Essentials of Tent Anchoring

The course is designed through the partnership of ATA, ARA, and MATRA. Proper anchoring is the key to a strong and reliable tent. The Essentials of Tent Anchoring course is part of the Safe Tenting Professionals (STP) program, and offers comprehensive instruction on the correct methods, techniques, and data-driven science essentials for creating optimal tension in tents through proper anchoring. This course provides attendees with the knowledge and detailed examples needed to adequately and safely anchor various styles and types of tents for a range of applications.

Essentials of Frame Tent Installation

The course is designed through the partnership of ATA, ARA, and MATRA. Building on the foundation laid by Foundations of Safe Tenting and Essentials of Tent Anchoring, this course dives deeper into the specific techniques, tools, materials, and safety protocols required for successful FRAME tent installation. Course includes review materials, classroom and hands on instruction and a written test. Upon completion and passing the written test and the Foundation of Safe Tenting online course (and the Essentials of Tent Anchoring course), attendee will receive a certificate that contributes towards full certification.

TRD Boot Camp: Training for the Tent Professional

These one-day training events are dedicated to educating teams and promoting safety during installations and public usage. Using exclusive (newly updated!) training modules and drawing on the TRD’s wide variety of proprietary information, boot camps send tent rental professionals back to the jobsite equipped with the knowledge and skill to get the job done right. A Pre-Boot Camp Happy Hour will take place the evening before the full-day of education.

Tent Conference

There is no better place to collect the industry leaders of today with the upcoming leaders of tomorrow. This years event aims to give the next generation of tenters a valuable opportunity to learn, network and collaborate with tent industry experts.

Tent Expo

Tent Expo is the biggest show of its kind in North America for the tent rental and supply industry. Every two years, hundreds of CEOs, colleagues, installer and suppliers come together to network, learn, stretch their thinking and revel in new product innovations and techniques under awe-inspiring tent displays.

Fire Code Officials – Tent Anchoring Class

Proper anchoring of tents is critical to the safety of the occupants. This class is for fire code officials who are responsible for the plan review, permit, and inspection of tent installations. How much weight is enough weight? Are water barrels still permitted? These and other questions will be discussed during this classroom and in-person demonstration of tent ballasting/anchoring methods. Attendees will learn more about tent ballasting and the various methods available that will provide increased tent safety. Available to code enforcement officials, fire marshals, inspectors.