PROFESSIONAL ROPES COURSE ASSOCIATION
Sole ANSI/PRCA American National SAFETY Standard
Welcome to PRCA! A contemporary and progressive industry association that supports the development and regulation of the ropes challenge course, canopy zip lines, and aerial adventure parks industry.
Established in 2003, the PRCA became the First ANSI Accredited Standards Developer in 2005 and is the sole ANSI/PRCA American National SAFETY Standard for the industry. These standards are the most comprehensive standards, applicable to both participants and employees, have been citied by OSHA in workplace safety violations, referenced by expert witness and legal proceedings, and adopted by state governing agencies for regulation purposes.
Additional PRCA Strengths:
- The sole American National SAFETY Standard,
- Free of dominance by vendor only voting practices,
- Professional Vendor Members; inclusive rather than exclusive process,
- Industry specific insurance programs,
- Vendor AND Program Accreditation,
- Instructor Training Certification Workshops,
- First providing licensed electronic standards
- Annual Conferences,
- Professional Networking Days, Periodic Newsletters,
STANDARDS
Providing The most comprehensive standards for our industry that cover both employee and patron safety requirements.
MEMBERSHIP
The PRCA welcomes membership from individuals, organizations, and any other materially affected parties within the industry.
FAQs
The PRCA is happy to answer any questions you have regarding safety, standards, and membership benefits.