British Gymnastics has issued a safety and guidance notice on the use of garden trampolines. You can view the 2 page notice by clicking here

The notice gives practical advice on protecting trampoline users’ safety and most notable safety guidelines are:

• Never allow more than one person on a trampoline at a time (three quarters of all injuries occur from ignoring this)
• Locate the trampoline safely, i.e. not near fencing, trees, play equipment, on a slope, etc.
• Clearly set rules for the children/user on safe trampoline use
• Avoid skills that involve being upside down
• Ensure the user stops bouncing before jumping off the trampoline
• Always ensure an adequate number and age of spotters are present around the edges of the trampoline
• Most importantly, have your child trained properly!

British Gymnastics have a range of trampoline education courses for coaches and teachers. If you would like to arrange a course or get more information on any teacher or coach education courses please call Andrew Webb, Regional Gymnastics Development Manager on 01324 590 720.