ACCT Soliciting Members for Its Consensus Group
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) is seeking applications for the ACCT Consensus Group.
Author Rick Kahl
Standards and Regulations Advancing on Several Fronts
It’s a busy time for standards and regulations. At press time, several developments were in the works.
ASTM Ballots New “Exclusions” Revision for F2959 Standard
On March 22, in a surprise move, the ASTM F24 Amusement Rides and Devices Committee’s Evolution Task Group initiated a ballot on the revision of ASTM F2959-18 regarding the scope of the standard.
Task Groups Address Future of ASTM F2959 Standard Revisions
Will the ASTM F2959 standard expand to include more traditional operations and programs?
IAAPA Expo was a Virtual Reality Show
Virtual reality remains hot, netting and ninja features are on the rise, and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions’ IAAPA Expo continues to grow.
Two Injured as Fly LINQ Zip Line Debuts
Two people were injured in separate incidents during the soft opening of the Fly LINQ zip line at the Linq Promenade on the Las Vegas Strip in early November.
Update: ASTM Task Groups Working on Exclusion Revision, Standards Harmonization
At its October meeting, the F2959 Aerial Adventure Course Task Group tabled the ballot item that removed the exclusions to the F2959-18 standard, for a period of one year, as Adventure Park Insider reported earlier.
ASTM Tables Exclusions Debate, OKs Task Group Review
The ASTM F24 Amusement Device committee’s ballot to F2959-16, Standard Practices for Aerial Adventure Courses, has been tabled for a year.
ACCT Cites Flaws in Proposed Revision of ASTM F2959-16 Standard
The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) has released two “white papers” that highlight what it sees as shortcomings in proposed changes to the ASTM F2959-16 standard, currently being balloted by ASTM F24.
Will ASTM Remove the Non-Commercial Exclusion From Standard F2959-16?
The ASTM F24 Committee is balloting a proposed revision to the F2959-16 standard that would remove the exclusion for traditional non-commercial operations.
Getting Inside Industry Data
There’s a lot of insight you can glean from our State of the Industry Report.
ACCT Program Accreditation Moves Forward
ACCT’s program accreditation initiative has been steadily, and slowly, making progress. The aim is to recognize programs that meet procedural and operational standards set by ACCT.
Fatality Involving QUICKjump in Colorado Leads to Statewide Shutdown
A 20-year-old woman was killed in a fall at an indoor recreation park, Get Air at the Silo in Grand Junction, Colo., according to published reports.
Zip Line Open at Grand Canyon West
The Hualapai Tribe, owners and operators of Grand Canyon West on the West Rim, have opened a zip line attraction at Hualapai Ranch, called the Zipline at Grand Canyon West.
Alert: Inspect Notice For Select Guardian Kernmantle Rope Horizontal Lifelines
Preferred Safety Products has issued an inspection notice to buyers of Guardian Kernmantle rope horizontal lifelines.
Steamboat Goes All-In on Summer
Steamboat Ski Resort in Colorado has added a Wiegand mountain coaster, mini golf, and more to its already extensive base area summer offerings.
ACCT Annual Conference 2017
The 27th International ACCT Conference & Exposition drew 1,138 participants to Savannah, Ga., Feb. 2-5. The mood was upbeat, with well-attended seminars and workshops and a lively crowd in the…
