OUR LOCATION
Units #1, 2 & 3 4500 - 5th St NE. Flip faces onto Edmonton Trail north of RONA and on the east side of Nose Creek in the Greenview Industrial Park. We are accessible via the 32nd Ave Connector to 6th St NE, then 42 Ave NE.
Flip Parties enter through Unit #1
Beach Parties enter through Unit #2
Parkour Parties enter through Unit #3
Get directions here.
Flip staff will call to confirm your party details the week before the event. Be aware that our office may not be open during your party. If you have any questions prior to your party be sure to call or email during office hours. Calls and emails will not be answered when the office is closed.
PARKING
There is one reserved parking spot in the front lot of Flip for the host family. Your spot will be marked with a sign. There is free, unlimited parking for your guests in our back lots or on the west side of 5 St NE.
WAIVER FORMS
Ensure that each of your guests receives and signs a participant waiver form. A parent or legal guardian must sign a form on behalf of their child. Have guests complete the waiver online prior to your party. Any parents or adults entering the gym need to sign a waiver for themselves as well.
Online waivers: Child Waiver Form (under 18 years) - Adult Waiver Form (18 years & older) - Printable forms can be found here.
ATTIRE
For the comfort and enjoyment of party goers, remind your guests to wear appropriate clothing:
- Best to wear: shorts, sweat pants, leggings, t-shirts, sweat shirts, gymnastic suits, or other comfortable clothes that you can move in.
- Avoid: skirts, dresses, costumes, jeans, belts, buckles, zippers as they may damage the equipment. Be aware that participants may not be allowed on all the equipment if dressed inappropriately.
- Barefoot is safest. Grippy socks can also be worn.
PARTY FORMAT
Flip Parties:
The Flip Main Gym provides your kids with the ultimate party venue! Flip Parties are ideal for 4 – 12 year olds.
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Your group has exclusive use of our Flip Main Gym, your own entrance, washrooms and eating area.
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The Flip Gym has trampolines, gymnastics equipment, airbag pits and a bouldering wall.
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A pre-set giant obstacle course keeps kids busy and accommodates various ages and skill levels.
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A fun, interactive safety orientation is conducted by Flip Coaches at the start of the party.
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Kids are supervised by a Flip Coach while in the gym however parent participation is required for kids under 6 years:
- For kids 1-3 years a parent must be within arms reach of a child at all times
- For kids 4-5 years we require 1 parent on the gym floor for every three preschoolers
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Gym activities are 1 hour 15 minutes followed by 45 minutes in a party room.
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Host family is responsible for food and drinks.
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Host family can arrive 20 minutes before the 2 hour booking starts to bring food and decorations in.
Parkour Parties:
Flip’s Parkour Parties are high energy and action packed for 8 years through to adults! Athletes get to use Ninja Warrior obstacles, a high falls airbag for stuntman training and trampolines.
- Your group has exclusive use of our Ninja Warrior Gym, your own entrance, washrooms and eating area.
- A Flip Coach leads the group through activities for 1 hour 15 minutes followed by 45 minutes in a party room.
- Host family is responsible for food and drinks.
- Host family can arrive 20 minutes before the 2 hour booking starts to bring food and decorations in.
Beach Parties:
Escape Calgary’s unpredictable weather – have a beach party at Flip! Our 4000 square foot upper level is a unique party venue for kids 5 years and under.
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Indoor ‘lake and beach’.
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Massive hillside with tunnels, forts, slides and activity challenges.
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Bouncy castle and mats of all shapes and sizes.
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Your group has exclusive use of the space, your own entrance, washroom and eating area.
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Option to have inflatable beach toys which kids can take home at the end of the party.
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Host family is responsible for food and drinks.
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Host family can arrive 20 minutes before 2 hour booking starts to bring food and decorations in.
- Host family has 20 minutes after booked time to vacate.
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Parents are responsible for supervising children.
FOOD
- You may bring your own food or have food delivered to the gym. Flip does not provide food or drinks.
- Water bottles for your guests are highly recommended.
- No food or drinks in the gym areas or play areas. Please remain in your party room when eating.
FAQ
YES! This makes the party even more fun! Parents are required to follow the same guidelines as the children and be present for the safety orientation. Parents must wear appropriate clothing and leave valuables in a safe place - we do not want cell phones and wallets lost or broken! Parents must sign a waiver before entering the gym.
Parent Participation is required for younger children.
- 3 years and younger: 1 parent per 1 child for Flip Parties and Beach Parties
- 4 & 5 years: 1 parent per 3 children for Flip Parties and Beach Parties
- 6 years and up: Parent participation is not required for Flip Parties.
- 20 minutes before the party.
- No need to go overboard on decorating the party room, the kids will remember the activities in the gym more than anything else.
- Please ask your guests to arrive close to the party start time and have them wait in the party room until they are called into the gym for Flip and Parkour Parties.
- For Beach Parties, the play space is open to guests when they arrive.
- Food and drinks - juice boxes recommended (less chance of spillage)
- Plates, napkins, cutlery, cups, cake, candles, matches, cutting knife, decorations, tape, and anything else you might need in the party room.
- Water bottles for when kids are in the gym
- Piñatas, sparklers, and confetti.
Yes. You can let us know that you will need to increase the number of guests when we call you a week before your booking and pay the difference at that time. To maintain the quality of your party and ensure that guest are safe and well supervised, we would ask that you do not exceed maximum numbers.
Flip Parties:
- Up to 15 participants
- $350.00 + GST
- Up to 20 participants
- $425.00 + GST
- Parents and babies not yet walking are not included in the head count.
Parkour Parties:
- Up to 10 participants
- $350.00 + GST
- Up to 15 participants
- $425.00 + GST
- Parkour parties are not recommended for anyone under 8 years.
Beach Parties:
- If cancellation happens within 48 hours of booking - a $40 administration fee will be charged and the remaining balance will be refunded.
- There are no administration fees for transferring from one party date to another (subject to availability).
- If cancellation happens after 48 hours of booking up till 2 weeks prior to the party date - a $100 cancellation fee will be charged and the remaining balance will be refunded.
- If cancelling less than 2 weeks prior to the party date - No cancellation or refund.
- If you have any concerns, please email info@flip-factory.com or call our office at (403) 265-2656 to discuss.
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A credit will be applied to your Flip Factory Account for the amount paid toward your party. Credits on file can be used toward any future purchase at Flip Factory and will never expire.
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Any auto debits will be stopped immediately. Any post-dated cheques that have not been cashed will be voided.
- Flip Factory will not be providing refunds in the event of classes cancelled due to lockdown measures.
