Fort Mill, SC (2.8.25)
Rigging Information
All Aerial Apparatuses will be provided by SOAR, except specialty apparatuses.
Each competition may slightly vary due to the locations abilities, please scroll to the bottom to see difference between the TWO locations this 2026 Season.
If you have any questions, contact us at soaraerialcompetition@gmail.com.
Sling
The Sling will be rigged as a loop from a singular point with a swivel. The sling will be a 14+ ft long with a medium-stretch fabric. The Slings will be at 4 set heights, crashmats can be used to adjust height slightly (4ft, 4.5ft, 5ft, & 5.5ft - from the ground)
Group Category: Max 3-4 Slings Available
Color: Black
DISCLAIMER: Performers will not be able to use or bring their own equipment
Silks
The Silks will be 15 yards and 108 inch wide of medium stretch nylon tricot fabric hung as two fabrics from a singular point, with a swivel from 18 ft, leaving 4-6 ft of excess fabric on the ground.
Group Category: Max 3-4 Silks Available
Color: White
DISCLAIMER: Performers will not be able to use or bring their own equipment
Lyra
The Lyra will be a steel hoop rigged as a single tab, choked to a 6-8 ft spanset. Hoop will be wrapped in an industry standard athletic fabric hoop tape. Chalk may be used. Two Lyra sizes will be available:
2x 31 inches (solid) & 2x 36 inches (solid)
Group Category: Max 3-4 Lyras Available
DISCLAIMER: Performers will not be able to use or bring their own equipment
Trapeze & Speciality
The Trapeze will have both thimbles attached to a singular rigging point with a swivel. The elbows will be padded and wrapped with a soft suede fabric and the bar will be taped with fabric athletic tape. The ropes will be lengthened to 9+ ft.
Group Category: Max 2-3 Trapeze Available
Performers WILL be able to bring their own trapeze & will need to provide their own specialty apparatus, such as corde. straps etc.
Rigging Safety
Who's Rigging & What is it Rigged To?
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All of our equipment measures in KN (hardware, spansets, etc.) which is the standard of measurement used to determine a hardwares ability to withstand dynamic force.
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Rigging will take place by two individuals, a structural engineer and an aerial rigger.
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Rigging at NORTH CAROLINA will be done on a tested fly bar, and the height of the apparatuses will be adjusted to the performers needs.
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Rigging at PENNSYLVANIA will be rigged directly to the i-beams, via basketing the spansets over the i-beam-- performers will provide preferred apparatus heights, and multiple options will be available (for example: Lyra -- 5ft, 5.5ft, 6ft -- from the panel mat to the bottom of the hoop) Height can be further modified with stacking crash mats if needed.
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PENNSYLVANIA -- Ceiling height is 20ft; but Senior I-Beam is 18ft; please take into account the carabiners & swivel hardware when choreographing your routines.
Additional Apparatus Information:
· The Sling will be rigged as a loop from a singular point with a swivel
· The Silks will be 15 yards and 108 inch wide of medium stretch nylon tricot fabric hung as two fabrics from a singular point, with a swivel from 18 ft, leaving 4-6 ft of excess fabric on the ground (can be adjusted via the fly bar if needed)
· The Lyra will be a steel hoop with a single tab, choked to a 7-8 ft spanset. Hoop will be wrapped in industry standard fabric athletic hoop tape, hoops have a single tab metal loop on the top--see photos for reference.
· The Trapeze will have both thimbles attached to a singular rigging point with a swivel. The elbows will be padded and wrapped with a soft suede fabric and the bar will be taped with fabric athletic tape. (performer can provide their own trapeze because it is in the specialty category)
Performance Aids:
Aerialist may use rosin when performing on any apparatus and may use chalk when performing on the hoop and trapeze.
Open Stage:
An optional 'Open Stage Time' will be provided to all performers to allow them to test out and become familiar with the equipment. This time will take place prior to their performance section. A detailed schedule will be sent out 2 weeks prior to the competition.