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 2024) 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.

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Call for visual inspection of PETZL ''SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT''-harnesses

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: Call for visual inspection of PETZL ''SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT'' harnesses:…

A productive and inspiring weekend at the ERCA Working Group “Inclusion” meeting.

Hosted by our member Schullandheim Hobbach at their residential centre in southern Germany, the setting provided the perfect space for exchange, collaboration and hands on practice. There’s a strong programme of activity ahead this year, including: •⁠…

Call for Replacement of the ventral D-Ring of PETZL ''ASTRO BOD FAST / ASTRO SIT FAST / CANYON GUIDE''-harnesses

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: Call for Replacement of the ventral D-Ring of PETZL ''ASTRO BOD FAST / ASTRO SIT FAST /…

''Behind the Scenes'': ERCA Master Trainer Meeting

This year, the team is focusing on developing new teaching videos of example rescues to be used in future Train-the-Trainer courses. These scenarios provide unbiased examples for trainer candidates, helping them strengthen their judgment, assessment and…

Announcement: (virtual) ERCA Annual General Members Meeting 2026

ERCA will be holding its Virtual Annual General Members Meeting on 27th January 2026. All members of the European Ropes Course Association should have now received an email (sent on 26th November) containing full details, including registration information…

Thank you for a great conference experience!

A brilliant few days at the ERCA International Conference, packed with hands on workshops, industry insights, innovative equipment demos, and invaluable networking across the ropes course and adventure sector. A huge thank you to everyone who attended,…