Kingston Trampoline Academy, Kingston Trampoline Club

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Kingston College Kingston Hall Road Kingston on Thames Surrey KT1 2AQ

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF BRITISH GYMNASTICS By British Gymnastics - Jun 25, 2005, 13:17
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:
Brian Stocks, President of British Gymnastics said:
"You would never allow a 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."
Please read the British Gymnastics "Garden Trampoline Safety" article. Click Here ... And Here

For the uninitiated here is a brief history of trampolining. This was kindly submitted by team member Kate Brammall