Austin Rope Slingers is a volunteer-run and donation-supported peer rope group.
The focus of the group is in-person peer to peer rope education with a 101 level class every week and higher level rope education and rope intensives as requested and offered by members.
Equipment
We have a variety of community resources that can be used while at an Austin Rope Slingers event:
- Loaner rope for floorwork
- Safety shears and straps
- Rope books
- Reference guides for negotiation
Our labs also usually have suspension rigs offered by the community.
Events
Labs
We host weekly rope labs every Monday in a variety of locations across Austin. Currently, we have community offered venues in south and north Austin city limits. You do not need to show up to a lab with a partner or have pre-requisite knowledge. We welcome all skill levels, abilities, and identities as an inclusive community.
Shindigs / Play Parties
We try to host a rope-focused play party that we call a “shindig” every two months or so. These are places where members of the community can come, socialize, and also play.
Munches
These are social events out in public for people to meet one another and make new friends in a low stakes environment.
Contact Us
Come find us at one of our events!
- Fetlife Group: Austin Rope Slingers
- TheSlinger is our organization account that we post ARS events on. Our current organizer and admin roster is also listed on this account’s about page.
- You may send a message to any organizer directly. Not all organizers check Fetlife DMs on a regular basis.
- Facebook Group: Austin Rope Slingers
- Email: austinropeslingers at gmail dot com. Note that all active ARS organizers and some volunteers have visibility on this account.
- Upcoming Events: Google Calendar
- Instagram (currently inactive): @austinropeslingers
Contact Forms
- General feedback form: Click here!
- Need to report a consent incident within our community? Click here!
– The ARS team