Convention consensus ♥

Different people come together at a convention. We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable.
We shape this place together. For this we ask for the following points. Have fun playing together!

• Approach each other. People rarely like to be alone.
• Do not ascribe a role to people, rather decide together who takes on which role. If you feel like it, encourage each other to change roles. For instance, you can't tell by looking at people whether they like to base or fly.
• Tricks work best when everyone involved feels safe and comfortable:
  • Safe communication: Base asks if everyone is ready. Flyers, base, spotters and longists agree before the trick.
  • Be aware of your surroundings. Some tricks need space. Make sure you don't endanger anyone and that everyone around you is comfortable with it.
• Down means down. No means no. Only yes means yes: even with tricks and hugs!
• Don't explain tricks without being asked, stay at eye level. If you can or want to give feedback: ask if it is welcome.
• Topless: Not all people can or want to be topless (without Shirt, Top etc.) and don't feel comfortable with it due to different experiences¹
  • If you want to train topless: ask the people you are training with and those around you (e.g. people watching) if they are comfortable with it.
  • If there are too many to ask everyone, leave your shirt on.
• If you have consumed any consciousness-altering substances, communicate this to the people you train/interact with.
• Please be aware of hygiene and body odour.
• Photos: Everyone should be able to decide for themselves to what extent their face is photographed and distributed.
  • Please note: People with white armbands signal that they do not want to be photographed - in the case of children and young people, generally only with consent.
• In case of contagious symptoms of illness, please stay at home or go home. If you get gastroenteritis (diarrhea or vomiting) at WinterCon, please let the organization know!

Of course, this applies to everyone who takes part: organising team, helpers, workshop leaders, jugglers, acrobats and other artists alike.

¹ for more information/detailed explanation (in German): https://www.klimacamp-im-rheinland.de/campinfo-2/vereinbarungen/oben-ohne/