b'TRAMPOLINESTRAMPOLINES SAFETY & MATTINGTRAMPOLINE SAFETY NEWS FROM AFPE (EXTRACT ONLY PLEASE REFER TO AFPE FOR FULL DETAILS)This advice is directed at curricular/extra curricular school trampolining which could include where appropriate rotational 360 degree feet to feet movement (basic somersaulting). For high bouncers, additional provision is required in line with British Gymnastics recommendations for club trainingTHE USE OF END DECKS AND MATTING: The use of end decks and mat surrounds is inter-related to the new spotting code of practice. afPE stronglyrecommends the use of end decks, particularly where staff wish to develop rotational feet to feet 360 degree movement. British Gymnastics Risk Assessment (Feb 2007) concluded falls arising from performers projecting from the sides of trampolines were relatively rare and that much greater risk arose fromperformers projecting from the ends. Matting should be used down the sides of trampolines offering protection to a width of 2m and 20-25mm thickness. It is acceptable for trampolines to be placed side to side or end to end provided the intervening metalwork and springs are suitably protectedSPOTTERS: With the provision of end decks and mat surrounds spotting is no longer seen as essential. Injuries to spotters in the past have contributed towards this thinking. However, providing spotters have been suitably trained and are physically capable they can operate as an additional line of defense. Using pupils in this way can add to their sense of responsibility and involvement. There should be no more than two spotters down each side of the trampolineIn response to this Universal Services now manufacture the correct size mats for the side and ends of trampolines as per these guidelines. We have illustrated below the correct mats required for single and double use trampolines for schools. For regional, club and national competitions further matting is required6 x Deluxe Chipfoam Mats 13 x Deluxe Chipfoam Mats MAT/005/DLXMAT/005/DLXAbsorbent Spotting Spotting Absorbent Absorbent Spotting Double Wedge Spotting AbsorbentMattress Deck Trampoline Deck Mattress Mattress Deck Trampoline Absorbent Mat Trampoline Deck MattressDB/WG/STD6 x Deluxe Chipfoam Mats 13 x Deluxe Chipfoam Mats MAT/005/DLXMAT/005/DLXSingle trampoline use for curricular/extra Double trampoline use for curricular/extracurricular school trampolining curricular school trampoliningThis package consists of 1 x GM 13L trampoline,This package consists of 2 x GM 13L trampolines, 1 x pair spotting 1 x pair spotting decks, 12 x deluxe mats and decks, 1 x double wedge mat, 26 x deluxe mats and2 x 3000x2000x200 Absorbent Mattress 2 x 3000x2000x200 Absorbent Mattress1 THROW IN MAT BUY NOW 1THR/MATThrow in absorbent mat with two handles on each long side. Size: 1.7m x 1.0m x 100mm2 DOUBLE WEDGE ABSORBENT MAT BUY NOWDouble wedge absorbent mat complete with 4 lifting handles and fixing straps, suitable for placing between end to end trampolinesDB/WG/SML2.4m x 1.37m x 200mm2DB/WG/STD3.05m x 1.52m x 266mm 3 ABSORBENT MATTRESS BUY NOWMAT/206/STD3000 x 2000 x 200mm Manufactured using absorbent durable polyurethane foam with hardwearing nylon reinforced blue PVC covers. Covers are envelope type with hook and loop fastening at one end and complete with webbed carrying handles. All Universal Services absorbent mattresses are supplied withanti-slip base as standard 3Flame Retardancy:All covers are flame retardant treated. In our standard range, non combustion modified foam is used4 DELUXE (CHIPFOAM) MAT BUY NOWMAT/005/DLX2000 x 1000 x 25mm Manufactured from high grade 10lb density chipfoam, with blue reinforced hardwearing PVC cover adhered to top surface with 2 base overlap. All corners are heat sealed. Complete with ribbed4anti-slip latex base as standard5 TRAMPOLINE STEPS BUY NOWTRM/001/STP Set of foam steps to aid mounting of trampolines, six treads, with heavy duty foam inners and 610gsm5PVC coated fabric outer cover. 1000mm high x 1500mm deep x 1000mm wideORDER ONLINE ATwww.universalservicesuk.co.uk 177'