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Trampoline Safety Rules
- DO NOT attempt somersaults. Landing on your head or neck can cause serious injury, paralysis, or death, even when landing in the middle of the bed.
- DO NOT allow more than one person on the trampoline at a time. Use by more than one person at the same time can result in serious injuries.
- Use trampoline only with mature, knowledgeable supervision.
- Trampolines over 20 inches (51 cm) tall (including the Fun & Fitness Center) are NOT recommended for use by children under 6 years of age.
- Inspect the trampoline before each use. Make sure the frame padding is correctly and securely positioned. Replace any worn, defective or missing parts.
- Climb on and off the trampoline. It is a dangerous practice to jump from the trampoline to the floor or ground when dismounting, or to jump onto the trampoline when mounting. DO NOT use the trampoline as a springboard to other objects.
- Stop your bounce by flexing your knees as your feet come in contact with the trampoline bed. Learn this skill before attempting others.
- Learn fundamental bounces and body positions thoroughly before trying more advanced skills. A variety of trampoline activities can be carried out by performing the basic fundamentals in various series and combinations, performing one fundamental after another, with or without feet bounces between them.
- Avoid bouncing too high. Stay low until you can control your bounce and repeatedly land in the center of the trampoline. Control is more important than height.
- Focus your eyes on the perimeter of the trampoline. This will help control your bounce.
- Avoid bouncing when tired. Keep turns short.
- Properly secure the trampoline when not in use. Protect it against unauthorized use. If a trampoline ladder is used, the supervisor should remove it from the trampoline when leaving the area to prevent unsupervised access by children under 6 years of age.
- Keep objects away which could interfere with the performer. Maintain a clear area around the trampoline at all times.
- Do not use the trampoline while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- For additional information concerning trampoline equipment, contact the manufacturer.
- For information concerning skill training, contact a certified trampoline instructor.
- Bounce only when the surface of the bed is dry. Wind or air movement should be calm to gentle. The trampoline must not be used in gusty or severe winds.
- Read all instructions before using the trampoline. Warnings and instructions for the care, maintenance and use of trampolines are included to promote safe, enjoyable use of the equipment.
Trampoline Safety Rules Complements of
Alley Oop Sports
Trampoline History
(complements of West View Trampolining Club)
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