Welcome to NE Bubble Football
We recommend comfortable sports clothing that allows you to move freely, such as a T-shirt, shorts, joggers or tracksuit bottoms. Suitable sports trainers should be worn. Football boots, metal studs and footwear likely to damage the playing surface, bubbles or other participants are not permitted. We strongly recommend wearing shin pads and knee protection, particularly for participants who are playing for the first time. These are not normally compulsory, but they can provide additional protection and comfort during the activity. Please ensure that clothing and footwear are suitable for the venue and weather conditions.
Our bubble suits are approximately 1.5 metres in diameter and are designed to surround and protect the participant from the upper body down towards the legs. The bubble provides protection from many of the impacts that naturally occur during the activity. However, bubble football is a physical contact activity and, like any sport, there is an inherent risk of injury. Before the activity starts, our staff will provide a safety briefing explaining how to use the bubbles correctly, the rules of the activity and important safety information. Participants must follow all instructions given by our staff throughout the session.
Photography and video can be arranged as an optional additional service if you would like professional photographs or footage of your event. We may also occasionally have a photographer or member of our team present at an event to capture promotional content for NE Bubble Football. Where we intend to use identifiable photographs or video footage for promotional purposes, we will handle this in accordance with our photography consent arrangements and applicable privacy and data protection requirements. You are also welcome to take your own photographs and videos, provided that doing so does not interfere with the activity, venue rules or the safety of participants. If you do not wish to appear in promotional photography or video, please let our team know before the event.
Yes. To ensure that participants can be safely and comfortably accommodated within our equipment, our standard requirements are: Minimum height: 5ft (152cm) and Maximum weight: 22 stone (140kg). These requirements may vary depending on the specific equipment being used or the activity booked. If you are unsure whether you or a member of your group will be suitable for the equipment, please contact us before booking. Safety and suitability will always take priority.
Yes. The minimum age for bubble football is 6 years old, subject to the participant being able to safely fit and operate the equipment and follow the instructions given by our staff. The minimum age may differ for our other activities, as different activities have different equipment, physical requirements and safety considerations. Please check the specific age requirement for the activity you are booking or contact our team if you are unsure.
Children aged 6 and over can participate in bubble football, subject to our normal safety, height, weight and equipment requirements. Participants under 18 will require the appropriate consent from a parent or legal guardian before taking part. For other activities, the minimum age may be different. Please check the requirements for the particular activity you are interested in. Our staff reserve the right to prevent participation where they reasonably believe that a participant cannot safely take part or is unable to follow the required safety instructions.
Yes. NE Bubble Football maintains public liability insurance appropriate to the services we provide. However, having insurance does not mean that all injuries or incidents are automatically covered. Bubble football is a physical sporting activity involving collisions, falls and contact with other participants and the playing surface. Participants must understand and accept the inherent risks associated with taking part and must follow our safety instructions at all times. Nothing in our safety information or Terms & Conditions excludes or limits any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
We can bring our equipment to a wide range of suitable venues and pitches across the North East and, subject to availability, further afield. For outdoor events, we generally recommend good-quality grass pitches or other surfaces that have been approved by our team. Indoor facilities can be an excellent option, particularly in the North East, as they reduce the risk of your event being affected by adverse weather. If you are unsure whether a particular venue is suitable, please contact us before booking the pitch and we can advise you. Please remember that venue or pitch hire fees are normally separate from the NE Bubble Football booking fee.
The playing surface must be suitable for physical activity and safe for participants and our equipment. Concrete and other hard surfaces are not suitable for bubble football. We will also generally not operate on surfaces which could cause excessive damage to the bubbles or create an unreasonable risk of injury. Artificial surfaces, including certain types of astroturf, may not be suitable depending on their construction, condition and the equipment being used. If you are considering a particular pitch, please check with us before making a booking. Our team has the final say on whether a surface is suitable for our equipment and activity.
Weather: For outdoor bookings, severe or adverse weather can affect whether the activity can safely take place. Heavy rain, storms, high winds, flooding, extreme temperatures or unsuitable ground conditions may result in an activity being postponed or stopped. Where we determine that an outdoor activity cannot safely proceed, we will endeavour to rearrange the booking in accordance with our Terms & Conditions. This is one reason we recommend indoor venues where available.
Equipment misuse or unsafe behaviour: Our activities are designed to be fun, but participants must follow the safety instructions given by our staff. If equipment is deliberately or recklessly misused, or participants repeatedly disregard safety instructions, we may pause or terminate the activity. Where an activity has to be terminated because of serious or deliberate participant misconduct, a refund or rearrangement may not be available, subject to applicable law.
Bubble football can be physically demanding. Participants should take appropriate rest and water breaks and should tell a member of staff immediately if they feel tired, unwell, injured, dehydrated or otherwise unable to continue. Our instructors can pause the activity or remove a participant from play whenever they reasonably believe this is necessary for safety. For larger groups, we may rotate players between teams to allow appropriate opportunities for rest.
Bubble suits can move or loosen during normal gameplay, particularly following impacts. If you notice that your bubble, harness or straps have become loose or uncomfortable, stop playing and leave the playing area immediately and tell a member of staff. Our team will check and adjust the equipment before you return to the activity. Participants should never attempt to continue playing if their equipment is not correctly fitted.
Yes. Spectators such as friends and family are generally welcome, subject to the rules and capacity of the venue you have hired. Spectators must remain in designated safe areas and must not enter the playing area unless authorised by our staff.
Yes. We are generally happy for customers, friends and family to take photographs and videos of their event. However, photography and filming must not interfere with the activity or create a safety risk. You must also comply with any rules imposed by the venue.
We recommend arriving early enough to be ready to start at your booked time. Your session begins at the agreed start time. If you or members of your group arrive late, this may reduce the amount of playing time available. Where possible, our team may be able to accommodate delays, but additional playing time is not guaranteed and will depend on staff, venue and subsequent bookings.
Bubble football is a physically demanding activity. If you have an injury, medical condition or other circumstance which may affect your ability to participate safely, you should seek appropriate medical advice before taking part. Please inform our team of any relevant safety information before participating. Our staff may restrict or refuse participation where they reasonably believe that taking part would create an unacceptable risk to the participant or others.
That's absolutely fine. Participants should never feel pressured to continue playing if they feel uncomfortable, tired or unwell. Simply inform a member of our team and they will assist you. Please note that voluntarily choosing not to participate or leaving part-way through a session does not normally entitle the booking customer to a refund, subject to your statutory rights and our Terms & Conditions.
We want everyone to have a great time, but safety comes first. Aggressive, threatening, abusive, discriminatory, reckless or deliberately dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated. Our staff have the authority to pause or terminate an activity where they reasonably believe that behaviour is creating a safety risk. Where an activity is terminated because of serious or deliberate misconduct by a participant or group, a refund or rearrangement may not be available, subject to applicable law.
Our team is happy to help. If you are unsure about a venue, participant age, equipment requirements, clothing, suitability or anything else before booking, please contact us before making your booking.
Email: info@NEBubbleFootball.co.uk