On a mission to advance the aerial adventure industry in North Carolina.

You’re In Good Company!

  • NCAAA has 18 member organizations

  • There are more ACCT Accredited Operations in in NCAAA than in any other state in the US

  • Our member companies employ thousands of NC aerial adventure professionals

OUR MISSION

The mission of the NCAAA is to advance the aerial adventure industry through advocacy, communication, education, and cooperation among builders, commercial, non-profit and governmental operators, and other organizations and agencies located in North Carolina. Operators within the aerial adventure industry include those providing ropes courses, challenge courses, adventure courses, zip lines, and canopy tours.

Join NCAAA in advocating for the Aerial Adventure Industry in North Carolina!

What Does NCAAA Do?

The NCAAA was formed to accomplish several strategic objectives within the Aerial Adventure Industry in North Carolina.

  • Each year, the NCAAA hosts multiple get-togethers including an annual all-day event, cookout, and party at a member facility. We hang out, eat, have friendly competitions, games, contests, door prizes, swag swaps, talk around the fire, camp out, and get to know team members from member organizations.

  • Since 2015, the NCAAA has retained a lobbyist in order to stay on top of activity on the legislative front and in order to be more actively heard.

  • To promote, protect and encourage, by any and all legitimate methods, to represent the common interests of, and improve conditions among, members of the challenge course, zip line, and aerial adventure industry.

    The Association will, among other things, provide opportunities to strengthen recreational and educational opportunities by encouraging cooperation among builders, commercial operators, and other organizations facilitating aerial adventures, communicating industry information, and building relationships with various private, non-profit, public, and governmental interests and agencies

    Advance the image, visibility, and understanding of the aerial adventure industry with public policymakers, allied industries, media, and the general public.

  • Provide educational opportunities and technical and information resources to NCAAA members.

    Provide networking and fellowship opportunities to foster information exchange in support of members and their practices.

  • Raise awareness of the aerial adventure industry as a career option and help recruit a diverse pool of individuals into the industry.

    Support outdoor education programs.

    Support the growth and recognition of the industry around the world.

  • Maintain effective lines of communication and information exchange with and among members, allied organizations, and others.

    Exercise responsible financial management and administrative oversight to ensure effective use of NCAAA resources.

    Identify priorities and objectives that respond to member needs.

  • The North Carolina Aerial Adventure Association (NCAAA) is a 501(c)(6) trade organization of Zipline and Aerial Adventure Park Operators and Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Accredited Vendors (AVs) based in North Carolina.

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