Gary Knill from Bounce GB, owner of the UK's first indoor trampoline park located in Milton Keynes, presents on the market and his leisure concept

1. Indoor trampoline parks
Introducing the Next
Generation of Family
Entertainment Centres

2. History of Trampolining
Modern trampoline developed by George Nissen in 1936.
Inspired by trapeze artists using nets in their performances.
Used by US Navy Flight School to train pilots and navigators during WWII.
Trampolines used to help train American and Soviet astronauts.
Debuted as an Olympic sport in Sydney (2000).

3. History of Trampoline Parks
Outdoor ‘jump centres’ first opened in North America in 1959.
First modern Indoor Trampoline Park opened in 2004 in Nevada, USA.
Designed for professional sports, but eventually gathered interest from the general
public.
Other parks began opening in 2006.
By 2011, over 100 parks were opened in the USA and Canada.
Parks have since been opened in Mexico, Asia and Australia.
First park in Europe opened in Ireland in 2012.
UK’s first Indoor Trampoline Park, , opened May 31st 2014.

5. Indoor Trampoline Parks?
Family entertainment parks.
Courts made up of interconnected
trampolines.
Trampolines line the floor and walls.
Springs covered by padded mats.
Bounce from one trampoline
to another.
Trampoline based-dodgeball and pits of foam blocks.
Offer birthday parties and exercise classes.

6. The Concept
Combines fun and fitness.
Natural and rhythmical exercise.
Physically beneficial, known as plyometrics.
Promoting safe and healthy entertainment.
Available to a wide range of age groups.
Caters to all levels of skill.

7. What is Bounce?
Bounce is the UK’s first Indoor Trampoline Park.
Opened on 31st May 2014.
Offers a new, recreational experience for both children and
adults.
Offers new opportunities of employment for the 18-24 age
bracket.
An established, workable franchise model.

8. Why Indoor
Trampoline
Parks?
Innovative and FUN!
Over 20 parks to open within the next 2 years!
Great for all ages (3-70).
Suitable in all weather.
Massive scope for expansion into fitness.
Proven financial model.

9. The Bounce Team
Park Manager
Operations Manager
Customer Service Manager
Bouncers (14)
Receptionists (8)
Party Hosts (6)
Cafe (6)

10. Layout & Design
Main Arena
Dodgeball Court
Foam Pit
Slam Dunk Court
Kids Court
VIP Party Rooms
Cafe Area
Reception Area

11. Main Arena
The main arena takes up the majority of the building, consisting of 44 trampolines. This is
the main use of the centre, where all users can come and jump for up to 2 hours. It’s fun and
fully supervised! We also hold an hourly Bounce Off – show your skills and win prizes!

12. Dodgeball Court
Every Monday from 5-8pm we run
Dodgeball League Nights.
Ages 7-16 compete in teams to win
Dodgeball trophies!
Matches feature at least 4
participants per team.
Matches are 8 minutes long.
The winners are the team with the
most games won in 8 minutes.
If tied after 8 minutes there will be a
single tie-break game.

13. Foam Pit
Great for children aged 7+.
Over 10,000 foam cubes for safety.
Tumbling and somersaulting.
Supported by two trampolines.
Specifically designed to take 150kg weight.

14. Junior Bounce
Fully supervised, soft bouncing only for 3-7 years.
Ideal for parents with more than one child.
Slam Dunk Zone
Great fun and good exercise.
A place to show skills and tricks!

15. Café Area
Ideal to relax and watch your children having fun.
Our non-bouncer entry fee is redeemable for usage in our cafe area.

16. Parties
Our parties run for two hours, including an hour of bounce time, then pizza and soft drinks.
Ideal for ages 6-13.
Three different party packages - Standard, Premium and VIP.
VIP Party Rooms available.
Each party has its own party host.

17. Great for schools!
Great for end of term activities and reward trips.
Hour or two hour group Bounce sessions.

18. Promotions and Merchandise
Grip socks
Hats
Pens
T-shirts
Sweatbands
Key rings
Bags
Toys

19. Marketing
Advertising
Radio
Social Networking
Magazines

20. Safety
Extreme fun is important, but so is the safety of our guests.
All safety aspects are taken into
consideration.
Maximum fun and maximum safety!
Customers watch our specially made
induction video prior to bouncing.
Court supervisors (Bouncers) present at
all times.
Heavy-duty spring loaded frames covered by 2-inch thick safety pads.
We combine fun and safety in all areas to create a unique family fun
experience.
A waiver form is signed by every user.

21. Location
1 Peverel Drive
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
MK1 1NL
/BounceGBOnline /BounceGBOnline
www.bouncegb.com

22. How to build a Trampoline Park!