Busiest day yet!

Well Summer is all but on us and sales are really ramping up as the nice weather looks like it will be here for a while and we have just had our busiest day ever - by a mile. Sales on Springfree Trampolines were 40% up on the previous busiest day. Lets see if we can turn it in to our busiest week ever!

If you would like to join the trampoline revolution and say no to dangerous spring based trampolines visit our trampoline pages or give us a call to find out more on 08444 938080

Trampoline Skipping

We hear of all kinds of different things people do on their Springfree Trampoline and here is another suggestion - Trampoline Skipping.

Can you do any better?

Springfree sponsor AAAsports

I am really pleased to announce that Springfree Trampolines are sponsoring AAAsports this year. See the press release below for more information.

AAAsports will be running their 3rd Annual club compitition in July and we will be there with one of our amazing trampolines to show the trampolining world of the north of England what the amazing Springfree trampoline has to offer.

AAAsports head coach, Andi Revell said, "The AAAsports club competition and presentation is always the most exciting day int he AAAsports calendar, and with the event being presented by Springfree Trampolines, 2010 is shaping up to be the best year yet. By working together AAAsports and Springfree Trampolines can help to assure the highest possible safety standards in trampolining for all our members whether at home or at the club"

Nissen Dies aged 96

George Nissen, the inventor of the trampoline has died aged 96.

He "was a true sports pioneer," Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics, the sport's national governing body, said in a statement. "His vision, innovations and passion sowed the seeds for trampoline's worldwide popularity."

Win a Springfree Trampoline with Net mums

All you have to do to try win one of our fabulous Springfree Trampolines is to go to netmums and tell them about your experiences of indoor and outdoor play. What could be easier than that?

Once you have added your review or recommendation you will automatically be entered for the draw. The closing date for entries is the 30th April so don't hang around!

Autism fund raiser gets a bounce

Springfree Trampoline in Australia are supporting Autism Queensland by offering a Springfree Trampoline as a prize for the school which raises the most money on 'dress differently day'

Autism Awareness month starts in Australia on the 1st April and culminates ont he 30the with dress differently day.

Autism Queensland CEO Penny Beeston said, "Demand for Autism Queensland’s services was up 40 percent from 10 years ago".

“We know that 1 in 160 children have a diagnosis of Autism, and we’ve seen a real increase in the demand for our services right across Queensland,” she said.

“Autism Queensland receives government support but we also rely on donations from the community to make Autism information, support and outreach programs accessible to all Queenslanders.”

Ms Beeston said Autism Queensland was the only organisation to provide Autism specific Outreach Programs into all schools in Queensland, whether they are State, Independent or Catholic schools.

“Money raised will fund education and therapy for children with Autism; information services to support families and professionals as well as supporting our Outreach Programs, ” she said.

Some (cheap) ideas to dress differently include:

•put your clothes on backwards or inside out
•put your socks on after your shoes
•teachers could wear the school uniform to school
•get the old Superman costume out of mothballs

Spares for your Springfree Trampoline

We often get asked about the guarantee we offer for Springfree Trampolines and we merrily tell the customer all the information they could possibly want know. What is interesting is that in the first 3 months of this year we have not had to respond to a single warranty claim in the UK. Not bad considering there are over 10,000 units out there. In fact I can't remember the last time we had a quality issue.

This is another reason why Springfree Trampolines are different. They are made in a factory owned by Springfree, by employees who really care. The quality of all aspects of the product is really impressive and the engineers at Springfree are constantly looking for ways to improve the product. I will talk a little more about the new gate cleats in a later post which is a perfect case in point.

If you want to buy the safest, best quality garden trampoline in the world, there is only one place to turn - Springfree Trampolines!

The awards just keep on coming

Springfree™ Trampoline has been honored with the ‘Special Commendation Award’ in the Kidsafe WA Category at the 2010 Western Australia Consumer Protection Awards.

