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Upcoming Events

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Public Release of the New ERCA Training Syllabus

We would like to raise everybody’s awareness to the public release of the revised version (July 2022) of the ERCA training syllabus. The full document is now publicly available. 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.

Health Hazard: Oak Processionary Moth

In the interest of sharing, please find information and guidance regarding Oak Processionary Moth, mainly affecting oak trees in London and the South East of England at the moment. Other areas in Europe were affected earlier or are still affected. Therefore…
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Great Discount on Metal Ladders

We have just discovered a great discount on various models of metal ladders in our new Benefits Portal, which might be very interesting for you. This offer is valid for the delivery area Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Poland. This…
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Safety Notice from ISC for ''UltraLink''

ERCA received information related to safety, which we would like to share. Please follow the hyperlink below to get detailed information and to read the original notice: Safety Notice from ISC for ''UltraLink'':…
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Video Call: Ireland Support Group on Insurance Matters

As operators from Ireland know, the first challenge is to get insurance to cover the scope of outdoor activities. This is directly followed by the (now) challenging high sum of insurance premiums charged. We can say all outdoor activities are affected by this…
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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!

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.