High Challenge Course Elements
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Individual & Team Elements
- In pods or as stand alone elements.
- Dynamically belayed with belay devices or belay posts
- Team elements provide experience for groups with 10 - 20 participants
(2 - 4 climbers & 8 - 16 belayers)
Paired Rickety Bridge
Team Balance
Vertical Playground
Dangle-A-Maze
Team All Aboard
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Dangle Duo |
Step of Faith |
Switchbacks |
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Aerial Trust Dive
Combination Team Pods
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Incomplete Bridge |
Tree Fort Debrief |
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Flying Squirrel
Grouped High Elements
Universal/Accessible Design
Accessing The Course with Dynamic belay on belay post or belay device; 4:1 haul system; hydraulic lift, lifting arm; slides; ramps.
Challenge and risk for all participants
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ACCT POSITION STATEMENT ON ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE CHALLENGE COURSES
Approved by the ACCT Board, November 8, 2002
The Association for Challenge Course Technology supports and promotes independence, inclusion, and the meaningful participation of people with disabilities in the challenge course experience.
ACCT Position Statement
Guiding Principles:
Individuals with disabilities should have access to challenge courses.
Access to challenge courses for individuals with disabilities is an important component in the development of an inclusive, diverse community.
Access to challenge courses for individuals with disabilities should be provided in such a way as to present options for meaningful challenges consistent with the intent of the program.
The pursuit of excellence in this organization and in the challenge course industry as a whole must include the utilization of current best practices in the areas of inclusive challenge course design, vendor and consumer education, support services, policy-making, personnel training, and advocacy as these relate to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and compliance with applicable laws.
© ACCT, used with permission
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Zip Line: Single, Double, Triple ...
Single
- Start platforms for staff & participants
- Separate element or used as descent from challenge course or climbing tower
Double
- Large platforms; belay posts for participant access involves a group of 10 or more!
Triple
- 800 ft ziplines!
- Start from large platform 40 ft in the air!
- Large dismount platform
Team Swing
- Group activity for 1 swinger and up to 12 team pullers
Indoor Elements Traversing and Ascending
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