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IATP launches British trampoline standard T
he International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) has announced the launch of a British Standards Institution Publicly Available Standard (PAS) for the first time. The standards specification offers guidance for the
construction of a fixed indoor trampoline park, as well as covering day-to-day park operating and maintenance requirements. The currently, unregulated industry has seen a great deal of press recently, and in particular a specific focus has been placed on foam pits, where a number of accidents have taken place in the last few weeks. This is one of the areas specifically addressed in the new PAS, with detailed guidance as to recommended heights of jump towers and how to construct a pit to avoid contact with the floor. IATP members have been working with the BSI
steering group involving the Royal Society of Protection of Accidents, British Gymnastics, Environmental Health Officers and Health and Safety Executive, Constructers and Operators. The result is a set of standards by and for the trampoline park industry to help minimise the
risks to park users and ensure they have a safe and enjoyable experience. The voluntary standards have been created to
support trampoline park operators, designers, manufacturers and installers, as well as inspection and enforcement bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive and Environmental Health Officers. Peter Brown, MD of Freeedome has spent the last 20
years working within the adventure activity industry. He was a founding member of the UK subcommittee of the International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP), the first chair of the group and the technical author of the British Standard. He commented: “Demand for trampoline parks has
grown exponentially in a very short space of time, with trampoline park openings increasing by 3000% since 2014. However, the safety standards had not caught up with this demand. I am very pleased that we have managed to get the BSI PAS 5000 out so quickly, creating something that will form the backbone of standards across the UK. From August, parks will need to comply to the BSI
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standards to join the IATP. Therefore, it is advising people to look for the IATP sticker on the door of any trampoline park that they are considering entering. The IATP is asking customers to be vigilant at trampoline parks, highlighting the following things that people should look out for when choosing a trampoline park to visit:
• A risk acknowledgement and disclaimer. • Safety briefings from staff. • 1:20 jumpers per court monitor. • All activities must be staffed. • Is the area where you get on and off the trampolines soft under foot?
• Are the staff engaged in the activity of looking out for safety concerns? • Is the park clean and well maintained? • Is the park well lit? • Are there any jumps over 6ft high into foam pits or Air Bags?
For further information about the IATP visit the website here.
60 Play opened its fifth venue at the Kingfisher Centre in Redditch at the weekend. The site is its first in a retail centre location and joins Stevenage, Milton Keynes, Basildon and Leicester.
It features a two storey indoor play frame, toddler zone, dodgems, carousel, 10,000 sq ft 360 Street play zone, messy play area and cafe. Lee Waters, operations manager at 360 Play Redditch, said: ‘’We have no time limits for visitors so it can be a proper family day out. All the activities are also included in the price so parents aren’t constantly putting their hand in their pockets.’’ Duncan Phillips, managing director of 360 Play, said: “’We are really excited to be here,
The Kingfisher Centre have been really supportive. This is the future of the modern day shopping centre.”
Markerstudy eyes new Kent attraction M
arkerstudy Leisure plans to open a new indoor go-karting and laser games centre in Tunbridge Wells later this year. The plan is to build the venue on the site of a former printworks. It will feature a games
centre, cafe, with a track which can feature eight electric go-kart on track at the same time, while 30 people could play laser games simultaneously. A spokesman for Markerstudy said up to 30 jobs would be created for the venue, which he said will hold just under 100 people at any one time, including staff and spectators. “The nearest similar attractions are in Maidstone and Crawley, so we believe this new centre
would be of real benefit to the whole Tunbridge Wells borough. If planning permission is granted, we anticipate the centre being open by summer this year,” he said. Markerstudy Leisure also owns Bewl Water, Salomons and the One Warwick Park hotel.
ACOS confirms show dates O
rganiser Swan Events has confirmed that The Autumn Coin-Op Show 2017 show will take place on Wednesday 11th and
Thursday 12th October 2017 at Chelsea Football Club. Now in its fourth year,
ACOS has already carved out a regular place in the coin-op industry calendar, and the Chelsea location has proved convenient and popular with an industry that has a long association with West London. Many of ACOS’s loyal followers come to
see and discuss new products destined for launch at the large shows in the New Year, whilst for others, the show is perfectly timed for catching up with industry peers and reviewing the summer season. Commenting on the show’s early success, organiser Karen Cooke, explained: “ACOS seems to have hit upon a winning formula, so we are not planning any major changes to its format. Last year we were joined by several new exhibitors and overall levels of visitor and exhibitor satisfaction were high. Bookings for 2017 are well advanced and we’ll be making some minor layout changes to the show floor to free up a little more space. Any company considering taking part should contact us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment,” advised Cooke.
Opening hours for the 2017 event will remain unchanged:-
• Wednesday 11th October 10am – 6 pm • ThurÏsday 12th October 10am – 4 pm The on-site Networking Drinks Reception will continue, immediately after
the show on the first evening.
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