Distance from arena's floor to ceiling is 74'. Distance from floor to the low steal is 60'. Total rigging capacity for a 60' x 40' end stage configuration is 50,000 lbs and for a center stage configuration is 55,000 lbs. All rigging plans, including the weight of each point and total weight must be submitted to and approved by management prior to load in.
The Ryan Center owns two (2) 5,000 lb forklifts. They are propane fueled, have a lift height of 15' and are equipped with side shift. Fork length is 4' (6' with extensions). Forklifts must be operated by IATSE union staff and must be requested for use in advance.