Madison Circus Space

Aerial Safety Guidelines

  1. Another adult must be in the space before you can use the ladder or practice on aerial equipment.
  2. All carabiners should be locked and down. Don’t screw up! Double-check your rigging and equipment. 
  3. Follow the MCS Mat Policy.
  4. Make sure you perform an adequate warm-up.
  5. Only use equipment that you have had formal training and sufficient practice on outside of a class setting. 
  6. 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. 
  7. Learning and practicing new drops on any equipment should be done with caution. 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. 
  8. Always practice new skills low to the ground first.  
  9. No sliding down or jumping off of silks because you’re being lazy. 
  10. Always practice controlled descents.
  11. 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.
  12. Be more cautious at the end of your practice. Most injuries happen when you are mentally and physically tired. 
  13. Be a role model for other aerialists, students, youth, and circus artists using this space. Help build the safety culture of this community!