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Are You A SME (Subject Matter Expert)?
Are You A SME (Subject Matter Expert)?

ACCT International’s Learning Management System (LMS) known as ACCT Academy is a dynamic platform designed to support professionals in the challenge course and adventure industry. We are growing it to offer a wealth of resources, including webinars, tutorials, instructional courses (ICE... Continue Reading

Date posted10/15/2025


Fall 2025 Academy Development WG Update
Fall 2025 Academy Development WG Update

The Academy Development Work Group has been hard at work reviewing content for our Learning Management System also known as ACCT Academy. ACCT Academy is our virtual education platform where we are currently hosting our 6 part Crisis Management Series as well as inspector certification prep and... Continue Reading

Date posted10/15/2025


Fall 2025 Update from APTF2
Fall 2025 Update from APTF2

ACCT Accredited Procedures Task Force-2 is very near completion of its assigned work. The team is in the final stage of completion of the following deliverables: Frequently Asked Questions document. Local Operating Procedures for staff and Board of Directors use to guide the standards... Continue Reading

Postedby John Winter
Date posted10/15/2025


ACCT International: A New Name for a Global Mission
ACCT International: A New Name for a Global Mission

In early 2025, we changed our working name from Association for Challenge Course Technology to ACCT International. This change is more than a new logo or shorter name. It reflects our commitment to serving and supporting the global challenge course, aerial adventure park, and zip line... Continue Reading

Postedby Melissa Webb
Date posted09/18/2025


Finance Committee Update
Finance Committee Update

The Finance Committee is a quiet but busy group year round. As the name suggests, this committee oversees the financial aspects of the association. They review and monitor the budget year round while also making suggestions for improvement, they review our Form 990 for federal filing each year,... Continue Reading

Postedby Brittany Humphrey
Date posted09/18/2025


Call for volunteers: Help build the future of standards education!
Call for volunteers: Help build the future of standards education!

Are you passionate about the ACCT Standards? Do you want to help others better understand what they mean, how they’re used, and why they matter? We are launching the Standards Education Content Creation Group — a team of dedicated professionals who will help create micro-education... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted09/17/2025


ACCT Crisis Management Series: What to Do When Bad Things Happen
ACCT Crisis Management Series: What to Do When Bad Things Happen

ACCT International is launching a new webinar series designed to help operators, staff, and community members prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises that may impact challenge courses and aerial adventure programs. From natural disasters to operational disruptions, this series will... Continue Reading

Postedby Lori Stover
Date posted09/17/2025


Public Relations & Marketing Work Group Update
Public Relations & Marketing Work Group Update

Public Relations & Marketing Work Group is a highly active group that takes the lead on creating the content you see every day! They are involved in all aspects of the association and have fun by getting to be creative. Some recent projects: assisting with the re-branding of the association,... Continue Reading

Postedby Brittany Humphrey
Date posted09/17/2025


Operation Reviewer Training
Operation Reviewer Training

We are excited to announce that we are ready to start hosting Operation Reviewer Training! Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted08/21/2025


Insurance & Risk Management Committee (IRMC) Update
Insurance & Risk Management Committee (IRMC) Update

The Insurance & Risk Management Committee (IRMC) is an ACCT International Committee chaired by Micah Henderson and Board Liaison Lori Stover. This committee focuses on insurance and risk management interests for the association and industry as a whole, just as the name suggests. They are... Continue Reading

Postedby Micah Henderson
Date posted08/21/2025


New Regulatory Consultant Hired to Support Our Community
New Regulatory Consultant Hired to Support Our Community

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

Postedby Melissa Webb
Date posted07/17/2025


Membership Dues and Renewal Timeline Changes
Membership Dues and Renewal Timeline Changes

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

Date posted05/14/2025