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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


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

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Date posted08/8/2024


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


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

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Date posted07/25/2024


TRUBLUE Speed Recall
TRUBLUE Speed Recall

ACCT has been made aware of a Safety Alert issued by Head Rush Technologies about their TRUBLUESpeed devices. A summary of the basic info is copied below. You can find the original documents on the Headrush website: Bulletin Number: SA 0004 Release... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2024


Open Seats on Consensus Body
Open Seats on Consensus Body

The ACCT consensus body has three current openings: one (1) in the General interest category and two (2) in the Vendor interest category. If you have an interest in standards and are wondering if you fit into these categories, please read the following definitions of the current categories that... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2024


ACCT Newsletter 2024-07-11
ACCT Newsletter 2024-07-11

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Date posted07/11/2024


Exciting Update: ACCT Standards Recognized in Singapore's Outdoor Adventure Education Draft Standard
Exciting Update: ACCT Standards Recognized in Singapore's Outdoor Adventure Education Draft Standard

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

Date posted07/10/2024


The Importance of In-Service Training for Challenge Courses
The Importance of In-Service Training for Challenge Courses

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

Postedby Lori Stover
Date posted07/9/2024