Recoil TC is associated with Boing Therapeutic Trampolining.

BOING PHILOSOPHY

The term Special Needs is a term used by the BG to cover those trampolinists who need extra attention whilst bouncing and for whom something more than basic coaching skills are required. The reason for this may be physical or mental disability or it may be a problem with communications. In the context of coaching a person on a trampoline, an inability to speak English would be a 'Special Need'.

One of the major drawbacks in this area is that the coach:pupil ratio is much lower to a special needs group, and that the numbers that can be involved in this area are still small.

Recoil Trampoline Club currently hold regular trampoline sessions for children and adults with special needs and disabilities. We have five Special Needs coaches who are qualified under the BG scheme and are currently coaching sessions for children from age two and a half to adults. Recoil works in partnership with SNAP to provide a trampoline club for pre-school and older children at the Brentwood Centre and Shenfield Sports Centre. There is also trampolining at SNAP Active & Fun, which is a multi-sports activity session for primary school children with special needs and their siblings. (for more information see www.info@snapcharity.co.uk) We are always looking to increase our involvement in this area, and intend to extend our links with other organisations in the region how are involved in the care and treatment of the people with special needs. (contact tricia@springiton.co.uk or 01277 625988)

Recoil Trampoline Club is very interested in this aspect of the sport, and have five coaches who are qualified under the BG scheme and are currently coaching sessions for children from age two and a half to adults, with both mental and physical disabilities

Children benefit from the use of a trampoline to provide a safe environment where they can use their energies to the full, free from inhibitions, which they may have on the ground.

In the notes supplied by the BTF as part of the Special Needs Training Course, a list of the benefits of trampolining is provided. This list includes:

•Strengthening of limbs •Numeracy •Patience •Communication •Co-ordination •Independence •Self confidence •Balance •Muscle tone •Reaction Speed •Self Image •Eye contact •Sense of achievment •Stamina •Spatial Awareness •Body Awareness •Social Awareness •Consideration of others •Trust in coach •Color recognition •Height/Depth perception, fun and enjoyment.

It is an impressive list, and obviously every pupil will benefit from different areas to a greater or lesser extent.

Looking simply at the physiological benefits, which will be achieved even by a very low level of skill in bouncing, the training notes identified the following beneficial effects from trampolining:

•An aerobic effect on the body, improving the intake of oxygen to benefit of the heart and lungs
•An effect on muscles, increase in the muscles' capacity to work.
•An effect on joints, strengthening the muscles, tendons and ligaments around the joint and improving movement(and reducing the risk of developing some forms of arthritis)
•An effect on circulation - of particular value in instances where there is an interruption of the normal circulatory system, such as trauma.
•An effect on the internal organs. Even in seemingly passive activites on the trampoline, the effects of movement and the slightly increased g-force wuill be affecting the internal organs. This activity will be stimulating areas such as digestion and bowels, and will over a period enhance there efficency.

We will, as a club, be looking to increase our involvement in this area, and intend to extend our links with other organisations in the region, which are involved in the care and treatment of the people with special needs.

Contact: tricia@springiton.co.uk Tel:01277 625988