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Rigging Seminars

In keeping with our position of leadership in promoting safety in the entertainment industry, Sapsis Rigging, Inc. has developed a comprehensive seminar program for Schools, Professional Theaters, Corporations and Organizations. This program has been designed to address the ever-changing technology in the entertainment business, keeping current with new standards and materials. We feature a flexible curriculum, taking into account the attendees needs and requirements.

We offer two basic types of seminars: Counterweight Rigging and Arena Rigging.
Some of the topics included in these sessions are:

  • SRI SeminarsFall Arrest Systems - Complying with OSHA regulations and staying safe on the job.
  • Hardware - How to choose and then use the right materials.
  • Rope, Cable and Slings - Matching the gear to the application.
  • Fittings - Keeping equipment connected safely.
  • Rigging Systems - The operation and maintenance of stage systems.
  • Truss and Chain Hoists -Inspection, maintenance and proper use thereof.

Each session lasts approximately 7 hours, including coffee breaks and an hour lunch break. (It is suggested the host organization provide refreshments for coffee and lunch breaks.)

For more information or to request a seminar for your facility,
use our online request form, email us at sales@sapsis-rigging.com
or call 800/727-7471

Seminar Schedule - 2008-2009
 Date  Seminar
Topic
 Venue  Location Open to Public*  Contact for more information
Dec 12,
2009
1 Day
Rigging Seminar
Oklahoma University Norman, OK Open
Jan 6 & 7,
2010
Two  4-hour
Rigging Seminars
KCATF* Region III
(Saginaw Valley State Univ)
Saginaw M Open
Jan 9-10,
2010
2-Day Rigging
Seminar
Ohio Northern University Ada, Ohio Open  
Feb 2-5,
2010
4-Day Rigging
Seminar
Theatre Academy of Finland Helsinki, FI Open  
Feb 27,
2010
1-Day Rigging
Seminar
UMass/Amherst Amherst, MA Open
Mar 15 - 17,
2010
Rigging
Seminar
Mountain Productions Wilkes-Barre, PA Open Shawn Sack
Apr 20,
2010
Rigging
Seminar
North Carolina Blumenthal
Performing Arts Center
Charlotte, NC Closed Bill Dantos

May 25-26,
2010

2-Day Rigging
Seminar
IATSE District 3 Hartford, CT Open to
District 3
members
Chip Buckland
chiefoflyz at aol dot com
July 14,
2010
1-Day Rigging
Seminar
The Guthrie Theatre Minneapolis, MN Closed Richard Girtain
July 16,
2010
1-Day  Rigging
Seminar
Minneapolis Children's Theatre Minneapolis, MN Closed Adriane Heflin
aheflin at childrenstheatre dot org
August 4,
2010
1-Day Fall Arrest
& Rescue Seminar
IATSE Local 28 Portland, Oregon Closed James Burbach

Seminar IconSome organizations will allow non-members to attend our seminars, usually for a fee. These seminars are marked "Open" and contact information is provided if you wish to make arrangements to attend.

Online Seminar Request Form
sales@sapsis-rigging.com
800/727-7471


SAPSIS RIGGING INC • 233 N Lansdowne Ave • Lansdowne, PA • 19050 • 800-727-7471