The Kidsafe WA Category acknowledges non-government organizations and businesses which make an enduring contribution to the advancement of product safety for children.

Over 200,000 kids are injured worldwide each year on spring-based trampoline designs. Springfree™ Trampoline is rewarded by the WA government for its exceptional design and development work that has been undertaken to produce a safe Trampoline for home use, hence reducing product induced injuries.

Springfree™ Trampoline as a company has been working tirelessly for the past 5 years to make backyards safer and this award recognises and rewards that hard work . Our passion for what we do is not driven on numbers or bottom line but because every single one of us in Springfree™ Trampoline from the engineers to the sales personnel are genuinely interested in the welfare and Safety of children – your children.

A long weekend - but worth it

We really do love getting out there and seeing the reaction of people who approach the trampoline not really sure of what they're looking at. This weekend was no exception at the British Leisure Show. Never have I heard so many compliments about the trampolines in such a short space of time.

It's funny that most of the conversations seemed to follow the same pattern;

Customer - wow that looks great, how does it work?
Me - Brief (or sometimes long) explanation of the in's and outs of the design process
Customer - is it as bouncy as a Springbased trampoline?
Me - Why don't you let your son / daughter have a bounce?
Child - Oh, please can I have a go
Customer - go on then
Child - Wow this is much bouncier than the other trampolines I've been on
Customer - How much are they?
Me - Answer question depending on which one they are most interested in
Customer - Really, that's a lot less than I would have expected
Me - big smile, hand over information or take order

The question as to whether our Springfree Trampolines are as bouncy as the rest is one I get asked all the time. The answer is YES and if you are still not sure, come and see us and try it out for yourself.

If you can't get to see us remember that we do offer a comprehensive mony back guarantee. For more information on this please check out the website and have a look at our trampolines.

Melbournes craziest storm ever

I love picking up these kinds of clips and it seems the worlds safest trampoline has found another use!

In Melbourne's craziest storm ever! people took cover under the world's safest trampoline, check out the video! Date and location : 6th March 2010, Alexandra Gardens (Moomba) Melbourne, Victoria

Don't forget to come and see us at the Britich Leisure show this weekend and hope for sunshine!

Lilliput Play Homes

This blog is obviously about Springfree Trampolines but I really should mention the last of the main product range that we sell at Rainbow, Lilliput Play Homes.

Manufactured in Pittsburgh they came about in much the same way that Springfree Trampolines did. A dad, who was not satisfied with what the market had to offer, set too building his own playhouse and as soon as his friends saw it they immediately started asking for them.

Now Lilliput are distributing Playhouses all around the world and they certainly are a talking point. Playhouses in the UK are typically small sheds, cheaply made and lacking much imagination, and that is a problem. Imagination is what it is all about. If your child's imagination is not is not stimulated they will soon grow board and your small shed will become just that - A small shed. Toys, balls, raquets, and other clutter will mean it's not played in. It will almost certainly become a little dirty and as soon as the neglect gets to the point that a spider is spotted, you might as well not have a playhouse.

One thing Lilliput Playhomes can't be accused of is simply manufacturing small sheds. Their playhouses are beautifully thought out and even more beautifully crafted.

Check out this amazing range of playhouses on our website and if your quick we even have a couple on sale!

Springfree Trampolines at the British Leisure Show

The British Leiure show is being held between 19th and 21st of March 2010 at the Royal Windsor Racecourse in Berkshire and we will be there with one of our new square Springfree Trampolines. The SF68 is the 11' x 11' square model and you are free to come and try it out and take advantage of a special show offer price.

The show will inspire thousands of people of all ages to discover new ways of enjoying the great outdoors with a fantastic range of products and activities to see, try and buy. Free parking and show guide magazine too!

It is packed with a wide range of products, entertainment and activities to keep the whole family entertained.

