Book Equipment

The Stand’s equipment is available for members to use for events that support our mission “to help build movements for social, environmental, and economic justice by facilitating the exchange of knowledge, resources, mutual support.”

Who can borrow equipment?
Only members of The Stand – Individual Members and Member Groups – can borrow the equipment.

If you’re booking as a member of a group that has a Group Membership, you’ll need to provide the names of the primary and secondary contacts in the group’s membership file in order to book.

Those who are not yet members need to have a membership application pending in order to book equipment. 

  • See individual membership application here 
  • See group membership application here

How to book equipment?

  • Send an email to organize@thestandcentre.ca using the info at the bottom of this page or fill out the Equipment Booking Form .
  • A volunteer with The Stand will respond confirming the equipment is available. Window to respond is 48 hours (members are encouraged to book early).
  • Pick up equipment at Turning the Tide Bookstore (615 Main St. Saskatoon) during business hours
  • Return the equipment to Turning the Tide at the drop off time. 

If you have questions or want to donate equipment, email organize@thestandcentre.ca


A/V Equipment

ItemDescription
Boss Speaker & Standsmall, portable; good for crowds of up to 100 people
Computer Speaker Systemsmall, 3 piece system; good for up to 50 people indoors; use with computer or small device; particularly for projected presentations
Microphone & CableBehringer microphone with XLR cable and XLR to 1/4″ adapter cable; works with Boss speaker & stand and other sounds systems
Microphone Stands Large tripod, standing round base, and multiple small desktop stands
Behringer 4-Channel MixerStandard mixer for use with microphones and audio equipment
TOA Wireless Tuner Mic (2)2 wireless lav mics, perfect for interviews
Megaphones – 2 availablegreat for marches and rallies up to 50 people
DI Box (passive)useful for plugging in keyboards, guitars, to a sound system
Miscellaneous CablesRCA, 1/4″, XLR, HDMI, RJ-11, RJ-45, and more! Contact us if you have specific items in mind
Vixia HFM400 Camcorder*temporarily out of service*
Silk Camera Tripod
Projectors (2)Pairs well with projection screen and speaker set
DVD Player


Event Equipment

ItemDescription
350 Watt Battery Packsmall power system suitable for use with the Boss speaker; not powerful enough for larger sound systems
Motorola Walkie Talkies3 piece set; work on 3 AA batteries
Folding Table – 6 footlightweight, folding plastic table
Folding Chairs – 30 availableupholstered and padded
Cash Boxes multiple sizes available


Meeting/Presentation Equipment

ItemDescription
Flip Chart Standcompact, portable, lightweight
Flip Chart Paperfor use with flip chart stand
Case of assorted markers/penspermanent and dry erase
Music Stands – 3 availableportable, lightweight; for use mainly as podiums
Projection Screen 48″ wide by 60″ tall; free-standing; good for presentations for up to 100 people

Food & Beverage

ItemDescription
Coffee Percolatorbrews 30 cups
Coffee Airpots – 3 availablethermos style pot with pump dispenser; holds 10 cups of coffee or hot water
Wine Glasses – 12 availableglass stemware
Plates – ~15 availableplastic, durable
Coffee Cups – ~20 availableassorted, ceramic