With automated arena rigging, you can create engaging visual and lighting effects that enhance sporting events. Motorized systems allow you to move suspended elements efficiently and safely with programmable cues. They also provide a centralized hub that supports production consistency and enhances your reputation as a premier athletic venue.
Keep Players and Fans Safe
Suspended elements may pose a safety hazard to players, spectators, staff and officials if not installed and secured properly. Automated systems deploy and adjust equipment with minimal manual intervention, which reduces the demand for labor, protects your crew and lowers operating costs.
Arena rigging also supports:
Scoreboards: A scoreboard must be hung precisely to maintain sight lines, so your audience can view gameplay from anywhere in your arena or stadium.
Protective netting: Barrier nets shield fans and players on the sidelines from objects like hockey pucks, baseballs and equipment that could go flying during a game or match.
Safety barriers: This type of sports netting helps control crowd access and keep players safe during transitions. Storing those barriers overhead requires reliable rigging to prevent fall hazards.
Enhance Visual Displays and Spectator Engagement
Dynamic setups allow you to create immersive displays to delight your audience. With automated arena rigging, you can optimize the following:
LED displays: Raise screens around the play area to provide a live video feed of the action. LED screens are also effective for displaying crowd activity and showcasing replays.
Spotlights: Follow players, highlight special moments and enhance audio elements with spotlights mounted. System software allows you to program precise movements for a theatrical effect.
Lighting grids: Position lighting grids with pinpoint accuracy based on programmable cues. That includes tilting, rotating and even flying lighting to create high-impact visual displays.
Considerations for Arena Rigging Equipment
Motorized and Automated Rigging
This type of arena rigging offers the following benefits:
- Seamless integration capabilities for multi-purpose spaces
- Efficient movements with the push of a button
- Reduced setup time
- Programmable options for repetitive movements
- Reduced risk of human error and injury
- Safety sensors and controls to prevent overloading
- Failsafe features to keep suspended elements within specific parameters
Custom Rigging Solutions
One of the greatest advantages of using motorized rigging in sports venues is its adaptability. That’s essential for maximizing usage, especially if you host presentations, conferences, concerts and graduation ceremonies. Incorporate sport-specific equipment into custom systems to accommodate different athletic events in a single arena.
With custom rigging, you can:
- Change netting and barrier layouts
- Adjust equipment clearance
- Adapt trusses for lighting, sound systems, video walls and backdrops
- Suspend banners, décor and projectors
This type of system is also ideal for temporary, non-traditional stage layouts, such as elevated platforms and runways. The modular design makes it easy to reconfigure your system on demand.
Compliance and Safety Regulations
In addition to bearing bulky equipment, automated rigging systems are heavy themselves. Proper installation reduces the risk of fall hazards, enhances the safety of players and fans and protects you from legal consequences.
Review local building codes, OSHA regulations, ANSI standards and manufacturer guidelines when adjusting and inspecting your arena rigging. It’s also important to document your compliance efforts to prove you took necessary precautions and avoid costly downtime.
Reliable Arena Rigging from Tiffin Scenic Studios
Whether you need rigging for a hockey arena, baseball stadium or multi-use venue, Tiffin Scenic Studios can get the job done. We offer a variety of athletic and stadium solutions, drapery, masking systems and automated controls. Contact us to learn more about our services and design capabilities.