2010 product models and accessories : interesting talks, demos and workshops : great features, competitions and awards : charity events such as the Sport Relief Mile : lots of ‘have a go’ activities from mountain bording to canoeing and land yatching to kite flying.

To get tickets please call 01753 743915 01753 743915 or go to www.britishleisureshow.com

Show times are as follows.

Friday 19th March 10.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday 20th March 10.00am – 5.00pm

Sunday 21st March 10.00 – 4.00pm

Go on try something new!

2010 website now live

It's that time of year where we finish off a lot of the projects we have been working on over the quieter months and yesterday, one of the main projects went live. This year has seen a complete overhaul of the Springfree pages of the Rainbow website bringing together the themes we have been working on with our off line marketing. We are very lucky to have our own inhouse IT department and Andy Bents, our IT Manager has, as usual, excelled himself with a new and improved website brought online without a glitch. Great job Andy!

The new website also launches our new range of wooden Playhouses, The Woodland Range. There are 3 models so far but we hope to extend it in the future.

As far as Springfree Trampoline goes, you can now buy all models online, including the new revolutionary square SF68 and SF80.

Of course our product range wouldn't be complete without the amazing Rainbow Play Climbing Frames. This years range is certainly the best yet so I am confident there is a Rainbow there for most gardens.

If you have any questions about any of our products please call us on 08444 938080 and you will be routed to your nearest Rainbow sales office.

AAA Sports

Its good to see people being proactive and it certainly seems that AAA Sports are a trampoline club moving in the right direction. They started in 2007 running a small trampoline session at the local sports centre to 23 members and they are now the 2nd largest trampoline club in the North of England with a continually growing membership of over 150 jumpers.

They currently have 10 coaches, including 2 senior trampoline coaches, 1 senior cheerleading coach and 2 coaches qualified to work with disabilities, as well as a trampoline coaching tutor.

If you live in the North East of England and would like to know more about AAA Sports check out their website.

On the subject of websites I we are hoping to launch the new Rainbow website on Monday complete with all the new Rainbow Climbing Frames and Springfree trampolines available for 2010.

I don't believe it!!!

Well, it seems like years since I've seen the sun. You wait for ages and 2 sunny days come along together. What a difference a few degrees makes. The phones have been ringing and climbing frames and Springfree Trampolines have been selling like hotcakes! Lets hope it continues.

The SF80 has landed

I have talked a lot about the mighty SF80 and how large it is but until you stand next to one it is hard to appreciate the difference in scale between it and it's smaller brother the SF68. This is the first SF80 we have built in the UK. 1 hour 15 minutes for Steve is a pretty respectable time for a first effort it think.

Keep you eyes pealed for the new Rainbow website which will be going live at the end of next week where you will be able to find all the information you need about the complete Springfree Trampoline range.

A nice little bit of editorial

I came across this bit of editorial in the March issue of Practical Parenting Magazine.

Bounce Away Boredom

Children gain a sense of achievement and pride as they develop a sense of control over their bodies and trampolines can be a fun way to test out new skills. Just be wary of the type of trampoline your child plays on as some models (Such as those without safety nets and padding over the springs) are notorious for causing injuries.

The award winning Springfree Trampoline features an enclosed safety net to eliminate the risk of bouncing right over the edge and has eliminated the traditional hazards of trampolines: steel springs and hard edges. It also meets the requirements of Australia's peak standards body, although you will still need to supervise play at all times.

These guys obviously know whats, what!

Awards

I have mentioned the awards Springfree Trampolines have won in the last year in various posts so here is the definitive list. Rather impressive don't you think!

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2010 Product of the Year USA

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2010 Product of the Year Canada

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2010 Product of the Year - Judges Choice

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2009 International Design Award, Australia

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2009 Parents Choice Award - USA ________________________________________________________

2009 Family Choice Award - USA

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2009 Kidspot Best Of Award

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2009 Best Award, New Zealand

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We are hoping to make this the year when we add the UK to the list of awards!

