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3 unusual facts about trampoline


Eberhard Bosslet

Paintings: Trampolines are the support, which is a constructive and visual part of the appearance.

Glencoe I

The dam of Glencoe Trampoline (by Tramp), was a fairly good racemare, and an even better producer of racehorses, foaling not only Glencoe, but also Glenara and Glencaire (all by Sultan).

Pecatonica, Illinois

Pecatonica is the hometown of Hacks Auction, Northern Illinois premier auction house and J&J Tumbling and Trampoline which has produced several world class athletes, including 1988 Woman's Tumbling World Champion Megan Cunningham Gearhart (later a coach) and National Trampoline Team member Michael Devine.


Bart's Inner Child

Homer admits that while Marge was right that getting the trampoline was a mistake, he's at least willing to go out and try new things while she's bossy, boring and just nags all the time.

Fletcher O'Leary

Fletcher says he enjoys "skateboarding, jumping on the trampoline and playing chasy" as well as visiting the beach, taking photos (he is learning to use an old Pentax), the High School Musical movies and going to watch Carlton football matches with his father and brother.

Fun Spot Trampolines

The family owned business, located in Hartwell, Georgia, USA, has been in the trampoline industry for over 41 years.

Heather Ross-McManus

Heather Ross-McManus (born September 3, 1973 in Etobicoke) is a Canadian trampoline gymnast.

Judith Ford

After graduating from high school, she spent her freshman year of college at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, (then called the University of Southwestern Louisiana), to train under the expertise of trampoline coach Jeff Hennessy.

Rosie MacLennan

She came in 4th place for individual trampoline in the 2009 Trampoline World Championships in St Petersburg and 3rd place for individual trampoline in the 2010 Trampoline World Championships in Metz.

Stone City, Iowa

Thanks to the vision of George Nissen (the developer of the modern trampoline) the original three-story Stone Barn, the Quarry Office, Water Tower and Ice House were preserved although they have been converted into private homes.

Swiss Gymnastics Federation

Based in Aarau since 1832, it is responsible for the management of competitions (such as artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, or trampoline) and also of leisure activities (such as aerobics or sports for youth and seniors).

Vertical wind tunnel

Indoor skydiving also appeals to the mass market audience that are afraid of heights, since in a vertical wind tunnel, one only floats a few feet above trampoline-type netting.


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