Garden Trampolining
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF BRITISH GYMNASTICS
British Gymnastics, the Governing Body of Gymnastics and
Trampolining in the United Kingdom issues the following statement:
Trampolining activities should not be undertaken without
close adult supervision and at no time should two children
be allowed to bounce simultaneously.
Children should never attempt somersaults or elements involving
rotation without being properly trained.
Advanced skills should always be developed with an appropriate
coach or trained person being present.
British Gymnastics has an advice page for those parents who
might be concerned for their children’s use of the Trampoline
at home:
www.british-gymnastics.org/downloads/pafiledb.php?action=download&id=428
Brian Stocks, President of British Gymnastics said:
"You would never allow child to swim in a garden pool
unsupervised. Parents must treat Trampoline activities in
the same way. If in doubt, contact an expert! Trampoline has
the ability to maime, or seriously injure if activities are
allowed to get out of control. Trampolining under control
is an excellent activity for young children encouraging fitness
and good health, combining coordination, balance and agility."
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