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ACCT International Seeks Volunteers to Participate in a Standards Development Project
ACCT International Seeks Volunteers to Participate in a Standards Development Project

ACCT International is seeking stakeholders and materially affected parties to apply to participate in a standards development project to revise ANSI/ACCT 03-2019. ACCT posted notification of its initiation of new standards activities on September 5, 2025 through ANSI's Standards Action, the ACCT... Continue Reading

Date posted10/8/2025


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


Project Initiation Notification System (PINS): Standards Revision
Project Initiation Notification System (PINS): Standards Revision

ANSI Procedures require notification by ANSI-accredited standards developers (ASD) of the initiation and scope of activities expected to result in new or revised American National Standards (ANS). Early notification of activity intended to reaffirm or withdraw an ANS and in some instances a PINS... Continue Reading

Date posted09/5/2025


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


RECALL FOR INSPECTION - C.A.M.P. NIMBUS LOCK CARABINER
RECALL FOR INSPECTION - C.A.M.P. NIMBUS LOCK CARABINER

Update 2025-08-28 - As stated in the original message, CPSC filing has occurred:   PRODUCT RECALL Nimbus Lock Carabiner Greetings from C.A.M.P. USA Inc. Please read the updated document HERE for important information concerning a voluntary product... Continue Reading

Date posted07/24/2025


Making Smart Equipment Choices: Replacing Gear for Participant Use
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Making Smart Equipment Choices: Replacing Gear for Participant Use

Every year, we all have a list of equipment that needs to be replaced. While I was at the ACCT conference, I saw some cool products that I wanted to use for our course, especially one that had a stopping mechanism so the participants didn't roll backwards down the zip line. I quickly realized... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2025


Coming Soon: ACCT Operation Reviewer Training
Coming Soon: ACCT Operation Reviewer Training

Want to play a pivotal role in ACCT International's Operation Accreditation Program? Here's your chance! We're preparing to launch the next Operation Reviewer Training — a unique opportunity for qualified professionals to help uphold industry excellence. What’s an Operation... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted07/17/2025