Standard Operating Procedure
Attraction: EUROBUNGY-TRAMPOLINE
August
2011
Policy: Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Approved: Peter Raidt
Page 26 of 39
LOADING
1.
Direct the jumper to the center of the trampoline – and ask him or her to hold on to the
elastics tightly but comfortably. Instruct the jumper not to attempt any somersaults until
advised.
2.
Ensure that the jumper refrains from jumping until the elastics are tensed.
JUMPING
1.
Visually double-check that the jumper is secure before operating the hoist.
2.
Press the UP button on the hoist control to raise the jumper.
3.
As soon as the elastics are tensing, tell the jumper to start jumping as hard as he or she can,
all the while pulling on the elastics during the upward motion to maximize height. Do not
permit the jumper to do somersaults until an optimum height is achieved.
4.
The jumper should jump and down in a straight line without swinging back and forth.
5.
Release the UP button when the jumper reaches optimum height. At reaching optimum
height the jumper is free to do somersaults. Optimum height is reached when the jumper
sinks into the trampoline no more than 4 to 6 inches with only slightly bent knees. Ideally
this point is reached when the knots of the jump rope are close to the pulleys of the support
poles but no closer than 2 inches.
6.
Once the guest is up and jumping, set and start the timer for the established ride duration.
7.
Monitor the jumper to make sure that the guest is jumping straight up and down, is not
swinging, and is not sinking too far into the trampoline.
8.
Provide encouragement by saying things like “Great job”, “You’re doing excellent”, “Jump
harder”, etc.
9.
Tell jumpers under the age of 20 to use the upward motion and momentum to accomplish
somersaults and flips. This is best accomplished if attempted at the maximum height of the
bounce with the jumper’s legs tucked into the body and head tilted in the direction of the
desired somersault.
