{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120425 \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E(Published November 2024, replacing\u0026nbsp;January 2019)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EIntroduction\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETrampoline parks and indoor centres have been springing up across the UK over the past few years. These commercially run centres have a high rate of incidents and injuries occurring on their premises. The following guidance has been developed to support members who are looking to participate in these activities with their young people.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWithin Scouting this activity would fall within \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9a-activities/#9a.1\u0022 title=\u0022POR 9a.1\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9a.1\u0022\u003ERule 9a.1 - Preparation, generic rules \u0026amp; definitions for all activities\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EPlanning\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhen planning to use a trampoline park, consider the following to make sure that your group get the most from their session:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes the facility adhere to the latest safety standards? Not only for trampoline equipment, but also for the building and general facilities (the facility should be able to provide evidence of this, certificates, notification of conformity etc).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes the park generally look clean and well maintained?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes the trampoline equipment look in good condition? Is it regularly checked/inspected? There should be no tears or rips in any of the visible materials. Is there plenty of padding around the equipment and around the outside of the trampolines next to walkways?\u00A0 Is there plenty of foam in the foam pits and is the foam in good condition?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes the park have risk assessments and clear operating procedures?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs a safety briefing provided? All jumpers must receive a safety briefing from park staff before taking part in the activity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre there clearly displayed rules for park users to follow, this should be near each activity area and clearly explaining what the rules for each piece of equipment are? There should only be one bouncer per trampoline.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre court monitors always visible and active at every activity in the park? As a minimum, there must be one court monitor (member of staff from the trampoline park supervising) to every 20 bouncers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat qualifications and training do the court monitors/park staff have? Are there first aiders present provided by the trampoline park?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs the facility and time of visit age appropriate?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat is the best time of day, week and/or year to use the park? Try to avoid busy periods where young people may have to queue or overcrowding may occur.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat supervision are you going to require? Volunteers are still responsible for supervising young people even when court monitors are present, due to some restrictions on use volunteers may not be able to participate at the same time, but supervising from the sides is still required.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhat links are there from this activity to the programme?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes the park provide group discounts, etc.?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Other things to consider:"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ESupervision\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt\u0027s important when planning to use trampoline parks and centres that supervision of Scout members is properly planned for. You must take into consideration the requirements of the park/centre, follow section ratios and put a supervision plan in place.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERemember that the young people are still your responsibility. Split your group into small, manageable groups which volunteers can take direct responsibility for supervising.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure that volunteers are close enough to the group to see what they are doing. You need to be able to manage the behaviour of the group and respond to any incidents.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESet some clear ground rules with the group before the activity starts. This can include which areas they are allowed to use, the supervision plan and any other specifics such as \u2018no somersaults\u2019 and \u2018no double bouncing\u2019.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure all the volunteers are clear on their roles and responsibilities and that the leader in charge has a plan in place to supervise and coordinate the other volunteers and their groups.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EDisclaimers/Waivers\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETrampoline parks should ask for a disclaimer or waiver to be signed for each person taking part in the activity. This is something which parents/carers must sign on behalf of their young person; not a volunteer. Parents/carers should be given sufficient information along with the disclaimer/waiver to make an informed decision to sign it or not. Volunteers can only sign disclaimers/waivers for their own personal participation.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe activity organiser must notify\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.unityinsuranceservices.co.uk/contact\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EUnity (Scout Insurance Services)\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;before any disclaimers or waivers are signed.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-91-all-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.1 Activity Rules \u2013 Application\u0022\u003ERule 9a.1\u003C/a\u003E -Preparation, generic rules \u0026amp; definitions for all activities\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-96-use-of-external-centres-and-instructors/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.6 Use of External Centres and Instructors\u0022\u003ERule 9a.6\u003C/a\u003E Use of External Centres and Instructors\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#ffe627","title":"Policy, Organisation and Rules","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/?orderBy=title%20asc\u0026amp;category=Adventure\u0022\u003EActivities A-Z\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.british-gymnastics.org/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https://www.british-gymnastics.org/ website opens in a new window\u0022\u003EBritish Gymnastics\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.unityinsuranceservices.co.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EUnity Insurance\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Additional information","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cul data-v-ba383ade=\u0022\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli data-v-ba383ade=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.british-gymnastics.org/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBritish Gymnastics - Trampolining Coach\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-v-ba383ade=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.indooradventureparks.org/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022International Association of Trampoline Parks - member\u0022\u003EInternational Association of Trampoline Parks - member\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-v-ba383ade=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.adventuremark.co.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Adventure Mark - accredited\u0022\u003EAdventure Mark - centre\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Suitable Providers","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"Read our guidance on trampolining.","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"15 July 2023","reviewDate":"19/11/2020","redirectUrl":"","id":46928,"nodeName":"Trampolining","title":"Trampolining","type":"contentPage","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Trampolining","headerSubTitle":"","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"ffe627","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"Read our guidance on trampolining.","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NjkyOCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/trampolining/"}