For more information on these awards visit the Springfree Website.

Springfree Trampolines are back at Harrods

After a short break to allow space for Santa and his Grotto, the Outdoor Fun room is back up and running at Harrods and of course the centre piece is our Springfree Trampoline.

Even better, it only took a matter of a couple of hours before they had sold their first trampoline of the new decade.

I will be in Harrods tomorrow and will take some snaps but here is what it looked like last year. We will be going live with our new website in 3 weeks and that will also coincide with a small price rise, so if you're thinking about buying give us a call and beat the price rise or buy online at Trampolines.

Another Springfree blog

Life at Springfree is always varied espacially on the installation side. We build more trampolines than you might imagine. Some in very tight corners, some sunk into the ground, some on roof terrances and some indoors.

Steve is our biggest Springfree fan. He unloads containers and considers it good exercise, manages stock, coordinates deliveries and as often as possible goes out building.

Well it seems we are going to learn a little bit more about life behind the scenes of Springfree in Steves new Springfree blog. He's a creative chap so I am sure it will be an interesting and amusing read.

Here is Steve building the first SF68 ever in the UK.

Sssshhhhhh

I remember sleeping in the garden as a child but I don't remember it being as comfy as this! I came accross this photo whilst surfing and couldn't resist posting it. If you have any fun or interesting Springfree photos send them to me and I will post the best.

Springfree Trampoline on Americas Got Talent

Springfree™ Trampoline are proud supporters of ’ACRODUNK’ – basketball trampolinists from America’s Got Talent.Millions of viewers saw the Springfree™ Trampoline on the hit NBC show, when semifinalist.

ACRODUNK used the world’s safest trampoline in their performances. ACRODUNK are known for their fusion of extreme basketball dunking with acrobatic techniques. The group created hype with their bold performances and technique on the show; judges hailing them as “thrilling, dynamic, entertaining and exciting”.

Team ACRODUNK continues to use the innovative Springfree™ Trampoline in their act, enjoying its unique appearance and superior safety features.

Jerry Burrell, President of Impact Entertainment, Inc. and trainer of ACRODUNK is pleased with the safety and appeal the Springfree™ Trampoline adds to their performance.

“The trampoline looks new and fresh, while providing a great performance, which is what ACRODUNK is all about.”

But Mr Burrell has a message for all those keen to try their stunts at home, “Our team has had intensive training and we’re good at what we do, but jump safe on your Springfree Trampoline and leave the stunts to us! These tricks are not to be performed in your backyard or on the Springfree Trampoline!"

ACRODUNK are now performing at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas with other finalists from America’s Got Talent. You can follow them on Facebook.

Springfree jump for joy with another award!

In breaking news, Springfree™ Trampoline has been awarded with the 2010 Children’s Product of the Year Award USA.

Hosted in 28 countries, Product of the Year is the world’s largest consumer-voted program that recognizes innovation in consumer packaged goods.

In its second year, over 60,000 American shoppers voted on products in a survey conducted by TNS. Springfree™ Trampoline was just crowned as the Product of the Year in its category at the Awards Ceremony hosted by Phil Lemper in New York City.

Springfree™ Trampoline is the only trampoline design that has effectively removed the risk of product induced injury. With over 200,000 kids injured worldwide each year on spring-based trampoline designs, for every 15 Springfree™ Trampoline’s sold, one child is kept out of hospital. Springfree™ Trampoline’s Global Marketing Director, Kristen Hill accepted the award on behalf of the company.

“On the tail-end of such a highly sought-after and recognized award, Springfree™ Trampoline could not be launching into the North American Market any better.”

“This Award reflects Springfree™ Trampoline’s commitment to safety and innovation and the independent voting process is a testament to parents’ belief in choosing the safest products for their children.”

“We are honored to be receiving this international success but also thrilled that consumers recognize and appreciate the innovatation that is Springfree™ Trampoline,” Hill Says.

