Trampolines in Oxford and Oxfordshire
Trampolines have come a long way since 1934, when George Nissen, a student at America’s University of IOWA, first put his idea into motion, creating the world’s first trampoline.
The most famous Trampoline club in the area is the Oxford University Trampoline Club. Oxford University, situated in the picturesque city of Oxford, has one of the UK’s finest trampoline clubs, competing in a range of trampoline competitions, developing their trampoline skills and routines in the heart of Oxford.
Oxford University Trampoline Club hold their training sessions in Iffley Road, Oxford, and sessions are open to potential members who would like to attend once or twice before deciding whether or not to join the team. The sessions take place on Sunday’s from 9:00am – 11:00am, Tuesday’s from 8:30pm – 10:30pm and Thursday’s from 4:30pm – 6:00pm. You don’ need to be an Oxford University student in order to become a team member, although you do get a light discount on the membership fee.
Oxford University Trampoline Club are always looking for new members, and they stress that trampolining is not a sport for girls, they would welcome the attendance of male members. You can contact Oxford University by ringing 07754 115 452.
Oxfordshire also has several non-academic trampoline clubs, which are also recognised as some of the best in the UK.
Trampolining is a very popular sport in Oxfordshire, trampoline events within the county usually attract a fairly large number of spectators to support their local teams.
Other trampoline clubs based in Oxfordshire:
Banbury:
Banbury is a very well-known town both around Oxfordshire and all over the UK. Banbury attracts thousands of visitors each week due to extensive shopping facilities and its transport link to Birmingham, Oxford and London.
Wade Gymnastics Club:
Wade Trampoline Club was founded in 1985 and has grown significantly each year, and today they boast more than 650 members. Wade Trampoline Club welcome new members, both male and female, and hold sessions just outside of Banbury.
Tel: 01295 710107
Oxford:
Kidlington Gymnastics Club – Kidlington Trampoline Club are a competitive club who train in Kidlington, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 378845
Wantage:
Wantage is a small market town, situated in the heart of Oxfordshire. Wantage is near the famous ‘White Horse Hill’, which is a known tourist attraction, attracting visitors from all over the UK as a result of its picturesque scenery.
Flying Solo Trampoline Club (Wantage and Farringdon) – Flying Solo Trampoline Club are a competitive trampoline club who train in both Wantage, Oxfordshire and Farringdon, Oxfordshire
Tel: 07790 331 410
Abingdon:
Abingdon is a scenic market town with good transport links into the centre of Oxford. Abingdon is well-known for its river that runs directly through the town centre, making it a popular stop for barges and river boats.
Heights Trampoline Club – Heights Trampoline Club are a long-standing club who compete regionally. Heights trampoline club also have a branch in West Berkshire.
Tel: 01235 811744
Oxford is widely considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful cities, offering visitors a combination of inspired architecture, unique art and of course the famous Oxford University. Oxford University is recognised globally for its unrivalled academic offering, and the calibre of its graduates. Oxford attracts more than one million tourists each year, coming from all over the world to taste the cities exciting culture.