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.

Call for Presenters | ERCA Conference 2026
ERCA is now inviting topic proposals and presenters for the International Ropes Course Conference 2026, taking place at PGL Outdoor Centre Liddington, England on 24 to 25 November 2026. Sharing knowledge across the industry is a core part of ERCA’s mission,…
Congratulations to Mamm’out BV on becoming the first ERCA-certified Inspection Body in Belgium
Following a successful audit, Axel Vosters and his team are now officially certified within the scope of Ropes Course Periodical Inspections. With over 30 years of experience in construction, maintenance and inspection, their expertise and commitment to the…
Greetings from the ERCA Board (Duisburg, Germany)
A productive in person meeting of the ERCA Board is currently taking place in Duisburg, Germany. Sector Representatives and the Executive Board have come together to focus on key priorities and future planning for the industry. A wide range of topics are…
Ireland is making moves
Audit at Ballyhass Adventure Centre Audit at Killary Adevnture Centre Observed Assessment With the season fast approaching, ERCA has been working closely with members across Ireland, supporting certification, trainer assessments and on-site audits. The…
Welcome CiLAO as a new ERCA Partner
We are pleased to welcome our new partner CILAO.COM from Annecy (France). CILAO is a manufacturer for verticality products including harnesses, lanyards and backpacks. Furthermore CILAO distributes a variety of gear, webbings and hardware for mountaineering,…
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:…