Just last week, Springfree™ Trampoline was named 2010 Canadian Product of the Year – Around the Home category and was also recognized as the judges’ number one choice on top of the category crown.

About Product of the Year

Product of the Year is the only consumer product award that rewards innovation and is voted on by real consumers. Established 22 years ago in France, POY currently operates in 28 countries with the same purpose: Guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation. Backed by the votes of 60,000 consumers, the distinct red POY logo serves as shortcut for shoppers in the supermarket, saving them time and money. For manufacturers of the winning products, the award is a powerful marketing message proven to increase retail distribution and sales by an average of 10-15%. Product of the Year accepts entries every year from consumer packaged goods that demonstrate innovation and were launched within the previous year. Entered products are then placed into specific categories such as food, beverages, personal care, household care, etc. with a product then being chosen as a winner in its category through a nationally representative online study. For more information visit www.productoftheyearusa.com

There's a new game in town!

The team at Springfree Australia had a great time at the Australia Open and everyone loved playing Tennis Springfree Style. So we thought we would share the gist of the game with you as you could alwasy make some minor changes and play it home. The only difference would be one player in the Springfree™ Trampoline and the other on the outside.

If you have any other games that you like to play on our Springfree™ Trampoline please share
Items Required:

2 Springfree Trampolines
2 Tennis Rackets
Lots of Tennis Balls
Chalk

Rules
The rules of Trampoline Tennis are quite simple.

Rule 1. Each opponent stands on a trampoline (1 opponent to 1 trampoline). The player who delivers the ball to start the point is called the server. The player who standing on the opposite trampoline from the server is the receiver.

Rule 2. The right to serve, receive, choose your side, or give the opponent these choices is decided by a toss of a coin or racquet. If the choice of service or receiver is chosen, the opponent chooses which trampoline they want to start on.

Rule 3. The server shall stand behind the marked chalk line. The server shall not serve until the receiver is ready. Serves are made from behind the marked chalk line and must land inside the chalked mark line of the opponents trampoline. If the server misses his target twice, he loses the point. If the ball hits the net and goes in the marked chalk line, another serve is granted. If the server steps inside the marked chalk line before contact is made, the serve is deemed a fault.

Rule 4. The receiver is deemed ready if an attempt is made to return the server’s ball. The receiver can stand where he likes but must let the ball bounce inside the marked chalk line. If the ball does not land inside the marked chalk line, it is deemed a fault and a second serve is given. If the ball is hit by either opponent before the ball bounces, the server wins the point.

Rule 5. The server always calls his score first. If the server wins the first point, he gets a score of 15. Scoring is done like a clock. See example below. Love means zero in tennis. The second point is called 30. The third point is called 45 (now-a-days known as 40) and game is won when the score goes back to love. If the score is 40-40, also known as deuce, one side must win by two points. Advantage-In means if the server wins the next point, he wins the game. Advantage-Out means the receiver has a chance to win the game on the next point.
LOVE 15-30-40

Rule 5. After the game, the opponents serve. Games equal 1. The first to win 2 games wins. If the score is 2-6, a tie-breaker is played. The tiebreaker continues until one side wins by 1.

Rule 6. If the ball goes into the net, or outside the marked lines on the trampoline, the player who hit that ball loses the point. If the ball hits the net during the point and goes into the opponents trampoline, the ball is in play. A player loses the point if they touch the net, drop their racquet while hitting the ball, bounce the ball over the net, hit part of the surroundings such as the tree, person, ground, the ball touches them or their partner, they deliberately try to distract the opponent.

Rule 7. A let is called during the point if a ball rolls on the trampoline or there is a distraction from someone besides the players on the court.

Rule 8. A ball that lands on the marked chalk line is good.

Rule 9. If players serve out of turn or serve to the wrong person or court, the point or game will stand and order will be resumed following the point or game.

