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Ohio Regulatory Update
Ohio Regulatory Update

Recently, our organization was informed of some confusion within the community following a letter sent by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Amusement Ride Safety Division. To help ensure our community has the correct information, we contacted the ODA for clarification. Continue Reading

Date posted05/23/2025


Using Procedures and Incident Data to Improve Your Operation
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Using Procedures and Incident Data to Improve Your Operation

This is the second article in the Keeping Your Course Running Smoothly: Practical Tips for Managers Series. Continue Reading

Date posted05/15/2025


Practitioner Qualified Course Professional (QCP) Guideline
Practitioner Qualified Course Professional (QCP) Guideline

LAST CHANCE: Draft Concept of the Practitioner Qualified Course Professional (QCP) Guideline TOMORROW is the last day you will have the opportunity to comment on the Practitioner Qualified Course Professional (QCP) Guideline draft concept, as well as the other QCP concept drafts in the ACCT... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted05/15/2025


2026 Conference Updates Coming Soon
2026 Conference Updates Coming Soon

36th ACCT International Conference & Expo | February 4-8, 2026 | Oklahoma City, OK The 2026 ACCT International Conference & Expo is going to be one you won't want to miss! We're making some changes and bringing some serious fun, so save the date as conference kicks off February 4,... Continue Reading

Postedby Brittany Humphrey
Date posted05/15/2025


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


INSPECTION NOTICE issued by CMC/Harken on CLUTCH
INSPECTION NOTICE issued by CMC/Harken on CLUTCH

CMC and Harken are issuing a Product Inspection Notice for CLUTCH units manufactured November 19, 2024 through April 10, 2025... 11 mm and 13 mm CLUTCH units (Product Numbers: 335011-01 & 335013-01) with serial numbers 2024 324 - 001 through 2025 100 - 999. Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2025


Keeping Your Course Running Smoothly Practical Tips for Managers Series Part 1: In-House Inspections
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Keeping Your Course Running Smoothly Practical Tips for Managers Series Part 1: In-House Inspections

Practical Tips for Managers Series. Part 1: In-House Inspections Continue Reading

Date posted04/17/2025


Government Relations Work Group is Back!
Government Relations Work Group is Back!

Do you have interest or experience in government relations and the regulatory process? Have you ever thought that ACCT International could do more to monitor, address, and proactively respond to issues and events that directly impact the Challenge Course, Aerial Adventure Park, and Zip Line... Continue Reading

Date posted04/17/2025


The Rapid Link - ACCT Internationals revamped newsletter
The Rapid Link - ACCT Internationals revamped newsletter

Welcome to ACCT International's revamped newsletter - The Rapid Link! After talking to the community, we decided to take that feedback and make some changes - moving forward The Rapid Link will be sent as a monthly update instead of biweekly. The goal will be to provide a snapshot of updates from... Continue Reading

Postedby Brittany Humphrey
Date posted04/17/2025


OSHA Updates PPE Standards - What It Means for the Aerial Adventure Industry
OSHA Updates PPE Standards - What It Means for the Aerial Adventure Industry

Article written by: Technical Information, Research, and Education (TIRE) Committee OSHA has updated its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry (1926.95(c)), now explicitly requiring that all PPE must fit properly. This change, effective January 13, 2025,... Continue Reading

Date posted04/16/2025


KANOPEO Notice (CAREBINER 2 - 2025 V6 or later & SAFEROLLER PPE TROLLEY TYP 3 2025 V3.5 or later)
KANOPEO Notice (CAREBINER 2 - 2025 V6 or later & SAFEROLLER PPE TROLLEY TYP 3 2025 V3.5 or later)

From KANOPEO: At KANOPEO, safety is our number one priority. Since 06.03.2019, KANOPEO has been ISO 9001:2015 certified. This certification has allowed us to improve our development, production, control, information and monitoring processes. These technical bulletins allow you to easily access... Continue Reading

Date posted03/26/2025


ICE Applications are NOW OPEN
ICE Applications are NOW OPEN

Applications are NOW Open for our Spring/Summer Virtual Testing Event! Here’s everything you need to know to get started: Applications are now open as of March 3rd, 2025, but don’t delay—applications are due by May 2nd, 2025. After that, late fees of $150 kick in from May 3rd to... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted03/6/2025