Licence Activity Centres
In 1996 it became a legal requirement under The Activity
Centres (Young Persons' Safety) Act 1995 for providers of certain
adventure activities to undergo inspection of their safety
management systems and become licensed.
This licensing scheme only applies to those who offer
activities to young people under the age of 18 years and who
operate these activities in a commercial manner.
Generally, licensing only applies to these activities when
they are done in remote or isolated environments. For example,
climbing on natural terrain requires a licence, climbing on a
purpose built climbing wall does not.
If the Licensing Authority is satisfied that the provider
complies with nationally accepted standards of good practice they
issue a licence.
Activities covered include:
-
Climbing
- Watersports
- Trekking
- Caving