FAQS

  • When you first arrive to site you’ll be greeted by a volunteer who will direct you on where to camp.
    Follow their instructions and get your sleeping arrangements set up.
    Once set up, head to the rego desk to check in where you’ll receive your wristband and get any important info from the rego team. After that, take a little stroll around the site and get yourself familiar with the areas.

    Arriving after hours? Follow the directions on the gate sign and settle in for the night.
    Be mindful of your neighbours when setting up as they might be sleeping. In the morning head to the rego desk to check in.

  • The welcome meeting happens at roughly 8pm on the arrival day of each festival. The meeting is usually held either in The Dome or at the grass by the Dining Hall - we will post the location at the noticeboard on the day.

    The meeting isn’t compulsory but we highly recommend attending as it’s the first time you will get to meet your coaches, volunteers and all of the other festival attendees. We will also share any important updates with you so we thoroughly encourage attending. After the meeting there may be some group games, jamming time or in the case of Spinfest - LED or fire spinning.

  • Absolutely! Our festivals are inclusive, welcoming and great for newbies. Each year we have a mix of new people, returning friends and Spin Circus veterans who come together to share skills and knowledge in a supportive and uplifting environment. It’s always daunting trying something but we promise that the people you will meet at our festivals will welcome you with open arms.

  • For the most part, yes - you can attend our festivals with zero experience.

    Spinfest is our most beginner friendly festival with pre-beginner classes every session (aka classes for those who have never touched a prop or skill before). Spinfest is the perfect festival to introduce you to the circus world.

    APAC is also beginner friendly, but we do assume that you have a reasonable amount of body awareness and some basic strength. We offer beginner classes during every session but classes do progress quickly so having some basic strength is advised.

    However, Aerial Summer Camp and Pre-Con are our small, intensive, hardcore training camps designed for those who have already been training for a while and want to seriously upskill. Its assumed that you’ve already got some knowledge in aerials or acro and classes are generally at an intermediate to advanced level. If you’re a complete beginner then it might be best to sit those ones out.

  • APAC
    You don’t need a partner to attend APAC, but it can make things easier.
    We offer a lot of group classes which are very easy for solo attendees to participate in.
    You may find that duo based classes (H2H, F2H, Cascades ect…) are filled with pre-existing duos who are wanting to train together exclusively, so we’d recommend asking around and attending these classes with a partner.

    Many people come to APAC solo and find training partners there - the social nighttime jams are the perfect opportunity to meet new training friends.

    Pre Con
    Yes - you must attend with a partner as solo attendees are not permitted. We don’t offer much time for calibration at pre-con so coming with a partner you’ve worked with before is ideal.

  • Hot, cold, wet, sunny…all of the above? While we always aim for warm, dry weather, it can sometimes be a bit temperamental so best to come prepared.

    A hot tip - a fly hat might be a good purchase.

    Spin Circus’ Packing List

    • Training clothes

    • Non Training clothes

    • Rain jacket

    • For Campers - camping gear (tent, marquee ect…)

    • For dorm sleepers - pillow, single sheet and doona or sleeping bag

    • Training props

    • Toiletries

    • Deodorant (Important!!)

    • Sunscreen

    • Flyhat

    • Drink Bottle

    • Insect Repellant

    • Towel

    • Cash

    • Renegade costume (very important)

  • No, we don’t.
    We’d recommend jumping onto our socials and comment on our posts looking for a ride.

  • Don’t worry, we know circus lingo can be a little confusing so we’ve created the ‘Spin Circus A-Z Index’ to help you.

  • Prior to the festivals starting, we will release our interactive timetable which will clearly outline the class level and the pre-requisites for each class. If you can comfortably and safely perform the pre-reqs - you can join the class. If you don’t quite have those pre-reqs yet then best to stick to the lower level.

    On the note of pre-reqs…they’re there for a reason! We understand that everyone wants to jump straight into the big stuff, but when you attend a class that it too advanced for you (and the trainer needs to make adaptions for you) it takes time and resources away from the students who are ready for that class. There will always be an open or beginner class available each session which is suitable for everyone.

    Still not sure if a class is suitable for you? Ask a trainer or crew member.

  • Spinfest and APAC
    Yes, you can purchase a meal pass onsite - just chat to our kitchen team and they will sort you out.
    Don’t want a full meal pass? You can purchase individual meals from the kitchen team.

    A full meal pass covers breakfast, lunch and dinner during all workshop days.
    It does not include dinner on arrival day or breakfast on departure day.

    Aerial Summer Camp and Pre Con
    All meals, including arrival dinner and departure breakfast are included in your ticket.

  • Attending the next festival?
    You are welcome to stay onsite but please be aware that no food will be provided and the training spaces are not available for use.
    If you are not using the dorm rooms for the next festival then please follow the normal departure notes for cleaning.

    Not attending the next festivals?
    Please vacate the site by 12pm - this is a strict cut off. We need to get the entire set prepped for the next festivals so having everyone off site by 12pm is a huge help.

    Please vacate your dorm by 10am sharp. Remove any rubbish and drop it at the bins, sweep the dorm out and make sure everything is left presentable.

  • There will be a lost property box near the dining hall where any lost property will be placed during the festivals. High value lost property such as mobile phones or laptops will be handed into the rego desk.
    Spin Circus is not responsible for storing and holding lost property after the festivals end so please make sure you check the lost property before you leave.

  • We offer Paypals ‘Pay in 4” through our ticketing system.
    Simply select Paypal at checkout and if eligible, you will be able to pay in four instalments.

  • No. While we love your furry friends, we cannot allow pets at our festivals.

  • ALCOHOL
    Our festivals are fully licensed and we have a strict no BYO policy. We have a fully stocked bar with alcohol available to purchase.
    We have been checked by police before so please respect the rules and do not bring any outside alcohol into Camp Cooriemungle.

    FOOD
    You can absolutely bring your own food but please remember that we do not offer any fridge or cooking facilities for you to use.

  • Any minors on site must have a responsible adult with them. A chaperone ticket allows the access to the campsite and facilities but does not include workshops, a dorm bed or meals.