ACCT Updates

We are thrilled to announce that the ACCT Standards have been referenced as one of the two standards for Challenge Course Activities within the draft Singapore Standards (SS) for Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE). The other referenced standard is EN 15567. Currently, the OAE Standards are in the... Continue Reading

In-service training is crucial for the ongoing development of employees, particularly in dynamic environments like challenge courses, aerial adventure parks, zip-line canopy tours, etc. These training sessions aim to enhance staff skills, knowledge, and performance, ensuring they can effectively... Continue Reading

If you have ever been interested in photography, you may have wondered why shutter speeds are called “ISO levels”. Well, that’s because prior to the digital camera age, you had to buy different types of film for different lighting conditions (ISO400 or ISO800 and so on) and the... Continue Reading

We will be implementing a ~11% increase in our annual membership dues effective July 15, 2024. This increase affects all membership categories across the board. https://www.acctinfo.org/membership-information When was the last time membership dues were increased?Our current annual membership dues... Continue Reading

In this new world post covid, we are all too familiar with change. The economic climate is changing rapidly and with that many industries are facing new and worsened challenges - including ours. Not directly tied to Covid, but a major hurdle our workforce and many universities and colleges are... Continue Reading

Our new Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, Brittany, got the chance to accompany a professional inspection and talk to both the operator of the course and the inspectors about the importance of the process. There are some great takeaways from this fresh perspective. Continue Reading

We extend our gratitude to Billy Simpson and Connor James as their terms conclude. Congratulations to Alicia Bourke and Lori Stover, who have been elected to the board, and Korey Hampton, who will serve a second term.Changes to Board Liaison roles to other volunteer groups: Michael Smith is now... Continue Reading

We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of the ACCT team, Brittany Humphrey, who joins us as the Outreach & Engagement Coordinator. Continue Reading

Candidates elected by the Individual and B2C/B2B members Voting procedures for position elected by the Individual and B2B/B2C Members Voting for these positions will be conducted online, with the voting period lasting fifteen (15) days. The Voting Period will begin on February 8th, 2024 at... Continue Reading

Announcing the Nominees for the ACCT Volunteer of the Year Award: We are thrilled to announce the nominees for ACCT’s prestigious "Volunteer of the Year Award"! These exceptional individuals have been nominated by their peers based on their commitment, dedication, impact, leadership,... Continue Reading

Dear ACCT Members, THANK YOU for your continued support of our association. We sincerely hope that you’ve all had a productive and enriching season serving your clients and communities. As we head towards our upcoming conference and Annual General Meeting, It is time to begin preparing for... Continue Reading

It is with great pleasure today that I am announcing the official hiring of Melissa Webb as the next Executive Director of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). Melissa has been a valued member of the ACCT staff for a decade now, and in May of this year the Board of Directors... Continue Reading