1: The Trampolinist/Pupil
Never attempt to fold or unfold the trampoline on
your own of if the person in cgarge is not present.
Trampoline shoes or socks must be worn if there
is a danger of toes going through the holes in the bed.
Never use the trampoline unless your
teacher/coach is present.
Never attempt difficult skills without the
permission of the teacher/coach.
Never get involved with the "TESTS OF
DARING" with others
Pay attention to the advice of the person
supervising the activity.
Pay attention at all times when spotting for
others.
If in doubt ASK the teacher/coach.
Inform the teacher/coach if you have had any
accident in the last six months which caused unconsciousness from a
blow to head.
Inform the teacher/coach of any medical condition
which may affect your fitness to participate.
2: Erecting & Folding the
Trampoline
Trampolines should be carried out only by trained
staff or under the direct supervision of trained staff.
The Trampoline is HEAVY. Make sure that no heavy
part such as the frame ends or the whole trampoline is allowed to
move quickly or develop momentum.
During use, place the rollerstands well away from
the trampoline.
NEVER pull the trampoline frame towards you when
folding it up and do not walk under it. The trampoline weighs
approximately 250kg/5cwt, and could tip over on top of you possibly
causing serious injury.
3: The Teacher/Coach or Supervisor
All those teaching or supervising should have a
Trampolining Coach Award or at least should have attended a Coaching
or Safety Course (which satisfies th management's requirements) and
have a knowledge of emergency procedures.
The Teacher/Coach should NEVER allow:
Any trampolinist/pupil to take part after
injury/illness or absence due to injury/illness without first
checking that the pupil is fit to meet the demands of performance.
Jumping without footwear - trampoline shoes or
socks should be worn if there is a foreseeable danger of toes going
through the holes in the bed.
Jumping for long periods - 45 seconds to one
minute is sufficient.
Double bouncing without permission.
Horse play or fooling around.
Eating on the trampoline.
Wearing of any jewelry,watches, chains or any
article which could catch on the bed or could harm the spotters or
trampolinist/pupil.
Long hair being free; it should tied back, nails
should be trimmed.
Participation without sports clothing.
Jumping without at least four trained spotters of
suitable size or an absorbent mattress or alternate protection.
New skills without checking the readiness of the
trampolinist/pupil and without using progressive practices.
Somersaulting without permission.
First attempts at multiple somersaults without
the use of the overhead support rig and absorbent mattresses.
Use of the overhead support rig without checking
the secure attachment of the ropes, the swivels,the buckles and the
ability to support the weight of the trampolinist/pupil.
Any accident to go unrecorded.
