A guide to Trampolines

​So many children (and maybe adults) love having a trampoline in their own back yard. Trampolines can be a lot of fun and good exercise, but can also be extremely dangerous and cause injuries if not used safely
Keep this in mind:

• In order to stay as safe as possible when using a trampoline, always supervise children. Make sure that there is not more than one person on it at a time.
• While a trampoline may seem like a bouncy, soft landing, the fact is that trying gymnastic maneuvers that only trained gymnasts should attempt may result in neck and head injury and even paralysis. Please don’t attempt this.
• We’ve all seen and maybe even been amused by those You Tube videos of people jumping off roofs and other high objects to land on a trampoline. What we don’t always see however, is the injuries that result from this. Don’t allow anyone to try this on your trampoline.
• Keep the trampoline in a well lit area so that you can clearly see where you are jumping.
• Take all the safety precautions you can to ensure your trampoline is safe to use. These things include installing a safety net around the trampoline, making sure there is sufficient padding around the springs and framework and placing the trampoline on a soft surface such as wood chips.

We want you all to enjoy the fun you can have with a trampoline, but please remember to stay safe.