Rick Case Arena: rigging, floor loads and power in Davie

Booking the arena does not approve the setup

This guide covers the arena, not the Black Box Theater, other rooms, other campuses or University School. Arena management lists director, events and operations roles; ask who reviews your plan and each production system.

Rental requests are due at least one month before the event. The stated follow-up is within two business days, not guaranteed approval within that period. Once a request is approved, the contract and policies are provided; review them before assuming equipment, a vendor or an effect is authorized.

External rentals have activity restrictions. The rental page excludes personal parties, weddings and political events, among others, and requires approval for filming. An event in the venue’s history does not establish that every similar request is currently eligible.

Outside groups must carry USD 1 000 000 in liability insurance with Nova Southeastern University, Inc. as an additional insured; vendors need their own insurance. Chartwells’ catering exclusivity does not establish audiovisual exclusivity. Confirm technical staffing, vendors and contract terms separately.

References and documented scope: NSU Rick Case Arena — Rental requirements · NSU Rick Case Arena — Directions and Parking · NSU Rick Case Arena — Management and contact ·

Rigging, staging and flooring have different load limits

These are venue-published reference values, not engineering approval for your setup. Identify points, complete weights, load distribution and system positions on the plan. Do not multiply a single point’s capacity by the total number of points to claim an approved overall load.

Before moving LED displays, towers, carts or lifts, request limits for the actual floor, the travel route and required protection. An area-load rating does not authorize wheels or small supports. Request a reviewed load-spreading arrangement instead of relying on average total weight.

Agreement between the documents on some rigging data does not confirm point availability or authorize roof access. Motors, hardware, work at height, inspection and removal require agreed responsibilities and procedures.

References and documented scope: NSU Rick Case Arena — Promoter’s Guide · NSU Arena — Data Sheet (undated PDF) ·

Assign power and house systems to the event

The guide lists three-phase services but this table does not specify voltage, connectors or capacity reserved for your event. Current ratings alone are not enough to select equipment, calculate usable power or design a connection.

Submit system loads and a cable plan for review. Reserve time to check signals, sound, video and control in the event configuration. Sports lighting does not establish dimming capability or suitable camera conditions for a broadcast.

References and documented scope: NSU Rick Case Arena — Promoter’s Guide · NSU Arena — Data Sheet (undated PDF) ·

Use the loading access and keep egress clear

The dock is on the building’s northwest side, accessed from College Avenue, with a ramp bay and a dock-leveler bay. The published freight door is 10 ft wide by 15 ft high and leads to the event floor. Public entrances must not be used for loading or unloading.

For other routes, the listed freight elevator has a 5 ft by 8 ft opening and an 8 ft 11 in depth; its rated load is not provided here. Confirm capacity, turning space, cases and operating personnel before including it in your plan. The venue asks clients to bring a ramp: agree on its specification rather than assuming any ramp will do.

Guest parking does not authorize truck parking. Agree on arrival, holding, unloading, testing and removal, and show how exits, aisles, stairs and exterior access remain clear at each stage.

Audience capacity depends on layout. Stage size, cameras, control positions and displays may affect seats and circulation; submit a combined audience and production plan covering accessibility and sightlines.

References and documented scope: NSU Rick Case Arena — Promoter’s Guide · NSU Arena — Data Sheet (undated PDF) · NSU Rick Case Arena — Directions and Parking ·

Recording, effects and public review

Include recording or streaming in the proposal so venue filming approval, organizer conditions and necessary rights can be addressed. Spectator camera rules are not authorization for a professional production.

No specific approval was verified for haze, smoke, lasers, pyrotechnics or spark machines. Provide model, location, intended use and documentation for the venue and relevant authority to determine whether they are permitted. Do not alter detection systems or price the job on assumed acceptance.

Institutional bookings and public permits are separate checks. Ask the arena which Building and Fire reviews apply in Davie and who handles them. The municipal Building portal is a reference point, not evidence of project approval. Do not apply Miami Beach deadlines to this venue.

Also request sound limits, testing hours and pre-opening inspection requirements. Mark unconfirmed items as proposal conditions.

References and documented scope: NSU Rick Case Arena — Rental requirements · Town of Davie — Building Division Permit Portal ·

Prepare a proposal with clear responsibilities

You can start without model names: explain what the audience should see and hear, what will be recorded or streamed and what the arena supplies. The technical proposal can then be matched to approved points, access routes and services.

GLMedia can rent equipment or prepare, install, operate and remove contracted systems within the agreed scope accepted by the arena. Include sound, video, lighting, cameras and staging where needed; audiovisual technical production does not mean organizing the entire event.

Send any change in plan, weight, power, effects or schedule to the approval contact and confirm the necessary reviews before proceeding. Keep the revision, date and response.

This guide does not establish availability, capacity for a specific setup, approved-vendor status or an issued permit.

References and documented scope: NSU Rick Case Arena — Rental requirements · NSU Rick Case Arena — Management and contact ·