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Remember down on the beach and paying your few pence to have the fun of a lifetime, bouncing around and throwing yourself around in the most precarious ways, Trampoling is also an Olympic Sport.
Popularity
This is a huge HUGE interest with all kinds of ages and people taking part, manufacturers now make them to be bought buy the general public.
Location
Most good sports centres and maybe in a friends or your own back garden.
Age
Trampolining is great for all ages, manufacturer's now make safety enclosures so the very young can also join in this fun sport.
Ability
A reasonable amount of fitness and the ability to have fun fun fun.
Description
The trampoline was first invented in the 1930's by George Nissan, the idea struck him when watching trapeze artists hitting the safety net and bouncing back off again. He produced the first trampoline in his garage though on a smaller scale to the net, using it to perform to audiences and letting them try out his innovation. From here developed a sport and another interest using rhythmic moves and a form of modern day acrobatics, trampolining has evolved into an Olympic sport and fun past time.
Dedication
Fun is the name of the game for Trampolining, however dedicate yourself and learn the full sequence moves of professional athletes.
Potential
Potential to have lots of fun and also use Trampolining as a fitness regime, potential to join a squad, make new friends and compete at national, international and Olympic levels.
Cost
Join from the simple cost of a club membership, in 2006 you could buy a trampoline on average for ?169.00 this is based on an 8' trampoline with enclosure.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
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