Wikipedia

I have tried once or twice over the last couple of years to get a mention of Springfree Trampolines on Wikipedia and what ever I have tried to add has been almost instantly taken down. It seems that the clever people at Springfree HQ have made a little progress and at least Keith Alexander now has a mention.

It's a start I suppose and reads ....

As with competitive trampolines recreational trampolines are usually made using coiled steel springs to provide the rebounding force. New Zealander Dr. Keith Vivian Alexander of the University of Canterbury designed a trampoline which replaces the springs with cantilivered pultruded fibreglass rods to provide the rebounding force. This spring free design allows the steel jumping frame to be placed below the jumping plane so safety is claimed to be improved

Don't Forget that the new range is now live and to receive a flier in the post call 08444 938080 or visit the website

Trampolining and Autism

In January I posted about how trampolines benefit children with Autism and I recently came accross the passage below. It is really interesting to see how theraputic trampolining can actually be;

Jan Johnson talks about Jacob, Aged 6.

"Jacob (now 6 Years old) was diagnosed a few years ago as having high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder with Persuasive Development Delays. His physiotherapist recommended last year that he use a trampoline to improve his low muscle tone. He went for a review recently and his physio said his leg muscle tone had improved significantly and he can do a lot more hops and jumps on the ground.

The safety netting on the Springfree Trampoline has been very good as Jacob tends to throw himslef back and forth and gets off balance. Also Having no springs has made it safer. The structure is very solid and sound and I don't worry about it cracking or breaking. The Springfree Trampoline has not only been a useful tool physically but also emotionally.

Jacob has also learnt to share his Springfree when he has friends over to visit. Because of his developmental delays, he is still learning social skills. He is very chatty and loves to tell people about trains. Jumping and taking turns ont he Springfree is a way to break his obsessive talk and introduce alternate topics so that he learns about interacting with other children"

Karen Cockburn demonstrates Springfree

I posted earlier about Springfree Trampoline winning the Judges choice at the first ever Canadian Product of the Year Awards, well here is 3 times Olympic medalist Karen Cockburn showing off some of her skills at the presentation.

Of course we are a supple bunch at Rainbow and if only my ankle wasn't still injured I would be giving that move a go myself. Never mind.

Is the housing market hotting up?

Over the past couple years we have seen, at Rainbow, a significant reduction in the number of Rainbow Play Systems that we are moving from one house to another. This is of course because fewer people have moved house during this time.

We are, however, starting to see things change and we have never been as busy as we are now moving Rainbow Play Systems from one house to another. What is interesting is that we are starting to see people wanting their Springfree Trampoline moving as well. This is something I always stress to people when talking to them about our products. They are making an investment that will be used and used and used for the kids lifetime as kids so it is crucial to make the right choice.

Let's be honest for a minute. You could go out this afternoon and buy an 'El Cheapo' trampoline and little Johny (aged 6) would think you're the best parents in the world. The problem is that when Johny is 10 and baby sister, Florence is 3 you will most likely being trying to decide whether to simply bin the tattered, rusty, squeaking, wobbly trampoline in the garden and risk breaking the little darlings hearts or is it maybe safe enough, if they're careful, for a little longer.

'El Cheapo' trampolines do not last. Springrfee Trampolines do! They are the next generation and are changing the way people view the industry. I only wish I'd been clver enough to have invented them!

Visit one of our showrooms to try before you buy. For more information call 08444 938080 or visit the website http://www.rainbowplay.co.uk/

Emergency Room stats

I have mentioned before in this blog that trampoline safety is of increasing concern in the UK as well as other countries around the world but I have just read a stat that is really quite scary. Over 100,000 people each year end up in the emergency room in the USA!

The problem on the other side of the Atlantic is so acute that the majority of home owner policies do not cover you in the case of trampoline injuries. That means you are personally liable should someone have an accident on your trampoline and when you buy a trampoline you MUST take out additional cover to protect you.

