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Public Comment Period on latest revision of ACCT Standards
Public Comment Period on latest revision of ACCT Standards

Update on ACCT's latest actions as an ANSI Accredited Standard Developer: Public Comment Period on latest revision of ACCT Standards opens today, November 25, 2022, and ends on January 9, 2023 ACCT (Association for Challenge Course Technology)Revision: BSR/ACCT 03-202X, Challenge Course and... Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2022


DMM Director connector (A647BS) Recall / Hazard Notice
DMM Director connector (A647BS) Recall / Hazard Notice

From DMM and Original PDF: Important Safety Notice: Product Recall DMM Compact Swivel Units PRODUCT RECALL / HAZARD NOTICE 2nd November 2022We have been made aware of a near-miss incident involving the failure of a DMM Director connector (A647BS) that parted at the swivel assembly.... Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2022


CMC ATOM Chest Harness Safety Notice
CMC ATOM Chest Harness Safety Notice

Original PDF PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE November 22, 2022ATOM ™ CHEST HARNESSPart# 202363 CMC has become aware of a manufacturing issue in the ATOM Chest Harness (CMC Part #202363) during regularly scheduled quality testing. There have been no inquiries or incidentsreported by users in the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2022


QCP Update
QCP Update

The qualified course professional guidelines have been used to define what it means for an individual to be considered “qualified” in comparison to different professional services. As the industry changes, the need to redefine what it means to “be qualified” in... Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2022


ACCT Newsletter 2022/11/17
ACCT Newsletter 2022/11/17

2022/11/17 Registration Deadline Tomorrow - Listen for more event related updates! And have you seen that the details for many of the 90-minute sessions on Friday and... Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2022


ACCT Newsletter Issue 97
ACCT Newsletter Issue 97

Conference Sponsor Ad: Register Early, Stay at Host Hotel & Receive Extra Perks! Don't forget about the raffle that includes a complimentary 2023 full conference registration for booking before the block closes AND some free local transit passes for the first 700 people who... Continue Reading

Date posted11/3/2022


Important Safety Notice: Product Recall DMM Compact Swivel Units
Important Safety Notice: Product Recall DMM Compact Swivel Units

DMM Compact Swivel Units PRODUCT RECALL / HAZARD NOTICE We have been made aware of a near-miss incident involving the failure of a DMM Director connector (A647BS) that parted at the swivel assembly. The user was unhurt. Our investigation has identified a product fault that, under certain... Continue Reading

Date posted11/2/2022


ACCT Newsletter Issue 96
ACCT Newsletter Issue 96

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Date posted10/20/2022


Early Bird Conference Rates Ending Soon!
Early Bird Conference Rates Ending Soon!

The early bird rates are the best deal you'll get on your registration for the 32nd Annual ACCT Conference & Expo! Friday, October 28th is the deadline to redeem early bird discounted pricing for both attendee registration fees as well as all extending learning opportunities. See details below... Continue Reading

Date posted10/19/2022


ACCT Newsletter Issue 95
ACCT Newsletter Issue 95

FINAL Conference Scholarship ReminderApplications Due by Friday The Conference Work Group is currently accepting applications for 2023 Conference Scholarships. Four people will have the opportunity to receive an ACCT sponsored scholarship to attend the 2023 Annual... Continue Reading

Date posted10/7/2022


Heather's Adventures in Singapore
Heather's Adventures in Singapore

Towards the end of September, I had the opportunity to venture to Singapore to join the Inaugural National Outdoor Education Conference and conduct a presentation about Operation Accreditation. What I knew was going to be a quick three-day trip ended up making such an everlasting impression. My... Continue Reading

Date posted10/7/2022


Register Early, Stay at Host Hotel & Receive Extra Perks!
Register Early, Stay at Host Hotel & Receive Extra Perks!

The Hyatt Regency at the Oregon Convention Center is the host hotel for the 33rd Annual International ACCT Conference and Expo. All participants must contact the hotel directly to reserve their sleeping room. For 2023, please make your reservations directly with the Hyatt Regency Portland to... Continue Reading

Date posted10/6/2022