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Guidance for California Overnight Camps
Guidance for California Overnight Camps

The State of California released guidance for overnight camps allowing operation this summer. The guidance can be found at the California Department of Public Health website. Congratulations California Camps! Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted05/13/2021


Announcement from the ACCT Executive Director
Announcement from the ACCT Executive Director

Dear ACCT members, I hope this message finds you well and that you’re filled with renewed hope and optimism for a successful and productive year ahead! ’m writing to announce that I will be stepping down as the executive director effective April, 2022 to pursue other interests.... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2021


Hubbell Advisory Guidance
Hubbell Advisory Guidance

ACCT StatementHubbell Advisory GuidanceApril 19 2021 On April 8th 2021, The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) forwarded an advisory to its membership from Hubbell Power Systems (Hubbell) which updated and expanded an earlier statement from Hubbell previously forwarded on April... Continue Reading

Date posted04/19/2021


Hubbell Advisory Update
Hubbell Advisory Update

On April 1st, 2021, the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) distributed a manufacturer advisory regarding use within the challenge course industry of various types of deadends manufactured by Hubbell Power Systems and their affiliated brands (collectively referred to herein as... Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2021


Utah Amusement Ride Safety Committee Meeting
Utah Amusement Ride Safety Committee Meeting

The Utah Amusement Safety Committee will have a meeting on April 14, 2021 from 9am MDT to 12:00pm MDT. The meeting announcement can be found on the Utah Public Notice website. The agenda for the meeting is included in the announcement and has a number of items of significant importance to the... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted04/8/2021


Safety Warning - Maillon Rapide 8mm Standard Zinc plated steel EN362 / EN12275 Ref.MRNZ08.0 CE EN
Safety Warning - Maillon Rapide 8mm Standard Zinc plated steel EN362 / EN12275 Ref.MRNZ08.0 CE EN

Original JPG PEGUET - Maillon Rapide SAFETY WARNING Peguet le fabricant des fameux Maillons Rapides tient à votre sécurité Nous ne manquerens pas de le vous informer de l'évolution de cette enquête. Votre sécurité est notre... Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2021


Hubbell Power Systems Deadends
Hubbell Power Systems Deadends

ACCT was recently made aware of an undated letter on the Hubbell Power Systems website stating clearly that Hubbell Power Systems Deadends are not to be used in the challenge course industry or any of the other related and associated industries. This letter also addresses Fargo products of similar... Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2021


Washington State Outdoor Recreation COVID-19 Guidance
Washington State Outdoor Recreation COVID-19 Guidance

March 23, 2021 the Washington State Governor’s Office issued new requirements for outdoor recreation. The guidelines address guided ATV, paddle sports, horseback riding, and fishing as well as overnight group summer camps during Phase 3 of the pandemic response. The broader guidelines... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted03/23/2021


Tennessee starts monthly updates of Qualified Inspectors List
Tennessee starts monthly updates of Qualified Inspectors List

On March 10, 2021 the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development posted an Amusement Device Notice about the “Quality Inspector Directory.” The directory has been added to the “Fine an Inspector” page on the Tennessee Amusement Unit website (Find an Inspector... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted03/11/2021


Our First Accredited Operations
Our First Accredited Operations

As we all slowly step into the new light that 2021 has to offer and reflect on the hurdles that 2020 has presented us all it is important to take into consideration how far we have come. Even if it is baby steps, the amount of progress can still be seen. This is true for ACCT as well. In the midst... Continue Reading

Date posted01/15/2021


UTAH Proposed Regulation: A Deeper Look
UTAH Proposed Regulation: A Deeper Look

Background Laws (HB381 and HB154) recently passed in the Utah legislature create the framework for regulation of Amusement Rides include zip lines. The regulation to enact the legislation is currently (December 15, 2020 to January 14, 2021) available for public comment. The regulation... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted12/19/2020


Utah Regulation
Utah Regulation

On December 15, 2020, the State of Utah published the first draft of new Amusement Ride Regulations. The new regulation will affect zip lines and could affect other types of courses in the state. The regulations will be open for public comment until January 14, 2021. The current document is... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Andrews
Date posted12/18/2020