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Every year, we all have a list of equipment that needs to be replaced. While I was at the ACCT conference, I saw some cool products that I wanted to use for our course, especially one that had a stopping mechanism so the participants didn't roll backwards down the zip line. I quickly realized... Continue Reading

We’re excited to announce that we’ve hired a regulatory consultant to collaborate with ACCT Leadership and the newly re-formed Government Relations Work Group. Their role will be to help us more effectively monitor regulatory developments, to advise us on our government relations... Continue Reading

Technical Bulletin concerning SAFEROLLER and Bifurcations. "No immediate danger, but requires special attention or monitoring; potential long-term risk" Continue Reading

A meeting of the ACCT Board of Directors, acting as the ANSI Accredited Standards Developer, will be held this week, virtually: Meeting Date: July 3, 2025Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 am Mountain This meeting is open to the public. Persons wishing to attend this meeting can... Continue Reading

When things go wrong, and they sometimes will, what matters most is how prepared your staff is to respond. A robust Emergency Action Plan (EAP), complemented by well-trained and competent staff, can make all the difference in protecting participants, staff, and your operation. Consistent with my... Continue Reading

We have some important and exciting updates to share regarding the ACCT Inspector Certification process—and how it connects to your experience at the 2026 ACCT Conference! → No In-Person Testing or Prep Course in OKC! ← Please note: There will not be an Inspector Certification... Continue Reading

Recently, our organization was informed of some confusion within the community following a letter sent by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Amusement Ride Safety Division. To help ensure our community has the correct information, we contacted the ODA for clarification. Continue Reading

This is the second article in the Keeping Your Course Running Smoothly: Practical Tips for Managers Series. Continue Reading

LAST CHANCE: Draft Concept of the Practitioner Qualified Course Professional (QCP) Guideline TOMORROW is the last day you will have the opportunity to comment on the Practitioner Qualified Course Professional (QCP) Guideline draft concept, as well as the other QCP concept drafts in the ACCT... Continue Reading

36th ACCT International Conference & Expo | February 4-8, 2026 | Oklahoma City, OK The 2026 ACCT International Conference & Expo is going to be one you won't want to miss! We're making some changes and bringing some serious fun, so save the date as conference kicks off February 4,... Continue Reading

Thank you for being a member! Your membership is critical in keeping ACCT strong, relevant, and influential. We are YOUR professional trade association for the aerial adventure and challenge course industry. Your membership supports new efforts in Government Relations, internal standards... Continue Reading

CMC and Harken are issuing a Product Inspection Notice for CLUTCH units manufactured November 19, 2024 through April 10, 2025... 11 mm and 13 mm CLUTCH units (Product Numbers: 335011-01 & 335013-01) with serial numbers 2024 324 - 001 through 2025 100 - 999. Continue Reading