Volunteer Signup - 2023 Texas Tree Climbing Championship

What event have you volunteered for in the past? (Can be more than one)

• Throwline Event
• Ascent Event
• Work Climb Event
• Belayed Speed Climb Event
• Aerial Rescue Event
• Scoring Event
• Event Photographer
• Quartermaster (Event Gear Organizer)
• Chuckmaster (Food and Drink Organizer)
• I've never volunteered before

If you have volunteered before, for what was your role? (can be more than one)

• Head Judge
• Judge
• Technician
• In-Tree Technician
• Runner
• Scoring
• Other

Can you climb trees?

• Yes
• No

What dates are you available?

• Wed. May 17th (set up)
• Thurs. May 18th (set up)
• Fri. May 19th (competition)
• Sat. May 20th (competition)
• Sun. May 22nd (rain date)

Would you be available to help with pruning the competition trees on a day in April/May?

• Yes
• No

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT In consideration of my participation in the TEXAS TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP, and with the understanding that my participation in the event is only on the condition that I enter into this agreement for myself and my heirs and assigns, I assume the inherent and extraordinary risks involved in tree climbing, in the use of tree climbing equipment, and in any other activities connected with this event in which I may voluntarily participate. I waive any claim I may later have as a result of any and all illness or injuries to my person or property as a result of my participation in the TEXAS TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP, my use of any tree climbing equipment, and any other activities connected with this event in which I may voluntarily participate.

I expressly assume the risk of and accept full responsibility for any and all illness, injuries (including death) and accidents that may occur as a result of my participation in this event, and release from liability all hosts and sponsors of the event, including the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, Travis County, its volunteers, employees, and others working on behalf of the entities referenced above, against any and all claims, demands, suits, or loss, including all costs connected therewith, and for any damages which may be asserted, claimed, or recovered against or from including the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISAT) and Travis County.

I agree to indemnify all of the organizations, associations, societies and persons named above as well as any other sponsors or hosts of the TEXAS TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP, for all claims, including attorney fees and costs, that may be brought against any of them by anyone claiming to have been injured or gotten ill as a result of any injury or illness to me or my property or anyone else’s property that may occur as a result of my participation in the event. I also agree that this release and all its particulars include the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, Travis County, its volunteers, employees, and others working on behalf of the entities referenced above, against any and all claims, demands, suits, or loss, including all costs connected therewith, and for any damages which may be asserted, claimed, or recovered against or from including the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), ISAT and Travis County.

I certify that I have read and fully understand the above release.

• Yes
• No

I understand that Tree Climbing is a physical activity, and that physical injury or death may result.

• Yes
• No

I am of 18 years of age or older and legally competent to make this agreement.

• Yes
• No

I will comply with and abide by: all rules and regulations issued, adopted, published, or otherwise issued by ISA or ISAT related to the Event, including, but not limited to, the ISA ITCC Rule Book; and, all instructions, rulings, and directions of ISAT Event officials and personnel.

• Yes
• No

I understand that ISAT encourages all participants to maintain appropriate health insurance throughout their participation in the ISAT Event because of the risks of serious injury.

• Yes
• No

I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain my health and will not attend if I am feeling sick, showing/experiencing viral symptoms or have a temperature over 100 degrees.

• Yes
• No