Belay Systems for Ropes Course

No high ropes course can be operated without belay system as safety always goes first. To choose a proper belay system, it’s necessary to learn the categories of belay systems for ropes course. And this article is mainly based on European Ropes Course Standard EN15567:2005.

EN:15567 for Ropes Courses has identified three different types of belay systems.

1.Assisted Belay System

Definition: “Belaying system where the participant is secured by at least one person”: also known as top roping, bottom top roping, V Belaying or M belaying.

Normal Use: This system is normally reserved for a developmental ropes course. The use of the course requires direct supervision (see definitions) which generally requires a high instructor/participant ratio.

2.Continuous Belay

Definition: “Belaying system that enables participants to progress from one action system to the next and does not require participants to undo or change the connection to the belay system at height”.

Normal Use: Ideal for recreational use or for outdoor centers where a high throughput of participants and minimum supervision is required.

3.Self Belay

Definition: “belaying system which is operated by the participant”; formerly known as a cow’s tail system.

Normal Use: Ideal for developmental use. Although used in France for recreational use the requirements of the EN: 15567 for Ropes Courses are such that these courses will now require a much higher level of supervision than was formerly provided if they are to conform.

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Earth Defense – Plants vs. Zombies

On Dec. 24, 2016, Henan Zhongxin 1+1, one branch of Development Group, organized an outdoor children experiential education activity named Earth Defense – Plants vs. Zombies in Suohe Wetland Park successfully.

At 8:30am, the participants, children of 6-9 years old, got together in the wetland park. After the instructor explained the activity’s background, and with the mission of earth defense, children were grouped into three teams and transformed into plants soldiers: sunflowers, peas, and Japanese melons to search the treasure boxes, in which they’ll find some map debris.

Then, lunch time came. Every child got 20RMB as lunch fund, and led by team captains, they decides what to buy and how to allocate the funds all by themselves. As a result, children who are granted the full self-determination enjoyed a wonderful lunch time.

And after lunch, participants worked together to set up tents for a rest, during which team spirit was demanded and problem-solving ability was developed. Children also drew pictures with deciduous leaves, demonstrating excellent creativity.

In the afternoon, mission continued. And according to hints from the final map, which three teams made up with map debris based on cooperation, they made gun carriage and Roman Cannon together to fight the Alien Intruders. Eventually, the brave children defended earth successfully. And participants who performed great were awarded the Warrior Medal.

With fiction and games as background, this outdoor experiential education activity enable all the children participants a chance to discover plants in nature, stimulate their imagination and creativity, and develop their sense of responsibility and spirit of team work. The one-day experience left everyone a wonderful memory.

To inquire experiential education equipment, please feel free to contact JP Development.

Big Slide Start to Create Excitement

What to Get from Challenge Courses?

"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation" –Plato

JP Challenge Course is a series of premiere programs for offering adventure-based learning experiences to the young and adults. Then what can participants get from JP’s Challenge Courses? Now let’s answer the question generally:

Ice Breaker

An ice breaker is commonly presented as an activity, game, or event that is used to welcome and warm up the conversation among participants, get people moving or loosen them up.  When participants know each other, laughter and conversation generated by the ice breaker, warm up the group. When participants are strangers, by taking part in JP’s challenge course program, the ice is broken and participants learn something about each other.      

 

Team Building Initiatives

Initiatives are best described as team building challenges that focus more on planning, problem solving, and creative thinking, than on physical ability.  Initiatives are a great way to challenge groups, begin or enhance the team-building process. And during the procedure of goal setting, planning making and problem solving, leadership is trained.

 

Psychological Development

JP challenge courses ask participants to confront their personal fears and anxieties. Challenges may be physical and emotional. In certain cases, high element programs involve the development and mastery of technical skills to manage rope belay systems used to secure other climbers as they move through the course. In such cases, outcomes often include exploring the fundamentals of trust, craftsmanship, and coaching. As a result, psychological development is gained, including self confidence, positive risk taking, social cohesion, trust, self esteem, etc.

 

Physical Strength Development

JP challenge courses essentially consist of high low obstacle courses, and climbing program, which are activities requiring not only courage and skills, but also physical strength. Lots of participants who are tired of the common sports are fond of challenge courses because every time they can get different experience, and when sweat flow, muscle strength is developed.

Happiness

Anyone overcoming the obstacles and successfully challenging him self’s limit feel extremely happy, and it’s one of JP’s challenge courses’ aim when designing the program.

JP specializes in equipment construction and program designing that provide opportunities for individual growth and group development. Participation in this education-focused program may result in cultivation of leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, team effectiveness, and individual self-confidence.

If you’re interested in learning more about the challenge course program, feel free to contact us at www.ropesadventure.co .

2017 Chinese Holiday Calendar

2017 Chinese Holidays has issued, and how about your country?
JP promise to serve u wherever and whenever you need~

To Do Something Irrelevant to Money

With a sense of mission to society, JP is committed to do something irrelevant to money. Founded in 2014, JP Education Foundation never ceased his charity activities and helped more and more students.

Charity Trip

On 7 o’clock, Nov. 11th, 2016, representatives from JP Education Foundation started the charity trip to Yangcun Primary School and Huyuan Primary School, located in Madian Town, Luoning County and made a contribution.

 

They brought the two schools computers, audio equipment, cloth, books, stationery, school bags, sockets, terrestrial globes, gloves, scarves, basketballs, crayons, etc. to support both schools and students. And when knowing some families suffered special difficulties, the representatives went to the poor families to show care and contributed 2,000 RMB respectively.

Touching Moments

The warm day witnessed so many touching moments:

The hope

Though life is better and better, but there’re vulnerable groups in our society. JP sincerely hope that no matter individual or enterprise you are, please try to offer your help and do something irrelevant to money when you can. 

Forest Adventure Course, Forest Obstacle Course

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