BEGINNER FLYERS:
Join Imperial Flyers for one of our Trapeze 101 (formerly called “Open House”) events. For $10 we’ll give you some “ground school,” lock you into safety lines, and let you fly…twice! YOU MUST HAVE PROOF OF HEALTH INSURANCE TO PARTICIPATE. The Trapeze 101 policy is first come first serve, so please show up on time. Attending a Trapeze 101 event is required for first time flyers.
What You Need: Wear work-out clothes and socks. Bring $10 cash, your health insurance card, and a signed copy of this liability waiver. (Note that children must have the waiver signed by their parents and notarized if the parent will not be present.)
2012 Trapeze 101 dates will be posted in March.
Sign up for a Trapeze 101 event here!
Physical Fitness Requirement: To swing on a flying trapeze, you must be able to climb a 25+ foot vertical ladder and also stand upright while holding a 15+ pound bar out in front of you. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries, please consult a doctor before participating in this activity.
If you have flown before, or if you’re a beginner and you absolutely can’t make our Trapeze 101 dates, please call Paula (303-426-7455) to make a reservation to fly with us. Once you have completed Trapeze 101, you are also welcome to come fly with us at other times, but you do need to call first. Do NOT show up at the rig without a reservation.
Disclaimer: We are not professional trapeze teachers or coaches and no Imperial Flyers member makes any money doing this. Everyone who puts in time at the rig does so on a purely volunteer basis. We all have other jobs and simply fly trapeze because we love to do it and enjoy the challenge. Some of us do it better than others — we all have much to learn, but we are willing to share what we know and hope that anyone who joins us does so in that same spirit.
Flying Times:
This schedule is weather permitting and subject to change. If you’re not a member and would like to fly, please call and schedule a visit. Do not just show up. Our typical schedule is as follows:
Summer Flying:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 6pm
- Monday, Wednesday: 9am (tentative)
- Saturday: 10am or 6pm
- Sunday: 10am or 6pm
Winter Flying:
- Saturday/Sunday 1:00pm
- Weekdays at noon as weather permits
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Directions
- Exit Route 36, the Boulder Denver turnpike, on Sheridan Blvd
south. - Go about 1 mile south and turn east (left) on 76th Avenue.
- Go about one quarter mile, over the railroad tracks, and turn
north (left) on Stuart Street.On the west side (left) of the
street you’ll see a pair of gateposts topped with globes and
a small white house. - The next opening in the fence, just past the house, is the
entrance. The rig is at the far end of the property, down near
the railroad tracks. Drive down and park. - Approximate address (we’re in the back of the lot):
7635 Stuart St., Westminster, CO 80030.
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Waivers
Every person using the rig must sign a waiver and show proof of health insurance. Download the waiver
HERE.
Cost
$10 per person for drop-ins (up to three people), $25 per person for groups of four or more (this is not a typo – managing more than three new flyers at a time requires extra volunteers, hence the increased cost). $100/hr minimum for groups, paid by check in advance. Please note that because we are a club and not a school, we offer very limited group engagements each year and encourage you and your group to instead join us for a Trapeze 101 class (see above).
Membership
Are you hooked on flying? Membership is open to flying trapeze fans of all ages and ability levels. The 2011/2012 dues are $225 (lasting 4/1/11 through 3/31/12). Inquire with Susan Winker about family discounts. Waivers and checks may be delivered to the rig in person or mailed to:
Susan Winker
13728 Windom Lane
Broomfield, CO 80023New Member Information:
Fun and safety are paramount at Imperial Flyers. If you have recently joined as a member, please read this welcome document to familiarize yourself with our policies and practices.
