European Coaster Club

The European Coaster Club (ECC) is a not-for-profit membership organisation that promotes the enjoyment of riding roller coasters and visiting amusement and theme parks. It was formed in 1996, although its magazine First Drop dates back to 1988. The club is based in the United Kingdom and describes itself as a social club for people who enjoy roller coasters and amusement parks. It has over 2,800 members from around the world, including corporate members that represent almost every major theme park operator and roller coaster manufacturer. Membership benefits include the club magazine, organised trips, and park discounts. The ECC also maintains a blog, Flume, which covers industry news such as new ride announcements, company partnerships, and anniversaries. The club is run on a not-for-profit basis and is governed by its members. It is one of several enthusiast organisations in the world, alongside the American Coaster Enthusiasts in the United States and Parcs Passion in France.

The European Coaster Club was formed in 1996, although its magazine First Drop dates back to 1988. The club was established as a not-for-profit organisation to bring together enthusiasts of roller coasters and amusement parks across Europe and beyond. Over the years, it has grown to over 2,800 members from around the world, including corporate members representing almost every major theme park operator and roller coaster manufacturer. The club organises trips to parks, publishes First Drop, and provides discounts to members. It maintains a blog, Flume, which covers industry news. The ECC is one of several enthusiast clubs globally, alongside the American Coaster Enthusiasts and Parcs Passion in France.

• 1996

  European Coaster Club was formed.

• 1988

  First Drop magazine dates back to this year.

A social club for roller coaster and amusement park enthusiasts, offering community, publications, and events.

• First Drop magazine

  The club's magazine, dating back to 1988.

• Flume blog

  A blog covering industry news and announcements.

1. 1European Coaster Club official websitecoaster.club
2. 2European Coaster Club on Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3European Coaster Club on French Wikipediafr.wikipedia.org
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