Figure 8 provides Technical Advice, PPE Inspections and ERCA and Site-specific Training for Low Ropes Courses, High Ropes Courses, Adventure Parks, Climbing Walls, Zip Wires, Giant Swings, Autobelay Activities, Fun Climbing Walls, Abseiling, Powerfan Descenders etc.

ERCA Instructor and Rescuer qualifications are recognised at ropes course facilities throughout the UK, across Europe, and in many other countries worldwide, and fully comply with EN15567 Part 2..

Figure 8 is an Accredited ERCA Training Body, delivering the majority of training courses and assessments within the ERCA syllabus.

Tom Reynolds

With over 18 years of experience in the industry, Tom has managed centres and trained and advised across the globe; acquiring a wealth of knowledge in the climbing and High Ropes Industry.

Tom began working with Arrampica Limited 10 years ago and after years of dedicated work, Tom became a co-owner of Arrampica and Business Partner in 2022. In 2025 Tom became an ERCA Master Trainer, stepped down as Director at Arrampica and set up Figure 8 Limited with the goal of focusing on Ropes Courses.

Tom is a proud father to his 3 year old son, and when he is not working, he can often be found in the garden, tending to his veg patch, exploring the UK in his canoe or on family adventures.

European Ropes Course Association Mission Statement

Our association includes european trainers, builders and inspectors of ropes courses as well as organizations working with temporary or stationary ropes courses. The board and teams represent the interests of all ERCA members and aim at developing ropes courses further. At least once a year a general meeting takes place offering the opportunity to set standards, to give the teams assignments, to define new teams and organize workshops and conferences dealing with our topics. Three elected members represent the board.

We update and optimize existing ERCA standards concerning construction, inspection and operation of ropes courses. We view ourselves as a basis for the exchange of ideas and for research. We represent and support our members. People of all countries are welcome to our association.