Springfit

Two sister clubs of the Saturn V Trampoline and Gymnastics Association; Pointers of Caterham and Springfit from Horley, brought their fundraising teams together for a sponsored 24 HOUR “bounceathon” recently. Fundraising can have its challenges, but this event is by far the most challenging feat the clubs have ever attempted! From 6pm to 6pm over 29th/30th December, the fundraising teams of each club came together at the local Saturn V Rebound Hall venue in Caterham, with the intention of keeping two trampolines continuously bouncing for 24 hours!

Over 100 club members came to help out throughout the event, taking on individual challenges too, and helping raise funds for new and exciting equipment, from pre-school gym soft play through to new floor
mats and throw in mats, asymmetric and high bars for girls and boys to use in their classes.

Some changed costumes every hour, dressed up or did face painting to keep the entertainment level sky high all throughout the endurance extravaganza. Others set club records for moves and skills, and one coach achieved 4,000 consecutive back bounces, over a 70 minute period at 4am!
The enthusiastic coaches formed a core team of motivated bouncers helping the early hours disappear, along with a healthy supply of midnight snacks! There was a lot of positive feedback from beaming club members and families, who came to show their support and help the teams out. The event ended with a roared countdown to a huge celebration by all those who had helped out. No doubt it then followed by a long sleep for those who had been awake for around 36 hours.

Altogether both clubs managed to raise over £1000, and appreciate all the help from the local community. Pictured here is a collection of coaches and members enjoying the fancy dress festivities.

Local gymnastics and trampoline clubs Springfit and Pointers joined together to host their first club display on Sunday. The event was 80’s themed, with over 150 children turning out in vibrant neon colours and funky hairdos, to show off skills they have been learning at their weekly classes.

Every class at each club had a part to play, as well as a group routine to perform to a classic eighties song. Each of the many proud family members in attendance were treated to a variety of performances, from floor and vault skills to acrobatic and beam routines.
In the first half the younger beginners classes showed particular aptitude in performing for the crowd, displaying great joy and pride in their dances and moves. After the interval, the advanced levels were on show, with their big moves receiving gasps and ovations from the spectators in attendance.
Pictured here is Dominic Montgomery performing a front somersault over the vault and over coach Chris’ legs.

There was so much happening in the large sports hall, that the gym floor had to be split into two for all the events to fit in, and trampolinists provided somersaulting routines to entertain the crowd during breaks. Everyone was kept entertained and enthralled for the whole show, and had much to say afterwards.

Coaches even joined in the fun, with daring displays and more outrageous costumes. Club manager and announcer for the day Adam Reynolds, said: “There were smiles everywhere, it was just infections. I really got into some of the routines, and I’ve only seen them from behind the trampolines! I think everyone involved did a great job and I’m very proud of all the coaches at the club.”

Please note that Springfit Gymnastics and Trampoline Club will again be providing more drop-in Gymnastics classes at Oakwood Sports Centre every Thursday throughout the summer holidays.
Our “Gym Jams” are from 5pm – 6:30pm and cost just £6 for the hour and a half.

These sessions are open to members and non-members aged 4 and above, even if it’s their first time trying the sport.
So whether you’re waiting for spaces at the club, or would like an extra session to practice skills, you’re welcome to just turn up on the day and come tumble around!

We invite you to bring along friends and family members too, as our qualified coaches can cater for any age and ability.

The summer holiday drop-in sessions will run from 5pm until 6:30pm on Thursdays 23rd July, 30th July, 6th Aug, 13th Aug, 20th Aug and 27th August.

If you have any questions, please get in touch.

We hope to see you there!