- Another adult must be in the space before you can use the ladder or practice on aerial equipment.
- All carabiners should be locked and down. Don’t screw up! Double check your rigging and equipment.
- Sufficient padding and mats should always be used underneath aerial equipment, unless using mats will increase risk for injury or interfere with a performance ready rehearsal.
- Make sure you perform an adequate warm up.
- Only use equipment that you have had formal training and sufficient practice on outside of a class setting.
- Practice close and active spotting techniques. Protect the head and neck. Do not try to catch the flyer, just guide them to the ground. Keep your thumbs in.
- Learning and practicing new drops on any equipment should be done in a class or in group of three or more. Make sure you can competently walk out of drops first before a full execution. Getting out of wraps/drops correctly is just as important as getting into wraps/drops correctly.
- Always practice new skills low to the ground first.
- No sliding down or jumping off of silks because you’re being lazy.
- Always practice controlled descents.
- Remember that your physical abilities change every day depending on your sleep, diet, mental state, and regular training. Listen to your body and take care of yourself.
- Be more cautious at the end of your practice. Most injuries happen when you are mentally and physically tired.
- Be a role model for other aerialists, students, youth, and circus artists using this space. Help build the safety culture of this community!
Madison Circus Space