RULES AND REGULATIONS

These are some of the main rules and regulations governing the sport of Trampolining

1. All members of the club must become affiliated to British Gymnastics by payment of a membership fee.
2. Trampolining must never take place without the supervision of an adequately qualified coach.
3. The coach in charge should ensure that the equipment is safe to use prior to any trampoline session.
4. The coach should never allow:
   • Anyone to take part unless they have been warned of the inherent potential danger of trampolining.
   • Anyone to take part after illness/injury or absence due to illness without first checking the evidence that the pupil is fit to meet the demands for performance.
   • Any jumping on the trampoline without suitable non-slip fottwear.
   • Any jumping without the presence of an adequate number of attentive spotters of suitable size and weight who have been instructed in and understand their duties
   • Any double bouncing or kipping without prior training and permission.
   • Any horseplay or fooling around
   • Any eating or drinking in the immediate vicinity of the trampoline.
   • Any wearing of jewellery, watches, chains, rings, bands, unsecured long hair, untrimmed long nails or anything which could catch on the bed, distract or harm the trampolinist or a spotter.
   • Any participation without suitable sports clothing.
   • Anyone other than the coach (for coaching purposes) to stand or sit on the end decks or frame pads or anyone, especially small children, to go underneath the trampoline whilst it is in use.
   • Any jumping other than in the centre of the bed.
   • Any new skills without checking the readiness of the pupil, i.e. ability and confidence, without using recommended progressive practices and supports.
5. The trampolinist should:
   • Complete a medical form when joining the club informing the coach of any medical condition or medication that may affect performance. They must also detail any accident in the last six months, which resulted in unconsciousness from a blow to the head. The coach should be informed of any necessary changes to be made to the form.
   • Never attempt to unfold/fold the trampoline unless supervised by the coach and trained.
   • Never go or swing under the trampoline or end decks
   • Never jump without non-slip footwear.
   • Never use the trampoline unless the coach is present and has given specific permission for specific skills.
   • Never attempt difficult skills without progressive training and the specific permission of the coach. Never get involved in "Tests of Daring" with others who may be far more capable.
   • When spotting for others, always pay attention and be ready to help.
   • Should always pay attention to the instructions of the coach. All accidents must be recorded in the Accident Book.