Before the event
- Reviews venue and rigging documentation.
- Inspects anchor points, apparatus and connectors.
- Confirms working loads and installation plans.
- Records identified risks and corrective actions.
Certified Riggers
GAPAF
EDUARD TISHCHENKO
- GAPAFChief Technical Officer (RIGGER)
- SupportSupports international championships
- CertificateCertified for 2 years by GAPAF
GEORGIOS NIKOLAIDIS
- GAPAFNational Rigger (Greece)
- SupportSupports national championships
- CertificateCertified for 2 years by GAPAF (RTS-APA/20100)
DIMITRIOS KAOURIS
- GAPAFNational Rigger (Greece)
- SupportSupports national championships
- CertificateCertified for 2 years by GAPAF (RTS-APA/20101)
GAPAF SAFETY & TECHNICAL STANDARDS
Rigger Programme
Professional rigging is the foundation of safe aerial sport. GAPAF develops international standards for specialists responsible for the inspection, installation and supervision of aerial equipment at training sessions and competitions.
The role of a GAPAF Rigger
A certified rigger protects athletes, officials and organisers by ensuring that every suspension point, apparatus and safety system is suitable for its intended load and used in accordance with the event’s technical plan.
During competition
- Supervises installation and apparatus changes.
- Controls access to technical areas.
- Performs final checks before athlete access.
- Stops unsafe activity when necessary.
After the event
- Supervises safe dismantling.
- Documents incidents and equipment condition.
- Prepares the technical completion report.
- Provides recommendations to organisers.
Professional requirements
Applicants must demonstrate technical competence, responsible decision-making and a working knowledge of fall protection, load management, rescue planning and the specific characteristics of aerial apparatus.
Technical knowledge
Understanding of structural anchor points, rated hardware, inspection procedures, force factors and equipment compatibility.
Safety leadership
Ability to conduct risk assessments, communicate clear instructions and maintain an incident-response and rescue plan.
Professional integrity
Independent judgement, accurate records, confidentiality and compliance with GAPAF ethical and safety principles.
Certification pathway
STEP 01Application
Submit experience, qualifications and supporting documents.
STEP 02Education
Complete the required safety and technical programme.
STEP 03Assessment
Pass theoretical and practical competency checks.
STEP 04Certification
Receive GAPAF status subject to validity and renewal requirements.
Certified Riggers
The official registry identifies specialists currently listed by GAPAF for international or national technical responsibilities.
Eduard Tishchenko
GAPAF Chief Technical Officer · International championships
GAPAF Certified
Georgios Nikolaidis
GAPAF National Rigger · Greece · National championships
Certified
RTS-APA/20100
Dimitrios Kaouris
GAPAF National Rigger · Greece · National championships
Certified
RTS-APA/20101
Become a GAPAF Certified Rigger
Join the international technical community working to make aerial sport safer, more consistent and professionally managed.
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