TRAMPOLINE SHOWS - LOGISTICS
Floor space:
Trampolines are rectangular: 10’ x 17’. A 5' buffer zone is also needed for each side of the trampoline exposed to spectators.
Example 1: Minimum space in center of a public area is 20'x 27'.
Example 2: Minimum space in a corner area (i.e., two solid walls), is 15' x 22'.
Outdoor venues may require an extra 5' of space (length or width) for a canopy to protect sound equipment from precipitation.
Overhead Space:
Preferred height: 25' although 20' if ceiling is solid, but tricks may be slightly limited.
Sound System:
If we provide a sound system, we need an electric plug (110 volts) within 200' of our performance area. Our standard system is a 400-watt system. Larger systems are available upon request.
If you provide a sound system, we need to play music via a CD or an mp3 player through your system. Although not necessary, a microphone is highly recommended to allow us to MC our shows. For sporting events where a microphone is not available we can provide a script for the announcer to read. However we recommend a microphone for our MC’s if possible for use in the performance area.
Live Bands: We can work with bands or DJ’s however we would need to speak to you and them to ensure our entertainment will be properly integrated.
Lighting:
We do not provide a lighting system. A reasonably well-lit indoor area or normal outdoor daylight conditions are fine. Athletes need to be able to see visual references as they flip, particularly the trampoline bed. Spotlights occasionally have to be adjusted to avoid glare interfering with the athlete’s visual cues.
Entry and Setup:
Facility Entrance:
We can easily enter through conventional loading docks as well as other smaller entrances (doorway at least 32" wide). Call us if you are not sure. We like to arrive at least 1.5 to 2 hours before performance time if possible. For sporting events we like to arrive 60 to 90 minutes before game time.
Performance area entry:
Our trampoline as folded, rolls on wheels and is 2 ½ feet wide, 10' long and 78” high, allowing us entry through any doorway that is least 32” wide.
Setup:
We pre-set our trampolines by attaching the springs, bed, skirt and pads to the trampoline frame. Pre-set up is normally less than 30 minutes, however we recommend at least 75 minutes. Our trampolines can be setup away from the performance area. Once our trampolines are pre-setup, it takes 30 seconds to roll our trampolines into the performance area, unfold it, and begin our extreme trampoline show. (Sound system must be in place ahead of time). After performing, we can fold up the trampoline and roll it out of the way (this takes about 30 seconds), allowing our trampoline to be out of the way between performances (if necessary).
Sports Intermission
With setup and breakdown taking 60 seconds total (on and off), we customize our shows to fill your available intermission time. If we have 8 minutes we will plan for a standard 5 to 6-minute show. You just need to let us know the approximate intermission time we have to work with. Also, if there are last second changes on timing, we can adjust the show length on the fly to accommodate the client. For tight intermission time constraints: We can perform a 2-minute show in three minutes fifteen seconds.
Hockey Games
The only logistical difference for a hockey game is the ice surface and shorter intermission time requirements. Both ends of our trampoline should rest on a rug/carpet (most hockey arenas use some type of carpet that limits slipping on the ice surface). We prefer one rug that is a minimum size of 15' by 15' (it can be larger), but we can work with three smaller rugs.
If we work with three smaller rugs, the rugs should be at least 10' long and 2' wide (we need two rugs- - one for each end of the trampoline to rest on). The trampoline rests on the surface in only four places, on each shoe (a shoe is a 6” x 6” non-marking rubber apparatus that the trampoline leg frame is mounted to that sits on the ground). The third carpet is for the performers
Common Questions:
Do your trampolines leave marks on the floor? No. The frame sits on four rubber shoes. The shoes rest on the floor. These have never left marks on any basketball court or any other surface. We would not be able to perform at high profile college and professional venues if our shoes left marks.
Do you require special music? No. But the music should have a moderate to fast beat. We provide our own music for most venues.
Are your trampolines heavy? No. The trampoline weighs approximately 400 lbs. This weight is evenly distributed on four shoes.
How many people are on your staff? Usually there are three people for a single-trampoline intermission show. This includes two professional athletes and one manager/mc. We have staffed single trampoline shows with just two professional athletes when a script is read by your announcer. We also occasionally staff an assistant who may help with the act and photography. A double trampoline show includes two additional professional athletes. For non-intermission shows the staffing requirments are similar unless the shows or activity run longer than 15 minutes for a single-trampoline show or 30 minutes for a double trampoline show.
