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As an ANSI-accredited standards developer for the challenge course and zip line industry, ACCT International establishes consensus-based standards addressing the design, inspection, operation, and training associated with these activities; provides ongoing education and networking opportunities; and offers credentialing programs for vendors, operations, and inspectors.
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The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is proud to announce the publication of a revision to the ACCT Standards: ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 Challenge Course and Canopy/Zip Line Tours Standards (revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016). The new book is now available for purchase in digital and... Continue Reading
Release of Discussion of Conventional Challenge Course Design - White Paper A, Ground Surface Considerations - White Paper B, and Zip Line Brake Systems - White Paper C, the former Appendix A, Appendix B, and Appendix C of ACCT Standards. Continue Reading
ACCT & Arival Agreement We are excited to announce that ACCT and Arival have signed a cross promotional and marketing agreement. As part of the agreement ACCT will promote Arival events with a registration discount code for ACCT members, and Arival will reciprocate by promoting the ACCT... Continue Reading
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is proud to announce the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval of a revision of the ACCT Standards: ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 Challenge Course and Canopy/Zip Line Tours Standards (revision of ANSI/ACCT 03-2016). The new book will be... Continue Reading
The ACCT Consensus Group is seeking applications for new members for this important team in the standards development process. Those interested in applying should complete the application found on the ACCT website. Please address questions about the Consensus Group to Scott Andrews- Policy... Continue Reading
Dear Colorado ACCT Members, Friday, June 21, 2019, you may have received a Colorado Immediate Shutdown Bulletin addressing Giant Swings and similar activities. It is understandable that camp managers or other youth-serving organizations may be concerned this bulletin affects their operation. This... Continue Reading
ACCT Annual Membership Dues Increase We will be implementing a 10% increase in our annual membership dues effective July 1, 2019. This increase affects all membership categories across the board except accredited vendor members, and our student and senior dues which will not be subject to any... Continue Reading
ssociation of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Consensus Group Meetings A Face to Face meeting of the ACCT Consensus Group will be held on: Sunday February 10th from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Mountain at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. The room is to be... Continue Reading
2019 Board Elections It is time to begin preparing for the 2019 ACCT Board of Directors election. This year three positions (3) are open for election. Two positions (2) are elected by the Accredited Professional Vendor Members (PVMs), and one position (1) is elected by the Individual and... Continue Reading
Following the Association for Challenge Course Technology announcement on July 18, 2018 regarding the current ASTM F24 (18-04) ballot, ACCT announces the release of two white papers. These white papers present ACCT’s position on one item within this ballot. Item #30 (WK64323) proposes a... Continue Reading
