Open Training
Open Trainings are for students aged 16+
Open trainings are non-instructional, open gym time for students over the age of 16. This time can be used for training outside of our scheduled classes. The use of the space will be supervised by a member of our open training host team, however we ask that you only practice what you know and feel confident executing without assistance.
Aerial points are available to current students and circus artists with prior training. Floor space and other equipment is welcome for everyone to use.
If this is your first time booking at Island Circus Space, please reach out to confirm your prior experience before attending an open training. Pre-registration is highly recommended, especially if you can't be there at the start time. If there are no sign ups, the host will leave 15 minutes after the start time.
Available Equipment
Esquimalt
Aerial rigging equipment: Hammock, Silks, Hoop (36-40-inch), Aerial Rope, Aerial Strap, Trapeze
Aerial Spiral
Tumble Track & Progression Gear
Juggling and other flow arts props, hula hoops
Handstand canes, handstands blocks, Feetup Stand
Yoga mats, blocks, sliders, bands, jump boxes
Stall bar
Cyr wheels (for specified open trainings only)
Unicycles (for specified open trainings only)
Rock Bay
Aerial rigging equipment: Hammock, Silks, Hoop (36-40-inch), Aerial Rope, Aerial Strap, Trapeze
Juggling and other flow arts props, hula hoops
A full work out area, featuring a variety of kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells, free weights, squat racks
Acro wedges
Handstand canes, handstands blocks, Feetup Stand
Yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, foam rollers
Straps, sliders, bands
Stall bar
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These open trainings have aerial points available for use, as well as space for other ground disciplines and/or conditioning. All are welcome.
Aerial points may need to be shared amongst multiple trainees.
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An open training for those who have previous experience with cyr wheel, or are currently taking a class. There is no room for aerial point access during this open training.
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This open training is available for practicing handstands, ground disciplines or conditioning.
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For those who have previous experience with unicycling. Unicycles provided. There is no room for aerial point access during this open training.
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Acro & Movement Jams offer an opportunity to practice skills you have been working on or to get creative and find something new. Jams are self-directed and no instruction is provided therefore we require that everyone use accurate self assessment to keep yourself and everyone around you safe and happy.
This is a great time to practice acro, flow arts. Minimal aerial points will be available.
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Specific prerequisites required:
Clean step in and out of 2 High
2-3 clean and different entries to Foot to hand down low
Jump and float (bunny hop - attempt) into H2H down low
Confident jump into thigh-stand and jump to reverse thigh-stand.
10 sec clean shoulder stand down low
Solo: straddle up and hold handstand 1-3 sec (all students), headstand 10 sec/solid hold in tuck/straddle/straight, clean cartwheel, clean forward roll feet together start and end in straight stand
Attend with regular training partner(s) — attendees must reach out on their own accord to those that they wish to work with during this time and ensure all parties are in agreement with the arrangement, including those pulling lines
Only those with Rigging Sign-offs can pull lines
What open training should I attend?
Pricing
1 Open Training
$14*
10 Open Trainings
$115*
All Tier Sessional and Monthly Memberships includes an Unlimited Monthly Open Training Pass.
* All prices are subject to GST