Zip wire
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Description
A short wire down which participants travel
until feet are grounded and the participant is able to stand up and
dismount. Often found in parks and playgrounds.
Zip wires over 3m high are called Aerial Runways, these have more strict
regulations.
Who can
participate?
Open to all.
Ratio of adults to
girls
Normal ratios for activities away from the
meeting place are required.
Guiding Manual ratios
Regulations
- The Leader must ensure that all participants
under the age of 18 have written permission to take part from an
adult with parental responsibility.
- The local Commissioner must be informed that
the activity is taking place.
- Carry out a risk
assessment for the activity.
Instructor
qualifications
Not applicable.
Useful
information
Zip wires are mainly used in purpose-built
playgrounds and are covered by local council rules and
regulations.
A zip wire which is built at a greater height
(over 3 metres) is classed as an Aerial
runway and has further regulations.
Page last updated: 5/1/2012