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.

February 25 - 26, 2025

Tuesday – Wednesday

Torrance, CA USA

Choura Events
540 Hawaii Ave, Torrance, CA 90503

Schedule

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

9 am - 2 pm: Essentials of Tent Anchoring Course (SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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.

This course will be put on at Choura events the day before the TRD Boot Camp Training. This course has a separate fee and registration and is limited to 25 participants. If you are interested in learning more, click here.

10 am - 2 pm: Fire Code Officials - Tent Anchoring Class (SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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.

This course will be put on at Choura events the day before the TRD Boot Camp Training. This course has a separate fee and registration and has limited space for participants. If you are interested in learning more, click here.

7 – 9 pm: Pre-Boot Camp Networking Reception (light apps & drinks included)

The reception will be hosted at Choura Events, the host location for the Boot Camp Training.

Come network will fellow installers and vendors, along with knowledgeable TRD leaders who will be presenting at the Boot Camp the following day.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

7:30 – 8:30 am: Tour of Aztec Tents

Before the full-day of education begins, come check out the primary production building of Aztec Tents! They will be opening the doors to TRD Boot Camp participants at 7:15 am that morning, with the tour beginning promptly at 7:30 am. This tour will be about an hour, with plenty of time to get to Choura Events by 9 am, which is a 10-minute walk or 2-minute drive.

9 am – 4 pm: Program will include (lunch provided):

This Bootcamp is designed for the beginner to intermediate tent installer and manager, but this Boot Camp will surely include takeaways for even the most experienced veterans of our trade. During this full day of training attendees will gain useful knowledge and hands on experience in a variety of relevant tent subjects. All will also get the opportunity to socialize with their counterparts of other successful tent rental companies, as well as talk with tent manufactures and other product related companies.

Focus will be on but not limited to the following areas:

  • Tent Safety:
    An important review of the required safety equipment and procedures critical to safe installation, maintenance, removal of tents and related equipment, and handing weather extremes.
  • Staging and Loading of Trucks for Tent and Related Equipment:
    Emphasis on using efficient and safe procedures in conjunction with the correct material handling equipment.
  • “Ask the Experts Panel”
    A great opportunity to hear from some of the best and most experienced tenter’s in our industry.  They will share some of their experiences, and “tools & tricks of the trade.” There will also be ample time to ask the experts any of your questions.
  • Demonstration/Hands on Field Installation:
    • Rope and Pole Style Tent to include:
      • Proper Squaring and layout
      • Raising of side poles and center poles
      • Proper tensioning of tent fabric and final adjustments/inspection
      • Removal
    • Frame Tent-Kedar Style to include:
      • Layout of frame members
      • Assembly
      • Lifting of the frame
      • Fabric installation
      • Tensioning and final adjustments/inspection
      • Removal
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There will also be plenty of time for a ‘can’t miss’ tour of Choura Events’ great facility!

**Join us for a tour of the primary production facility of AZTEC TENTS from 7:30 – 8:30 am, prior to education starting at Choura Events.**

Registration

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ATTENDEE/INSTALLER: $74
Includes Boot Camp Education and Networking Reception the evening before.

VENDOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION: $174
Supplier Registration ONLY. A vendor company participating in the Boot Camp MUST HAVE one “Primary Vendor Registration.” This registration includes 1 full registration to the Boot Camp, including the networking reception and a table top display for vendor time.

Any additional Vendor Registrations are discounted to $64 (member) and $104 (non member)

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ATTENDEE/INSTALLER: $114
Includes Boot Camp Education and Networking Reception the evening before.

VENDOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION: $214
Supplier Registration ONLY. A vendor company participating in the Boot Camp MUST HAVE one “Primary Vendor Registration.” This registration includes 1 full registration to the Boot Camp, including the networking reception and a table top display for vendor time.

Any additional Vendor Registrations are discounted to $64 (member) and $104 (non member)

Event Sponsors

LUNCH SPONSOR

COFFEE & BREAKFAST SPONSOR

WORK GLOVES SPONSOR

EYE PROTECTION SPONSOR

EAR PROTECTION SPONSOR

Boot Camp Sponsorships available! Contact Jill Newman (jill.newman@textiles.org) for information.

Networking Reception
– 2 Available | $700/each or exclusive sponsor for $1,250

Lunch
– SOLD OUT

Continental Breakfast & Coffee
– SOLD OUT

PPE – if you have already branded PPE or would like to purchase and brand PPE to provide to attendees onsite please contact Jill Newman at jill.newman@textiles.org to discuss this sponsorship opportunity. Potential items include:

  • Hard Hats
  • Safety Vests
  • Work Gloves (SOLD OUT)
  • Eye Protection (SOLD OUT)
  • Ear Protection (SOLD OUT)

Hotel Recommendation

There is no room block for this event, but please take a look at a few recommendations below, all which are a less than 10-min drive to the host location. If you’d  like to stay closer to the beach, that increases the drive to 15 minutes.

5 – 8 Minute Drive:

15 Minute Drive:

Questions?

For more information, or website accessibility questions, contact: Jill Newman, Education & Events Manager | 651-225-6953 | jill.newman@textiles.org