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.