Most slackliners begin in small, local slackline groups. These informal groups are organized through personal contacts, often with the help of social media channels like facebook or whatsapp.

Training

● Regular Outdoor­ Training in public and private places
● Indoor ­training during wintertime ­> Renting gymnasiums ­> Establishing contact with the sports departments

Events

● Organisation of a slackline festival
● Social events and gatherings
● Organisation of workshops and courses for schools, other clubs, etc.

Gear/Equipment

● Renting out gear: e.g. slackline sets, longline rigs, A­frames and tree protection
● Storage room for gear close to slackline spots
● Discounts when ordering slackline­equipment through mass orders.
● Sale of own equipment: e.g. tree protection and wind dampeners
● Buy equipment needed for indoor training (anchoring devices, sets, etc.)

Communication and networking

● Management of a Whatsapp/SMS/Facebook group for spontaneous slackline meetups
● Management of a Facebook group in order to exchange information and to facilitate organisation among members and interested locals
● Management of a Facebook page to communicate publications (e.g. newspaper articles), photos and videos, to the interested slackline community

Large pool of know-how

● Technical tips ­> faster learning
● Spots and Access
● Education on gear and handling
● Safety advice and warnings
● Advice when buying personal gear
● Legal advice

Representation of interests

● Main contact of the gardening department of the city/town
● Contact person for the local sports shops, which are selling slacklines (Raising knowledge and awareness for good and environmental friendly gear)
● Counseling for universities, schools, sports departments, gardening departments (playgrounds), fitness places etc. on the topic of slackline parks and gear (indoor and outdoor)

Identification and goodies

● Products: Crew T­shirt, ­belt, ­hat, etc.

Insurance

● Liability claims are handled by insurance through a national entitiy or events insurance (Trainings, Events and meetups of crew members)

Where to Start?

As a minimal requirement to start a formal club you usually need.

– A minimum of 5 motivated people, to be 10 people helps
– Social skills, you need to be able to talk to people, maintain relationships
– A mid to longterm commitement to a cause

Find more information for Associations here and contact us if you have questions!