at last years comp
- Location
- Austin, TX
I'm not aware of a deadline for registering, though I'm sure there are limits. more info here: http://www.isatexas.com/
- Location
- Souther Austin, TX
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this is a real fun comp. you guys can count me in.
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Keep in mind Jeff that Kerville is the weekend after and 3.5 hours away, so maybe you wont have as much fun as you did last year.
this is a real fun comp. you guys can count me in.
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Keep in mind Jeff that Kerville is the weekend after and 3.5 hours away, so maybe you wont have as much fun as you did last year.
- Location
- Austin, TX
I've heard there is a decent state park near the competition where you can camp. I'll be doing that unless it's rainy, much prefer it to motels. If there are any interested buzzers it would be fun to hang out around a fire and catch up. Let me know if anyone is interested so I can look into booking some spots.
- Location
- Souther Austin, TX
I 'm om board Dorian. Are you taking the family?
- Location
- Retired in Minneapolis
There are a couple of Corps of Engineers campgrounds on Lake Lavon:
http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/lavon/
http://www.collinpark.com
Both of them are pretty close to the park.
http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/lavon/
http://www.collinpark.com
Both of them are pretty close to the park.
- Location
- Austin, TX
Thanks for the suggestions Tom. Do you know which one is nicer/quieter?
Paul, my family isn't coming because my wife will have to work. I don't know if I would camp if they were coming because usually techs and judges meet at 7 at the park and I can't see myself getting all packed up and having the wife and kid ready by six am, they would probably kill me if I tried.
I was thinking of camping superlight. Matt and sleeping bag in the chip box for quick packing in the morning.
Paul, my family isn't coming because my wife will have to work. I don't know if I would camp if they were coming because usually techs and judges meet at 7 at the park and I can't see myself getting all packed up and having the wife and kid ready by six am, they would probably kill me if I tried.
I was thinking of camping superlight. Matt and sleeping bag in the chip box for quick packing in the morning.
- Location
- Retired in Minneapolis
No clue...I have round COE campgrounds pretty decent.
- Location
- Austin, TX
I'll do a headcount a month or so before and try to reserve some spaces. Sometimes campgrounds near big cities get really crowded on weekends
- Location
- Austin, TX
Last time we were up there, I camped at East Fork Park on Lake Lavon (http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/lavon/Information/east fork_handout.pdf). It's far from being an isolated experience, but when I was there I was the only one in the tent area. There were several central sites that might as well have been one big one, but the outer rim had a few sites that weren't too bad. It also happened to be kinda cold and rainy, which meant I had it pretty much to myself (though it seemed it was about to get a little more crowded for the weekend as I was leaving).
I would say it was a fine place for sleeping while up for the contest, but no way would I choose it as a camping destination. I would also worry that it might be a madhouse if the weather is nicer. No idea about any other places nearby that might be better (asked at the time and nobody replied).
I would say it was a fine place for sleeping while up for the contest, but no way would I choose it as a camping destination. I would also worry that it might be a madhouse if the weather is nicer. No idea about any other places nearby that might be better (asked at the time and nobody replied).
- Location
- Austin, TX
Yeah,
I'm not expecting too much. Any campsite that close to a big city will be crappy, but it will still be way better than motels for a social gathering. Let's see if anyone that lives there will post a better idea.
I'm not expecting too much. Any campsite that close to a big city will be crappy, but it will still be way better than motels for a social gathering. Let's see if anyone that lives there will post a better idea.
- Location
- central texas
Who do I need to speak to about getting two forms sent to me to sign up for the texas comp?
- Location
- Austin, TX
Nevic should be able to help you.
The office number is 512 445 2614.
The office number is 512 445 2614.
- Location
- central texas
Anyone know the deadline to sign up for the comp? Isnt it usually a few weeks before comp?
- Location
- Austin, TX
Well it looks like the camping around plano is not the best but I'll go with the undeveloped part of the park that Keith Babberney mentioned. If anyone else wants to camp there let me know and we can book it soon.
