SafetyInformation(cont)
fromthetrampolinewhendismounting.Neverusespringsorsuspensionelementsas
‘hand grips’ when getting on and off the trampoline.
Learn fundamental bounces and body positions thoroughly before trying more
advancedmanoeuvrers.Avarietyoftrampolineactivitiescanbecarriedoutby
performingthebasicfundamentalsinvariousseriesandcombinations,orperforming
one fundamental bounce after the other, with or without bounces between them.
For further information or additional instructional material, contact the manufacturer
orretailer.Tolearnmoreadvancedtrampoliningskillscontactasuitablegymnastics/
trampoline club.
Basic trampolining instructions
This trampoline is a domestic trampoline, not a gymnastics trampoline. You will get the
safest and best use from it by following these basic principles:
Do not attempt or allow somersaults on the trampoline. Landing on your head or neck
whiledoingsomersaultscancauseseriousinjury,paralysisorevendeath.
Do not use the trampoline when wet. The mat will be slippery and make landing less
sure.
Enclosuresystemsaredesignedtopreventusersfallingoffthetrampoline.Donot
allow users to intentionally bounce toward or off the barrier, as this can unbalance the
trampoline and continual impact may damage the enclosure.
Donotuseatrampolinewhileundertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.Balance,
perception and assessment of risk will be affected and may lead to injury.
Donotusethetrampolineasaspringboardtootherobjects.Usethetrampolineonly
for trampoline style bouncing.
Focus your eyes on the edge of the trampoline. This will help control your bounce.
Stopyourbouncebyexingyourkneesasyourfeetcomeincontactwiththe
trampoline bed. Learn this skill before you attempt any others.
Avoidbouncingtoohigh.Staylowuntilyoucancontrolyourbounceandrepeatedly
land in the centre of the trampoline.
Do not bounce immediately after a meal.