ACCT Newsletter 2024-09-05

Date postedSeptember 5, 2024
Newsletter Archives, 
2024/09/05

Conference Scholarship Opportunity!!!


If you or your staff need some funding support to be able to attend the 2025 ACCT Conference and Expo, then take a look at the ACCT Conference Scholarship.
The deadline to apply is October 4th.

ACCT will award a minimum of 4 scholarships. The scholarship will provide financial support to assist with general conference registration fees only. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the 2024-2025 Conference Work Group.
Apply Now!

Looking for more in depth learning experiences and CEU opportunities?! Look no further! Below is a list of the pre conference sessions for the 35th Annual International ACCT Conference & Expo taking place January 2025 in Cleveland, OH. 

These courses provide a more focused educational experience than the workshop sessions taking place during conference and provide more CEUs. Registration for pre conference sessions is available along with attendee registration. It is important to note that some sessions have limited availability and are available on a first come basis, so visit the conference website today to register! acctconference.com 

Tuesday January 21st

  • Who Trains the Trainer? - Niels Damman
  • PPE Inspection for Heights/Petzel Protocols (Day 1 of 2) - Cliff Kirk & Diego Alvarez

Wednesday January 22nd

  • Professional Inspectors Forum - Professional Inspectors Training Forum
  • PPE Inspection for Heights/Petzel Protocols (Day 2 of 2) - Cliff Kirk & Diego Alvarez

Thursday January 23rd

  • ACCT Operation and Training Standards - Michael Smith & John Winter
  • Addressing Clinical Goals in Challenge Courses - Jesy Cordle
  • Bring Learning to Life with Meaningful and Engaging Reflection - Jen Stanchfield
  • Kong PPE Inspector Training Level 1 - Kenny Brodin
  • Latest and Greatest from Teamwork & Teamplay - Jim Cain
  • LockD Clips Dealer Training AM - Ben Haase & Cody Greene
  • LockD Clips Dealer Operator Training PM - Ben Haase & Cody Greene
  • Universal Accessibility in Aerial Adventures*Off-Site @ Cleveland Rocks* - Melanie Wills
Early Bird Registration Ends September 9th!

A huge thank you to these companies who have already registered to exhibit at our 35th Annual International Conference & Expo in Cleveland, OH January 23-26, 2024!

Alpine Towers
American Adventure Park Systems
American Camps Association
Amusement Supply Company
Association for Experiential Education
Challenge Design Innovations
Granite Insurance
Koala Equipment/Altus
Kong USA
LockD Clips
Nicopress Products
Ropes Park Equipment
Signature
Synergo
The Flybook

If you would like to sponsor this year's conference or attend as an exhibitor, the opportunity guide and registration portal can be accessed by visiting the conference website at acctconference.com. If there’s someone you would like to see at the conference this year, please feel free to send your suggestions or contact info to Brittany at brittany@acctinfo.org! We are always looking to bring you more of what you want at conference! 

We can’t wait to see you all in Cleveland!

Applications for the Fall Virtual Inspector Certification Testing Event are Open!

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Inspector Certification program or renew your certification before the Conference!

 

Inspector Certification Exam:

Date: November 12th, 2024

Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST

Applications are due by: October 18th, 2024

$150 Late Fees will take effect from October 19th- October 25th, 2024.

No applications will be accepted after October 25th.


For more information about Inspector Certification, including eligibility and the application process, please go to: https://www.acctinfo.org/inspector-certification
TIRE Tracks is a new chance for the TIRE (Technical Information, Research, and Education) committee to connect with members through the newsletter. It is our goal to provide insightful challenge course technical information to our members. These articles will be coming to you in the near future, but we want to hear what you (the organization) want to hear about. If you have ideas for topics for us to potentially cover in upcoming articles, we'd love to hear them. Please use the Contact Us form on the ACCT website. We will utilize the topics you suggest to help guide us in our research and education efforts. We appreciate your suggestions.
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