Engineered rigging solutions for
sports & entertainment venues
GearBoss Sports Rigging delivers safe, engineered rigging solutions for arenas, stadiums, universities and other large venues — backed by the expertise and resources of Wenger Corporation.
Arenas, stadiums and university venues are becoming increasingly complex environments. Audio, video, lighting, scoring and other technology must be integrated into the facility while meeting demanding requirements for safety, reliability and long-term performance.
GearBoss Sports Rigging brings the specialized expertise, engineering and project support needed to help customers navigate these challenges.
From concept to commissioning and beyond, we help turn complex rigging requirements into engineered solutions built around your facility.
Rigging solutions built around your facility
Every venue is different. Equipment, structure, performance requirements and future needs all influence the right rigging solution. GearBoss Sports Rigging works with owners, architects, engineers, contractors and facility teams to understand those requirements and develop solutions specific to the project.
Our capabilities include:
Planning & design
Early project support to help define rigging requirements and opportunities.
Engineering
Custom-engineered solutions designed around the facility, equipment and application.
Equipment
Rigging systems supporting suspended audio, video, lighting, scoring and other venue equipment.
Installation support
Expertise and project support to help move systems from design to implementation.
Inspection & service
Support focused on safe, reliable operation throughout the life of the system.
Future upgrades
Solutions designed with the evolving needs of modern venues in mind.
Supporting the systems that bring venues to life
GearBoss Sports Rigging supports suspended equipment and technology essential to the modern venue experience.
Audio
Support suspended loudspeakers and audio systems designed to deliver consistent coverage throughout the venue.
Video
Rigging solutions for displays, video boards, cameras and other suspended video equipment.
Lighting
Engineered support for lighting systems used for sporting events, concerts, ceremonies and other venue experiences.
Scoring & venue technology
Solutions for scoreboards, displays and other suspended technology that keeps fans connected to the action.
Have a unique application?
Our team can work with you to evaluate the requirements and determine an appropriate rigging approach.
From concept through the life of your facility
Complex rigging projects involve more than equipment. They require coordination across owners, architects, engineers, contractors, integrators and facility teams.
GearBoss Sports Rigging is designed to support customers throughout the project lifecycle:
- PLAN – Understand the facility, application and project requirements.
- DESIGN – Develop a rigging approach around the specific venue and equipment.
- ENGINEER – Create engineered solutions focused on safety, reliability and performance.
- IMPLEMENT – Support equipment installation and project execution.
- MAINTAIN – Help keep systems operating reliably through inspection and service.
- EVOLVE – Support future equipment changes, upgrades and changing facility needs.
Specialized rigging expertise.
Wenger resources.
GearBoss Sports Rigging brings specialized sports and entertainment rigging expertise together with the resources of Wenger Corporation.
Led by David Piccola, GearBoss Sports Rigging benefits from more than 25 years of industry experience spanning sports, entertainment, construction and live-event environments. His background includes rigging strategy, project development, safety and compliance, engineering, operations and strategic partnerships.
That specialized knowledge is backed by Wenger’s decades of experience serving performance and athletic environments.
Through J.R. Clancy, Wenger has been solving complex theatrical rigging challenges for decades. GearBoss Sports Rigging extends that experience into arenas, stadiums, universities and other sports and entertainment venues.
The result is a combination of:
Specialized industry expertise
Deep understanding of sports, entertainment and venue rigging.
Engineering capability
Solutions developed around the requirements of each facility and application.
Wenger resources
The support, experience and capabilities of an established organization.
Facility teams
Support ongoing inspection, maintenance, upgrades and changing technology needs.
A better approach to complex rigging
Modern venues demand more from their rigging systems. Equipment changes. Technology evolves. Facilities are renovated and repurposed. New venues are designed around increasingly sophisticated production and entertainment requirements.
GearBoss Sports Rigging takes a facility-specific approach, working to understand the application and long-term needs before developing the solution.
The goal is simple: provide safe, engineered rigging solutions that perform today and support the future of the venue.
Talk to our experts
Let’s talk about your project
Planning a new arena or stadium? Renovating an existing venue? Adding or upgrading suspended equipment? Tell us about your project.