Want to enjoy the bounces of a trampoline safely but don’t know how?
Springer’s Gymnastics is offering trampoline and tumbling classes, which haven’t been offered in the area before. Classes are starting March 31 and run for 12 weeks on Mondays twice from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday or Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Instructor Manuela Stegmann said the club has level two qualified trampoline coaches. Students will learn to do flips and jumps right away as well as work on floor skills. Stegmann emphasized the importance of students learning how to do somersaults on the floor first.
“There are lots of skills to learn,” said Stegmann.
Stegmann said these classes can put parents’ minds at ease with any safety concerns they have of their kids playing on trampolines.
“All the kids love to jump on trampolines,” said Stegmann. “They spend hours doing it.”
Stegmann said that playing on trampolines is also good for children with special needs. One website stated that using trampolines with autistic children can be a healthy, effective mode of therapy that also discourages challenging behavior.
Stegmann said they will also offer classes in the summer adding that in the future they would like to have a competitive program. People can register on their website at www.pentictonspringers.com or visit their location in the Cannery or call 250-486-0787.
