Trampolining can be described as the art of throwing yourself at a trampoline in all different ways and missing your head. Alternatively, here is a definition by a recent club captain:

"Trampolining is a fun and exhilarating sport suitable for people of almost any age, shape or ability. We have well-qualified coaches at our club who will be able to teach people ranging from the person who has never been on a trampoline before to the serious competitive trampolinist. We never pressurise anyone into doing anything they don't want to do and there is always a very friendly atmosphere at the club.

Some people view trampolining as a girly sport. This is not the case! While beginning and having fun on a trampoline requires very little general fitness, the top class trampolinists require a phenomenal amount of strength and stamina. Trampolining is better than any other activity for burning of calories and is also very good for posture and getting a six pack (lads!!) It is also an Olympic sport.

Trampolining is a fun and social sport. However, I must stress that there is a small element of risk involved. While we try to eliminate this by using safety harnesses and mats, the rare injury can occur. This small element of risk is also what gives the adrenaline rush (buzz) when you learn your first somersault."

Please have a look round our site and feel free to drop in to one of our sessions held at Iffley Road Sports Centre. You can come to two of our sessions free of charge before deciding whether to join.