Trampoline Safety

Ready to bounce and have some fun?

1. Bounce in the middle on the cross - important!
2. Only one person on at a time - that's REALLY important.
3. Bounce only if an adult is there - even MORE important.
4. Stop bouncing before you get off - yes, I know it sounds obvious but...it's HUGELY important.
5. Don't do somersaults  - it's an Olympic sport you know!- so that's MEGA important.

Let's see if you have got all of that! 

Look at the pictures below, decide what is going wrong in the first picture and right in the second!  
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Where is the best place to put a trampoline?

• It should be placed on a level surface.
• It must be away from other play structures, trees, fences and shrubs.
• If possible, it is best to create a pit for the rampoline to sit on, so the canvas is at ground level.
• Can you see the trampoline clearly from the house?

Trampoline safety

• Youngsters should remove all jewellery.
• Long hair should be tied back.
• Wear thick socks.
• Long sleeved tops and tracksuit bottoms can prevent friction burns.
• All trampolining should be supervised by an adult.
• Spotters need to be in place around the trampoline edge.
• Enclosures can help prevent injury.

Pre-trampoline checks

• Dry the trampoline before use.
• Check under the frame pads to ensure that all hooks are attached to the bed an are all pointing downwards.
• Ensure that all springs are covered by the frame pads.
• Make sure there is nothing under or near the trampoline.
   

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