Welcome to the Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA). The PRCA is a contemporary and progressive association that supports the development and regulation of the ropes challenge course, canopy tour / zip lines, and aerial adventure parks industry. Established in 2003, the PRCA has achieved tremendous accomplishments including industry insurance programs and becoming the first ANSI Accredited Standards Developer for the industry in 2005. Currently the PRCA has an active draft standards within the ANSI review process and three public reviews since 2006.

As the industry’s first American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer (ASD), the primary goals of the PRCA is to produce standards, be a advocate for the development of the industry, and an ANSI ASD governing voice for the continued advancement and self regulation.

Having successfully undergone the independent review of our standards creation procedures by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the PRCA process is reviewed to ensure fair and balanced representation for the industry. Currently the PRCA is undergoing three public reviews of our previously submitted DRAFT standard, per these accredited procedures, and looks to publish the first ever industry national standards in the near future.

Purpose / Vision
The purpose of the PRCA is to promote, enhance, support, and contribute to the ropes course industry worldwide. This is accomplished by the development of industry standards for ropes challenge courses and canopy tours / zip line tours. Standards include installation, inspection, operation, training, and certification standards. The Professional Ropes Course Association also provides ongoing development of operational, construction, inspection, Accredited Vendor reviews, and training standards for the ropes challenge course industry.

Electronic / Green Statement:
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The PRCA believes in saving costs and maintaining a low overhead. In the spirit of this belief, the PRCA is committed to conducting electronic business where ever possible. We thank you in helping us support the environment and keep our operating costs down by limiting the use of paper products.

PRCA: www.prcainfo.org