Trampolining
All AGDA Gymnastics programs include Trampolining and Tumbling activities.
AGDA at this point in time does not hold specialised Trampolining Programs.
Important information
Due to the exciting, energetic and challenging nature of trampolining, injuries and accidents may occur, as is the case with ay physical activity. With the heights reached and skills performed by participants, particularly at advanced levels safety is of paramount importance. By coaches, clubs and participants being aware of their responsibilities the sport can be conducted in a safe and responsible manner.
Please refer to our brochure Keeping Trampolining Safe for further information about safety and Trampolining at AGDA.
This breath-taking sport is now well known across the world, the most modern trampolines can project a trampolinist to such heights that the top stars can touch 10 metre-high ceilings and perform multiple somersaults and twist with ease. As well as being a sport in its own right, it is widely recognised as a training tool for many other gymnastic disciplines and sports such as diving, freestyle skiing etc.
Disciplines
Individual, Synchronised and Double Mini Trampoline. Internationally, Tumbling also comes under Trampoline.
History
Trampolining can be seen as a reflection of man’s desire to defy gravity. Early civilizations devised various methods of sending a person into the air, such as using outstretched animal skins to throw them up and safely catch them on their decent. Circuses have used a number of methods to propel performers into the air for a variety of somersaults.
The modern trampoline came about through the intervention of modern technology. George Nissen of the USA in his garage built the first prototype apparatus in 1934. As well as being a source of great fun at a recreational level, the trampoline has also been used by the Air Force and later by Space agencies to acclimatise their pilots and astronauts to aerial activity.
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