Trampoline Safety and Positioning
After using our Trampolines Guide and having chosen your trampoline, ensure you purchase the neccessary quality safety equipment such as a Trampoline Safety Enclosure, safety pads and trampoline safety nets. Also ensure that the trampoline you buy is manufactured to both the US (ASTM) and the EU (TUV) standard. All Jumpking Trampolines & Bazoongi Trampolines comply with these safety standards.
Another great resource on trampoline safety is the trampoline safety factsheet provided by RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents). You can find the Factsheet at Trampoline Safety Factsheet. next it is important to learn how to a) use it safely and b) where is the best place to put it. After all, there are many potential hazards that can occur when using a trampoline. These include falling off the trampoline, landing improperly while trampolining or even falling off the trampoline. Purchasing suitable trampoline safety equipment, taking your children to trampolining lessons or courses and ensuring there is a responsible adult supervising them at all times are all ways that you can help ensure that they can enjoy their trampoline and help avoid accidents or injuries. According to the RoSPA trampoline safety factsheet 75% of injuries occur when more than one person is on the trampoline. Remove the ladder [link to ladder] after use so that young children can't get onto the trampoline on their own and older children will see the removal of the ladder as a sign that they are not allowed on to the trampoline.
Ensure your children are supervised at all times when they are bouncing on trampolines. Even better check out our comprehensive list of Trampolining Clubs across the UK so that your children can practice their more advanced trampolining moves under professional supervision. If you know of any clubs not listed on the page please let us know. Please use the menu on the left to read more information on the safety side of the sport of trampolining.
Useful Trampoline Safety Articles
The RoSPA Trampoline Safety Factsheet