Upcoming Events
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Training - PPE Inspection
(19.11.2018 09:00)
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Vertex Industry Day
(21.11.2018 09:30)
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Training - Operational Ropes Course Inspection
(26.11.2018 09:00)
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Training - PPE Inspection
(26.11.2018 09:00)
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Training - Wire Rope Inspection
(03.12.2018 09:00)
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Training - Wood Pole Inspection
(05.12.2018 09:00)
Dear ERCA Member
As in previous year some ERCA members are going to exhibit and some others will be visiting the 'Family Attraction Expo' which will take place from 7th-8th NOV in Birmingham.
The Family Attraction Expo is the event designed to give attractions the edge over their competition. Combining world class experts, 150 inspirational seminars, 350 leading suppliers, workshops, unrivalled networking and live features - the best new ideas from around the world...all under one roof. But even if the main focus is not on ropes courses, it could potentially be of interest to you.
The great news is that visitors can get free tickets when registering online at: http://www.familyattractionexpo.co.uk
Maybe seeing you in Birmingham.
New Release of Training Syllabus
This syllabus provides information for training on permanent and temporary ropes courses. The syllabus describes course aims and objectives, content, methods of teaching, course duration, as well as assessment criteria. Mobile ropes courses are not covered within the current syllabus.
ERCA-Members can download the syllabus directly from here (after your click you will be asked to log on).
NON-ERCA-Members are welcome to order the ERCA Training Syllabus free of cost.
European Ropes Course Association (ERCA)
Our Association includes instructors, rescuers, trainers, builders and inspectors of ropes courses as well as organisations operating temporary ropes courses.
We update and optimise existing ERCA standards relating to construction, inspection, training and operation of ropes courses. We consider ERCA to be a basis for the exchange of knowledge, safety research and quality improvement.
Non-professionals like recreational climbers, visitors to forest adventure parks or group leaders searching for ropes course facilities will find interesting spots at our ropes course location map.
Teachers, parents or managers of educational programmes may be interested in our FAQ section with helpful answers regarding quality aspects, safety, supervision and more relevant topics for the high ropes course industry.
Operators may like the information about our training and inspection certification system with direct contact to our Accredited Training Bodies and Inspection Bodies.
Our classifieds section is a useful source of information for those seeking employment or for more miscellaneous matters like training courses, equipment for sale or unusual events.
ERCA's Cooperation Partners ...
... support the professional development of the ropes course indutry and partly offer special benefits to ERCA members. Today we feel happy to welcome "Regiondo GmbH" as our new cooperation partner. "Regiondo GmbH" is offering online-ticketing and
-marketing services which might be interesting to all operators who manage bookings from individuals and groups. Check out the services from ERCA's cooperation partners!
Our ropes course location map is online
We are delighted to announce that our newly designed ropes course location map is now live. Best visit the online map and search it via map view. Please note: The map is centered to an automatic start position. Feel free to move the map and to zoom it. Markers may overlap. You get better results as more you zoom in to a more detailed view.