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Standards Development at ACCT Marks a Major Milestone
Standards Development at ACCT Marks a Major Milestone

The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Board of Directors is happy to report that ANSI (the American National Standards Institute) has notified us of the re-accreditation of ACCT under its recently revised Accredited Procedures for the development of ANSI standards. ACCT is an... Continue Reading

Date posted09/19/2024


Conference Registration additions and changes
Conference Registration additions and changes

Are you registered for the 2025 Conference? Great! Do you have a creeping suspicion that you forgot something? You can check. Do you want to add Pre-Conference session? You can do that, too. One of the best places to see both your registration and others from your company if you're part of an... Continue Reading

Postedby John Voegtlin
Date posted09/19/2024


Nominations Now Open for Our 2024 ACCT Awards
Nominations Now Open for Our 2024 ACCT Awards

We are honored to announce that nominations for the 2024 ACCT Awards are officially open! This is your opportunity to recognize the exceptional individuals, groups, and organizations within ACCT and our industry at large who have gone above and beyond.Award Categories: Critical Link:... Continue Reading

Postedby Matt Marcus
Date posted09/19/2024


Remembering Bobby Tod
Remembering Bobby Tod

We would like to take a moment to recognize the passing of a core member of the original force behind the ACCT standards efforts. Bobby P. Tod has “jumped off the pamper pole permanently”, according to Cindi Walker while also recognizing he had the purest heart, amazing sense of... Continue Reading

Postedby Brenda Reed
Date posted09/19/2024


Important Voluntary Recall GYM/PANDION/PANJI Harnesses
Important Voluntary Recall GYM/PANDION/PANJI Harnesses

From Petzl: Following our Safety Alert communication dated May 14, 2024, Petzl has worked with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada. In cooperation with these authorities, Petzl has decided to voluntarily recall the GYM, PANDION and PANJI harnesses.... Continue Reading

Date posted09/12/2024


ACCT Newsletter 2024-09-05
ACCT Newsletter 2024-09-05

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Date posted09/5/2024


ACCT Newsletter 2024-08-22
ACCT Newsletter 2024-08-22

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Date posted08/22/2024


ACCT Newsletter 2024-08-08
ACCT Newsletter 2024-08-08

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Date posted08/8/2024


Join Us in Cleveland and Save: Two Opportunities to Attend Our Annual Conference!
Join Us in Cleveland and Save: Two Opportunities to Attend Our Annual Conference!

We're excited to share two fantastic opportunities to join us in Cleveland for our annual conference and save on registration fees. We're putting the finishing touches on the attendee registration portal and plan to launch it very soon—so keep an eye out for that announcement, which is just... Continue Reading

Postedby Melissa Webb
Date posted08/8/2024


Join Us in Costa Rica for an Inspector Certification Event!
Join Us in Costa Rica for an Inspector Certification Event!

This September, the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is excited to join, for the second year, the Progama de Capacitación Aire Libre (PCAL) event at Buena Vista del Rincón in beautiful Costa Rica. This week-long event is designed for those looking to expand their... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted08/8/2024


ACCT Newsletter 2024-07-25
ACCT Newsletter 2024-07-25

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Date posted07/25/2024


ACCT Announces Redesign of Vendor Accreditation Program (formerly PVM)
ACCT Announces Redesign of Vendor Accreditation Program (formerly PVM)

The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is pleased to announce the enhanced and redesigned Vendor Accreditation Program, aimed at further elevating standards and safety in the challenge course, aerial adventure park, canopy tour, and zip line industry. This program builds on ACCT's... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted07/25/2024