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Win tickets to the Australian Gymnastics Championships!

Submitted by erin on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 07:43

We are proudly supporting the 2012 Australian Gymnastics Championships and to celebrate we have some tickets to giveaway to families so they can watch the professionals in action on their Olympic quest.

Being an Olympic year, this exciting sporting event will combine the Australian Championships of five gymnastics sports and the Olympic Selection trials for Men’s Gymnastics, Women’s Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics and (drum roll please…) Trampoline Sports. All will be showcased in a 12 day festival of gymnastics.

Participants and spectators will not only be amazed by the standard of competition, they’ll be immersed in an experience like never before: entertainment, activities to get involved, educational workshops, a kid’s zone for interactive gymnastics and more…
We are very excited to offer you, our dear friends the opportunity to win four adult passes to the general sessions of the championships (kids under 12 are free!). They are worth $25 each so the total prize pool per person is: $100.00!! We have 4 prize packages in total!!!!

Each ticket has the complete list of general sessions to choose from and there the bonus is, there is no need to book for the general sessions. General sessions do not include the Olympic qualification rounds, these tickets can be purchased separately via the event website. All tickets have a QR code that link to the event website if they would like more information.

Here is how:
• On our blog here (in the comments section) and tell us: why you think trampolining is a great sport for kids to get into and why your kids would love to watch the experts in action?
• The top 4 entries based in creativity and your reasoning as chosen by the Springfree Trampoline panel will win the free tickets.
• Please keep your entry to less than 50 words.

Terms and Conditions
Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Prizes:4 Prize Packages: Package includes Four (4) Adult Passes to the Australian Gymnastics Championships in Sydney (children under 12 years-of-age are free), total value per prize winner is $100.00)
Mechanic:On the Springfree Trampoline blog post tell us in 50 words or less, Why you think trampolining as a sport is good for kids and why you would love to watch the experts in action at the championships?
All entries must be received by 5.00pm AEDT on Friday 27th April 2012. Submissions will be judged on Monday 30th April and the winners will be announced at 3pm on Facebook on the same day.

Judging Criteria:
Entries must tell us – ‘Why you think trampolining as a sport is good for kids and why you would love to watch the experts in action at the championships?

All answer’s (entries) must be submitted on the Springfree™ Trampoline blog as a comment. The winner will be contacted by the email (so ensure it is correct). Prizes will be sent by Australia Post – ExpressPost. If any of the winners cannot be contacted by 3.00pm AEDT on Friday 4th May, then we will enter into a re-draw for the unclaimed prize pass(es).
Entry is open to anyone in Australia however the championships are held in Sydney and winners must arrange and pay for any costs associated to getting to the event. Entrants may enter as many times as they like. Prizes are neither transferable nor redeemable for cash. Each ticket has the complete list of general sessions to choose from and there the bonus is no need to book as session. General sessions are not included to attend the Olympic qualification rounds, these tickets can be purchased separately via the event website. All tickets have a QR code that link to the event website if they would like more information. Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into about the winners. By entering this promotion, Springfree™ Trampoline may contact you by email for marketing and promotional purposes following, and you will be given the option to opt out of receiving any further communications. All entry data will remain confidential and will not be shared with any third party. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer Springfree™ Trampoline may have running during the course of the competition period.

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Get Outside and READ!

Submitted by Jasmine on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 09:05

Did you know that reading outside can actually help children’s developing eyes? Bright outdoor lights are better for helping children keep their vision in focus while reading compared to dim indoor lighting.

Exercising the mind is just as important as staying physically active. We already know the Springfree Trampoline has tremendous health benefits but it can also be a safe and comfy space for kids to read outdoors.

Encourage your kids to grab their favourite book and read outside on their trampoline. After all, today is World Book Day!

In honour of this day and to share our love of reading, we asked Springfree staff members to share their favourite childhood book:

“Love You Forever by Robert Munsch. I think I liked it cause it was easy to memorize and read along to. It also makes my mom cry to this day.” – Brittany, stakeholder relations coordinator

“One of my favorite childhood books was Robert the Rose Horse. I love the action of the story and how you could dramatize it as it was being read.” – Joel, business analyst

“I remember reading Clifford a lot. My family always had a pet dog so I thought it was so cool a dog could be as big as Clifford. How could you not like a massive red dog?!” – Chad, logistics coordinator

“I love The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. It left a lasting impression on me as a child and taught me all about unconditional love.” – Stella, digital communications coordinator

“As a child I loved the Curious George series. I felt that I was able to relate to the monkey since I was very curious as a child.” – Tricia, marketing coordinator

“My favorite childhood book is definitely a toss-up between Love You Forever and Where the Wild Things Are. My mom would ALWAYS read me one of these two books, and sometimes both, before I went to bed. I have every intention of reading them to my kids as well.” – Julian, marketing intern

“The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch. It’s about a resourceful little girl who outsmarts a dragon. I guess I liked that she was smart with a good sense of humour! Being a princess probably didn’t hurt either.” – Kat, communications manager

What books do you love to read to your kids?

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Happy Earth Day!

Submitted by Jasmine on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 08:34

Today is Earth Day 2012. Established in 1970, Earth Day is an annual reminder for us to think twice about the environmental issues that affect our planet. This year’s theme is “Mobilize the Earth”. Springfree Trampoline wants to play our part in helping mobilize our fans toward greener living.

Here are some simple green living suggestions you can adopt for your home, from Springfree staff in our Canadian office:
• Use earth friendly cleaning products! You can make homemade kitchen cleaners for everyday use. All you need is a reusable spray bottle filled with a mix of vinegar and water.
• Reduce waste by finishing your food at every meal.
• Whenever possible, ride the subway, carpool, bike or even walk instead of taking the car.
• Turn off extra lights and unplug appliances when they’re not being used.
• Air dry your laundry.
• Carry around a reusable water bottle to reduce your use of plastic bottles.
• Buy local foods when you can.
• Bring your own bags when you go shopping.
• Always recycle!

What do you do to help keep our planet green?

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Proud Sponsors of the 2012 Australian Gymnastics Championships

Submitted by erin on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 13:57

Being an Olympic year, this event is set to be huge and we could not be prouder to support the competition and the pure talent who will showcase their athleticism over two weeks of competition.

This sporting event will combine the Australian Championships of five gymnastics sports and the Olympic Selection trials for Men’s Gymnastics, Women’s Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics and (drum roll please…) Trampoline Sports.

All will be showcased in a 12 day festival of gymnastics. Participants and spectators will not only be amazed by the standard of competition, they’ll be immersed in an experience like never before: entertainment, activities to get involved, educational workshops, a kid’s zone for interactive gymnastics and more…

Make sure you visit Springfree at the championship!
We will be a part of the Kids Zone; offering lots of jumps and giveaways. Find us at the entrance of the building from Friday 25th May – Monday 28th May! Jumps will be available:

Friday 25th May
Between 1.30pm – 7.45pm
Saturday 26th May
Between 8.30am – 4.30pm
Sunday 27th May
Between 8.00am – 2.30pm
Monday 28th May
Between 5.30am – 2.00pm
• We will have our brand new O77 and an S155 on display
• Everyone who attends any session across the fortnight can go in the draw to win an R54 Springfree™ Trampoline including delivery simply by filling out a spectator survey! Buy tickets now!