Springfree Trampolines are relatively new to the USA and becoming increasingly more popular. It will be really interesting to see how the safest trampoline in the world will change the attitudes of interested parties. It is already happening over here and is well established Down Under.

Accelerate your childs motor skills, balance and coordination

No two people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder are exactly alike but what is certain is that all children LOVE to Jump!

Repetitive movement is a frequent and calming motion for many children with ASD, and jumping is a natural and healthy action, which can be beneficial to children's mental and physical development.

Some children with ASD also have issues with balance and coodination so it's especially important to ensure such a healthy and beneficial activity is undertaken safely. This is truly where Springfree stands alone. Springfree Trampoline is designed as the ultimate in safe jumping. Its revolutionary FlexiNet is designed to catch wayward jumpers, so should your child over balance, the net will flex to absorb the impact and gently guide them back to the trampolines surface. Springfree's revolutionary Soft Edge mat stretches from one soft edge to the other, and is in fact up to 20 times softer than Australian standards stipulate without the need for additional loose padding! In fact there are no hard surfaces for children to impact when jumping on the Springrfee Trampoline. Something no other trampoline can claim.

Springfree Trampoline win at the Canadian 'Product of the Year Awards'

Springfree™ Trampoline is excited to be the judges choice at the first ever Canadian ‘Product of the Year’ Awards.



Karen Cockburn demonstrated her skills on the Springfree Trampoline at the Awards Ceremony.







At the prestigious Awards Ceremony in Toronto, Springfree™ Trampoline has been recognised as the judge’s number one choice on top of our category crown. A huge Honour.

‘Product of the Year’ is one of the largest polls on product innovation. The field nominees are narrowed down by a panel of industry judges and consumers ultimately determine the winners.

Steven Holmes, CEO of Springfree™ Trampoline, says

"it’s a huge honour to bear this designation and to be reconignised by consumers.

We were honored to win in our category, so to then find out we were the overall judges choice was amazing”.

Springfree™ Trampoline is celebrating all around the world tonight about this globally recognised award"

If you want to know more about the Internationally aclaimed Springfree range check out the Trampoline section of the Rainbow website.

Springfree Trampolines really are the safest way to jump!

The first SF68 built in the UK!

We now have 2 Springfree models on display at our Windlesham showsite thanks to Steve, our assistant Ops manager. Due to my injured leg Steve got started alone on his first SF68 and in a little under an hour he had finished. Not bad for a first solo attempt Steve, well done. Here's his progress in pictures.

Now, whilst Steve loves building Springfree trampolines he is not the most enthusiastic jumper. We did however manage to convice him to brave the sleet and have a go.

The results were absolutely astonashing. I had been told by the guys at Springfree that this was a good jump but it really was impressive.

We really love the all black frame and black enclosure rods and it is suprising how you forget it it is actually a square.

Don't forget that this isn't the biggest Springfree in the range. We also offer the SF80 which is 20% larger than this one. I can't wait to have a bounce on that one.

As an aside, the climbing frame in the background of the last picture used to be owned by one of the most famous hollywood actors. Any ideas? - answers on a postcard ...... He comes from quite close to where Springfree Trampolines were invented.

SF80 - 13' Square

It is hard to describe how large this trampoline is. In terms of surface area it offers the same square footage as a 16' round trampoline. I know there is nothing of that size available but it does give you a feel of the huge jumping area on offer.

The SF80 is suitable for all jumper sizes up to 100kg and is certainly more suited to larger back gardens. The jumping surface area is 145 sqaure feet (sorry to mix the units) which is around 30% larger than the SF68 or SF90.

This trampoline has to be seen to be believed so if you have the space and budget you won't find a better, bigger bounce than the SF80.

Club Sponsored Bounceathon

Energetic members of sister trampolining and gymnastics clubs in Horley and Caterham enjoyed a bouncing bonanza which raised more than £1,000.

