A quick release clamp assembly for use with a pole. The clamp has a clamp body, a connecting member extending between first and second ends of the clamp body, an actuator connected to one end of the connecting member. The other end of the connecting member is connected to one end of the clamp body by a resilient mount. Closing the actuator moves the two ends of the clamp body towards each other, exerting redial force on the pole.