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We’re pretty excited there’s more public encouragement for consumers to look for safer ‘spring-free’ trampolines.

Today, one of Australia’s most widely circulated newspapers the Brisbane Courier Mail features a story “Jumping for Joy carries a warning”.

Journalist Rod Chester, reports the QLD Office of Fair Trading is looking forward to seeing the recommendations of the recently announced NSW inquiry into trampoline safety (which we blogged about a couple of weeks back).

Dr David Eager, considered Australia’s preeminent expert in trampoline safety, is quoted in the story as backing a push to make Australia’s voluntary trampoline standard compulsory.

And the result of the NSW inquiry could be the first step in this compulsory direction.

“… Most of the [trampolines] sold don’t comply with the safety standard”, continuing that even if pads are used to cover sprints, they are “useless” and give people the “false expectations they’ve got something that is safe”.

The story concludes “The safer trampolines are spring-free, and have soft-edged mats and high nets to stop children falling off”.

And who’s the only trampoline in the world that’s ‘spring-free’ – that’s us, Springfree™ Trampoline!

So with up to 16,000 kids annually admitted to ED departments, we say the fact others are now suggesting consumers choose the safer option – well, that’s pretty good news.

Want to play with the Balmain Tigers and Meet Olympic hero Dawn Fraser?  Well the Springfree™ Trampoline - Sydney Store Opening is where you need to be this Saturday and Sunday. Springfree™ Trampoline has a weekend Jam Packed with fun for the whole family to enjoy. Jump on in to…… 

• Meet the Mighty Balmain Tigers!
• Win the chance for the players to install your Springfree Trampoline and while they are there have a game of footy!
• Win Free Movie Passes to ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
• Learn some fancy Tricks by the Trampoline professionals
• Watch Trampoline Demonstration by Ryde RSL Trampoline Club
• Free sausage Sizzle
• Re-fresh at the Cottees Cordial Stand
• Show us your artist side in a Springfree Chalk Competition for a chance to win a 2009 Balmain Tigers Jersey
• Go into the Draw to win an SF72 worth $1495! 

But best of all….. Score  once-off unbeatable special prices to own your very own Springfree™ Trampoline exclusive at the Sydney opening weekend ONLY (Just in-time for Christmas).

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Welcome to the world of wedding etiquette … With 45 weeks till the big day, I have recently been introduced to two words – Wedding Etiquette…

(Note to self: Even though I may be excited about my perfect wedding dress, one must refrain from sending a picture of my perfect wedding dress and I to others… sorry mum x!)

There are a vast amount of ideas, opinions and rules floating around when it comes to wedding etiquette, each sharing an aim to avoid hiccups on the big day.

From the traditional to the modern ideas of wedding etiquette, a lot of these ideas generally cover topics such as; who is invited, writing wedding invitations, who pays the bills, venue, speeches etc. (Uh-huh now I see why wedding planners are so popular)

I spoke with a couple of people regarding their experiences with wedding etiquette and what helpful tips they could pass on – here’s what they had to say;

Simone – “My daughter recently tied the knot and I found the biggest tip I could give would be keeping calm and showing respect to the other side i.e. his side”.

Paul – “The woman is always right”

Dianne – “Plan early and have everything organised well before the big day. That way you get a few days to relax and enjoy – stress free”.

The Mother – “It’s important to get all parties concerned with the wedding in a discussion about how they can contribute and what they can do to help. With the new modern times and blended families, the oldies don’t always know what the bride and groom expect or want unless you tell us.” (hint hint mum?)

Barbara – “Make sure the person responsible for the music, gets the music right. The last thing you want to be doing is to be walking down the aisle to the sounds of Devo’s Whip it”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbt30UnzRWw

Tanya - “Run away! Elope! Take off like I did to a beautiful pacific island. Don’t tell anyone you’re going, have a fantastic private wedding on the beach, superb romantic honeymoon, and then tell everyone you’re married when you get home”.

I think Countrybride sum up a simple rule on wedding etiquette perfectly, “Wedding etiquette is never do or say anything that has even the slightest potential to offend.”

I would love to hear from you and wedding etiquette tips you’d like to share?

Emma – The excited bride to be

At the World Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia – Three-time Olympic medal winner Karen Cockburn of Toronto sparked the Canadian women’s trampoline team to a bronze medal.

This was Cockburn eighth world championship appearance. Teaming up with Rosannagh MacLennan, also of Toronto, and newcomer Samantha Sendel of Aurora, they made for a stellar team. The Chinese Team took out the Gold followed by the Russians in second place.

Springfree™ Trampoline could not be prouder of our two champion endorser Karen Cockburn and Rosie MacLennan.

The competition runs through to Saturday so best of luck to the whole team!

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