Members of Springfit in Horley and Pointers in Caterham, both part of the Saturn V Trampoline and Gymnastics Association, teamed up for a 24-hour bounceathon.

More than 100 club members took part in the event in Caterham.

Two trampolines were continuously in use in the sponsored fundraiser in aid of buying new equipment including pre-school gym soft play gear, and asymmetric and high bars.

Some of the gymnasts took on individual challenges too, including setting club records for moves and skills.

One coach achieved 4,000 consecutive back bounces over a 70-minute period at 4am.

Adam Reynolds of Springfit said: “Fundraising can have its challenges, but this event is by far the most challenging feat the clubs have ever attempted.”

He said: “There was a lot of positive feedback from beaming club members and families who came to show their support and help the teams out.

“The event ended with a roared countdown to a huge celebration by all those who had helped out.

“No doubt it was then followed by a long sleep for those who had been awake for around 36 hours.”

Well done to all involved from the team at Rainbow.

So TV is not all bad!

There is nothing better for kids than getting outdoors and playing on their Springfree™ Trampoline, but lets be honest we all need some down time. As a parent you can sometime’s feel a little guilty about your kids being in front of the box, but as research shows its not all bad.

Professor Anderson says children aged two and over may benefit from watching television but it depends on whether the content of the program matches the age of the child.

Research shows that educational television, such as Sesame Street, helps children learn the alphabet, learn to count and teaches them about good social habits (such as waiting your turn) and broadens their vocabulary and understanding of the world.

What do you think about TV and how much do you let your children watch?

Springfree Fun

Springfree Trampolines are not just about safety, they are also about fun. More fun then you could posibley imagine. So are the people who work for Springfree. They make videos like this one.

If you love your Springfree trampoline go to the facebook page and become a fan. Send them some photos and get involved in the Springfree community.

SF72 - 10' round Springfree

The first of the new Springfree trampolines which have just landed in the UK is the SF72 and it is sure to be one of our biggest sellers in 2010. The SF72 is a 10' round Springfree Trampoline which is equivalent in size to a traditional 12' spring based one.

The SF72 is ideal for the whole range of jumpers and offers a maximum active jumping weight limit of 100kg. The SF72 offers a medium to soft bounce which will satisfy even the most active of bouncers.

The SF72 retails at £595 plus delivery and don't forget there is an installation service available in many parts of the UK.

The new models have landed!

We are really excited here as the new Springfree Trampoline models have landed in the UK. We had expected them last week but the boat was delayed due to the poor weather.

The Springfree's will be delivered to us on Wednesday and we already have pre-orders to fulfill.

The new models in question are:

SF72, 10'round trampoline
SF68, 11' square trampoline
SF80, 13' square trampoline

I will go in to the specific features of these new models over the next few days but if you do want more information give us a call on 08444 938080 or visit the website.

Fun in the snow!!!

So when you look out of your window in the morning before work and it looks like this.......


The kids get a little excited, to say the least. 10" of snow = no school for 2 days but at least we had this.......


and that meant this .......


and ultimately this .......



And of course a couple of days in the snow wouldn't be the same without one of these!


A Springfree Trampoline is for all seasons not just the Summer. For more information on the amazing, patented Springfree Trampoline please go to the trampoline pages on the Rainbow website, where you can find all the information you will need to find the right Springfree for your garden and family.

Happy New Year!

The New Year has continued in the same cold way that the last one ended. Goodbye "noughties" and hello "teenies"!

I wish I could have joined my kids on the Springfree this morning but unfortunately it was time to come back to work after a lovely long break. It's interesting how they use the trampoline for all sorts of games. This morning saw them using their new skipping rope and practising various skipping routines.

Don't forget that bouncing on the trampoline is also a great way to loose those extra pounds you put on over the festive season! It is much more effective than going for a run and I do find that as I get older the joints don't appreciate road running as much as they used to.