Youth Groups

Before your arrival, you need to make your booking online to reserve your harness (in peak season, we book out in advance, so pre-booking saves disappointment on the day, and it’s cheaper!).

• If you are booking for children, age is the criteria for booking. You cannot book your child into an older age group if your child is not in that age category and you are required to sign a waiver stating the age of the child.
• We advise booking for your maximum number to ensure that the harnesses are reserved.
• You can cancel or drop numbers up to 48 hours before your booked time, but after this time there is no refund or reschedule.
• If you have a no show on the day, you can substitute a child for an adult or vice versa.
• Zipit activity time is 3 hours, so if you can only spare 2 hours, we recommend waiting until you have more time, to have the best Zipit experience – we want everyone to go away happy!

Before you arrive, ensure online waivers have been completed. The link is emailed to you at time of booking. It’s worth a read of the FAQ’s to ensure that you have booked for the correct age and that you understand how things work.

On arrival at your booked time, check in at the cabin with our reception team and complete the paperwork. Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed admission, especially in peak season.

If you know a member of your group is going to arrive late, due to a previous commitment, we would not advise booking them into a later timeslot, as they will be separated from the rest of the group – not much fun! It is not possible to ‘catch up’ with the rest of the group, if they miss the safety briefing.

There are no refunds for no-shows on the day, so please confirm your numbers within 48 hours to ensure you get your refund if numbers drop. If a child does not turn up on the day, you can pay any additional charge and substitute another child or even an adult.

You will be harnessed by one of our qualified staff and everyone that is booked in for the allotted time is introduced to their Training Instructor, who will walk you to the Safety Briefing circuit.

You have 3 hours at Zipit and should allow up to 45 mins for the safety briefing, which starts at your booked time, explaining the features of the course and safety equipment and giving you time to complete the practice circuit under the supervision of the Instructor. This allows you to gain your confidence and ensures that you are familiar with the safety system.

Once you have completed the Safety Briefing successfully, it’s time to move on at your own pace. So take the advice of your instructor and start at a circuit level suitable to age and ability.

• Expect to complete up to 3 circuits within this time, if you don’t take a break.
• Age 7-8 can repeat the Green circuit as many times as they choose.

Let the fun begin……

Oh, and don't forget to sanitise before you start!

We don’t recommend bringing a large group of 7-8 year olds unless you have a very high ratio of supervisors. Maximum number at any one time would be 15, as this allows the children to move freely around the green circuit which is the only circuit they can complete.

If you have children with additional needs, please call us to discuss their needs, to ensure we can offer them a positive experience. All children must be physically and mentally able to manage their own safety. SNA’s must supervise children under their care on a one to one basis.

Supervisors have the choice of participating or keeping their feet on the ground. We do ask that all supervisors attend and listen to the Safety Briefing and that at least one supervisor stays on the ground at all times.

Supervisors are not expected to help children, this is our job. Encouragement and discipline when required is all that is needed.

No harness = no charge. There is no fee for supervisors who remain on the ground.

At least one supervisor must remain on the ground at all times.

Ratios are dependent on age of children. On enquiry, we can advise of the ratios required.

One supervisor for every 10 children goes free of charge.

If your group is 10 or below, you can book online. We recommend booking for your maximum numbers and payment must be made in full. But you can reduce these numbers up to 48 hours before the date of your visit and get a full refund.

There are no refunds for cancellations or a drop in numbers within 48hrs of your booked time and no refunds on the day for no-shows.

And check the weather forecast too, because we go ahead in the rain!

Call us on +353 (0)51 858008 or send us an email Group Booking Enquiry. and we will check availability for you. New Covid Regulations are currently in place to comply with social distancing, so may vary at time of booking.

Confirmation of numbers must be made 48 hours in advance, and payment made in full. We know it is an almost impossible task getting people to commit to a date and time, with all their extra-curricular activities, but we do need numbers to reserve the harnesses. Please understand that harnesses have been reserved for every person booked and cannot be re-sold last-minute. We also roster staff in accordance with number of people on the course. If you book for your highest numbers and there is a large drop in the meantime, please let us know as early as possible, so we can re-sell the reserved harnesses. .

There are no refunds for cancellations or a drop in numbers within 48hrs of your booked time and no refunds on the day for no-shows.

And check the weather forecast in advance too, because we go ahead in the rain!

• • We recommend that you wear something comfortable that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty.
  • Small sanitiser to fit in a secure pocket.
  • You can bring your own gloves or you have the option to purchase a pair for €2 on arrival with contactless payment , no latex, fingerless or padded gloves.
  • You should wear comfortable shoes with good grips, no flip-flops or open-toed shoes or sandals.
  • Long hair must be tied into a bun.
  • Recommended that body piercings be covered.
  • Midriffs should not be bare as the harness may chafe.
  • We do not have changing room facilities.
  • You may need to bring insect repellent and sun cream during certain months.

Minimum Age is 7.

Minimum Height is 1m.

Maximum Weight is 120kg / 19stone (leg strap dimensions can also limit fitting of harness).

The maximum waist measurement of the harness is 110cm (43 inches)

The maximum expansion of the leg loops, which you step into and tighten around the top of the thigh, measure 70 cm (27 inches).

Our parks use a safety system which involves the use of magnets. Magnets may interfere with the operation of pacemakers and ICD’s. We recommend that you check with your doctor, before making a booking.

Unfortunately, due to safety risks anyone who is pregnant is unable to participate.