Follow the facilitator
The facilitator starts and stops each round, including any safety pauses.
Safety and what to wear
Bubble Soccer Safety and What to Wear.
Bubble Soccer involves running, bumps and falls. We start every session with a safety briefing. Wear suitable sports clothing, check your suit fits and tell the facilitator if you feel unsure about playing.
- Covered sports shoes recommended
- Safety briefing before play
- Suit fit and venue checked
What to check
Look before you play.
Most safety questions are practical: shoes, suit fit, floor surface, space, and player comfort.
Follow the facilitator
Suit fit
Comfort matters before the contact rounds begin.
Open space
The session needs suitable soft turf, enough room for play and a separate area for non-players.
Active pace
Players should expect running, turning, contact and short active rounds.
What to wear
Dress for movement.
Players should be able to run, turn, fall, get back up, and cool down comfortably.
Wear breathable clothes that can handle movement and light contact.
Wear covered sports shoes that let you move and stop comfortably on turf.
Remove spectacles where possible, dangling earrings, necklaces and chains, watches and bracelets, wallets, phones and keys.
Before play starts
Briefing before contact.
Before the first round, facilitators explain the activity flow, boundaries, pause signal, how to fall and the contact that is not allowed.
- Keep access points closed and non-players outside the arena during active play.
- Tuck your chin and legs in, then let the bubble suit cushion the fall.
- Do not try to break a fall with your arms or lift the suit above your waist.
- No pinning, trapping, kicking, stepping on, deliberate tripping or unsupervised bumping.
Before you join
Check whether the activity suits you.
Participants should check their own comfort before joining and can sit out, observe or ask the facilitator about a lower-impact role.
Pause before joining if you have a current or recent shoulder, back, knee or ankle concern.
Pause before joining if you have asthma, claustrophobia, breathlessness or panic concerns.
Bubble Soccer is recommended for participants aged 10 and above. Suit fit, comfort and session pace still need to be checked for the actual group.
Safety FAQ
Questions about taking part.
Bubble Soccer is high-energy and physical, so age, suit-fit and suitability questions are worth raising before booking.
Wear comfortable sports attire and covered sports shoes. Remove hard or dangling items before play, including spectacles where possible, dangling earrings, necklaces and chains, watches and bracelets, wallets, phones and keys.
Participants should pause before joining if they have current or recent shoulder, back, knee or ankle concerns, asthma, claustrophobia, breathlessness or panic concerns. They can sit out, observe or ask the facilitator about a lower-impact role.
Bubble Soccer is recommended for participants aged 10 and above. Suit fit, comfort and session pace still need to be checked for the actual group, especially for younger players.
Bubble Soccer is a high-energy activity. Players should be comfortable with running, contact and short active rounds. Anyone who is unsure can sit out, observe or ask the facilitator about a lower-impact role.
Use a suitable soft-turf venue with enough space, clear access, power for suit inflation and a workable weather plan. Hard-court floors are not suitable, and own venues should be reviewed before the booking is confirmed.
Alert a facilitator immediately. For breathlessness or claustrophobia, lie on your back so the suit opening is clear for ventilation while the facilitator helps remove the suit if needed. Anyone who feels panicked should sit out and only rejoin when calm and comfortable.
Unsure about your group?
Ask before you book.
Tell us your group's age range, size and venue idea. Ask about any concerns before confirming the booking.