EVENT
EVENT
SCHEDULE
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2 PM: LOAD IN FOR SUSPENSION TEAMS, FACILITATORS & VENDORS.
3 PM: SET UP RIG POINTS, ASSEMBLE SUSPENSION CUBES, PIERCING STATIONS, SUPPLY TABLES, CHILL SPACE, REGISTRATION BOOTH & VENDOR AREA.
7 PM: EVENT COORDINATION MEETING
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9 AM: EVENT SPACE IS OPEN TO CONFERENCE ATTENDEES
10 AM: WELCOME SESSION & INTRODUCTION
11 AM: CLASS BLOCK #1
12:30 PM: CLASS BLOCK #2
1:45 PM: SUSPENSION FLOOR OPENS
11 PM: SUSPENSION FLOOR CLOSES
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9 AM: VENUE OPENS
9:30 AM: CLASS BLOCK #1
11 AM: CLASS BLOCK #2
12:30 PM: CLASS BLOCK #3
1:45 PM: SUSPENSION FLOOR OPENS
10:45 PM: SUSPENSION FLOOR CLOSES
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9 AM: VENUE OPENS
9:30 AM: CLASS BLOCK #1
11 AM: CLASS BLOCK #2
12:30 PM: CLASS BLOCK #3
1:30 PM: SUSPENSION FLOOR OPENS
11 PM: SUSPENSION FLOOR CLOSES
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9 AM: VENUE OPENS
9:30 AM: CLASS BLOCK #1
11 AM: CLASS BLOCK #2
12:30 PM: CLASS BLOCK #3
1:45 PM: SUSPENSION FLOOR OPENS
8 PM: SUSPENSION FLOOR CLOSES
8:30 PM: SUSCON CLOSING CEREMONY
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9 AM: TEAR DOWN & LOAD OUT BEGINS FOR SUSPENSION CREWS, FACILITATORS AND VENDORS.
THE IDEA
BEHIND THE ONTARIO SUSCON
The Ontario Suscon has been a shared vision amongst members of the Ontario Suspension Collective (OSC) for quite some time. In the spring of 2024, fueled by conversations with suspension practitioners from Canada, the U.S., and around the world, we decided to set a date and bring this idea to life.
WHY A LEARNING EVENT?
While there are many fantastic suspension events globally, we noticed a shared desire for a gathering that emphasizes collaborative learning in a safe and supportive environment. With a resurgence of interest in body suspension and a sort of revival in our midst, we felt the community was eager to connect, and the time was right to create an event that aims to bring everyone together.
This event is designed and organized for all members of the suspension community. It's for those new to the community interested in learning and immersing themselves. It's for those of us who may have taken a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic who are looking to reconnect and refine our skills. And it's for those of us with experience who are passionate about sharing that knowledge and information, who are interested in going beyond practical skill development, and who want to support the suspension community.
More than anything, the Ontario Suscon is about connection and collaboration. It's where practitioners can connect and reconnect with others in the community, share insights, and be inspired. It's an opportunity to collaborate on unique suspensions, attend thought-provoking workshops, and contribute to meaningful discussions that could help shape the future of our community.
We believe that every participant brings unique value, and by coming together, we can elevate the practice of body suspension to new heights. Be here to learn, share, and take part in something transformative. We believe this event offers something you won't find elsewhere.
Join us at the 2025 ONTARIO SUSCON and don't miss the chance to be part of this landmark event.
Who we are
WHAT IS the OSC?
The Ontario Suspension Collective (OSC) is a suspension practitioner network in Ontario, Canada. Our membership is predominantly located in communities throughout southern Ontario.
While a relatively new initiative, the OSC is a project launched by members of the former +iWasCured, the first body suspension team in Canada that started in the late 1990s. Many of our members have been actively facilitating suspensions in Toronto and throughout southern Ontario for the past three decades.
As a network of body suspension practitioners, the OSC’s objective is to actively dismantle the barriers people face when learning about and getting involved in the suspension community.
THE BROADER VISION
While it’s true that many of our members often work collaboratively to host public events, such as our Suspension Sunday events, the OSC does not organize as a team in the formal sense. Active practitioners within the OSC are encouraged to work with other members to establish smaller groups in their respective communities.
The OSC, in turn, supports these smaller groups of practitioners by providing learning opportunities — classes, workshops and events — lending equipment, connecting practitioners to potential venues and event spaces, and providing a forum for them to promote their events amongst suspendees and other practitioners should they need additional crew members.