We offer a specially priced service for
charity and fund raising events
You can have an "Airobics Release" or you can buy a kit and
do it yourself please contact us for full details.
balloonraces@airobicsdesign.co.uk
SET
TARGETS
Set a target
for the number of tickets you want to sell.
Be positive and publicise your aims.
Update the number sold on a regular basis on a public notice board where
pupils can see the results of their efforts. Use assemblies, news letters etc.
to keep everyone informed on progress
APPLYING
FOR PERMISSION
It is a requirement that if more than a
5,000 balloons are to be released permission must be applied for from the Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA) at least 28 days prior to the event. It is not
necessary to apply for permission for releases up to 5,000 balloons but the CAA
do like to know about them. Airobics can do this for you.
SELLING
THE TICKETS
Plan to start selling the tickets about
four to six weeks prior to the release, always try to order enough tickets, but
do not panic we always have some in stock and can quickly print some more for
you. You should aim to sell most tickets (at least 95%) before the day. The
tickets need to priced at £1.00 each (more if you think you can).
Prizes need to be awarded to the finder
and the buyer of the balloon that travels the longest distance. Prizes could be donated or alternatively a cash prize
could be offered.
THE
RELEASE
If it is a small release it can be done
with the children holding each individual balloon and letting them
go on a
countdown. BEWARE children are very prone to letting them go early!!
The best way is from a net on a
countdown this is a spectacular sight and one that pleases all.
