Toronto

Last weekend, Springfree Trampoline had the pleasure of hosting our two newest Springfree ambassadors and US trampoline champions, Steven Gluckstein and Jeff Gluckstein. The brothers grew up in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey and have been jumping since they were kids. They flew to Toronto for a photoshoot with Karen Cockburn, Jason Burnett and Rosie MacLennan. We had all of our North American Springfree athlete ambassadors in one room!

Our main goal for the photoshoot was to get photos of the athlete ambassadors in brand new Springfree gear, as well as photos for Steven & Jeff’s websites and social media (which will be launching soon). The day began early in the morning. Our photographer, Clifton Li, began setting up while the athletes got their hair and makeup done. All five athletes got some great individual photos taken! Check out some of our favourites below:

In the afternoon we moved over to Springfree’s Toronto office to take photos that would be used on the boys’ individual websites. Our second photographer, James Heaslip, captured their personalities perfectly in their different photoshoots. The shoot included one giant 12-foot American flag and some time with the sand beneath our toes at Cherry Beach! Here’s a sneak peek of the two brothers together:

All in all, we had a great time welcoming our two new American ambassadors, Steven and Jeff, along with our three Canadian ambassadors. There was lots of fun and laughs and we’re thrilled Steven and Jeff have joined our team. You’ll be seeing a lot more of them in the near future. Welcome aboard, boys!

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Big changes for this Kiwi who’s spent the last 5 years in Australia.

Little ol’ Springfree™ Trampoline is expanding quickly, and it’s now my new job to assist the team in our Head office in Toronto in developing programs for all our markets. We’re forging ahead quickly.

Of course Springfree™ Trampoline is looking after me amazingly well, but no matter what way you cut it when you move stuff is just different – fortunately it’s been different good/exciting! (The good thing is, I am half Canadian so have lots of friends and family here which makes integrating much easier).

So far the major change is driving…. wrong side of the road, in snow, in the dark, unsure of where I’m going…. all while in the work van. The wrap on it looks beautiful… but you cannot see out the back windows, period. (Last night the rear view mirror fell off, but it was irrelevant anyways!)

Regardless, venturing out all the same and experienced first highway drive last night… and so far fortunately for me, the vehicle and the citizens of Toronto – we’re all unscathed.

The parking space at my apartment is also ‘narrow’. Once in, the door can only opened max a foot. I litterally have to go on a diet to be able to exit my car with more ease! Or I could just ramp up my involvement in the Springfree Fun and Fitness Challenge…

Also enjoying grocery shopping. Yep, I’m a little pathetic. Many of you saw my fascination with the concept of ‘Chicken in a Can’ – well I spent 3 hours in the supermarket completely amazed at some of the weird stuff I found. Heaps of great choice too… but honestly…. Marshmallow whipped toast spread? Cinnamon spread? Prawns in a tin? Oh and even worse than Chicken in a can, Jellied Beef in a can. I am not game for that at all.

Now this store was the equivalent to Woolworths, next shop will be at the Supermarket by our work which is an International chain. From what I hear, there’s whole roasted ducks, eel, lots of sushi…. intresting.

Right, enough of my garble. A big shout out to our Aussie Team, miss interacting day to day – but always exciting to see the numbers, work, and team wins. And thanks to our Canadian office – everyone’s making me feel pretty welcome. Kristen

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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Springfree™ Trampoline hopes to take out the crown for the first ever Canadian ‘Product of the Year’ Award.

‘Product of the Year’ is one of the largest polls on product innovation. TNS Canadian Facts, the world’s formost custom research firm will conduct the study, utilising over 12,000 consumers to determine which companies and products will be honoured.

The award aims to help consumers make the right decision when buying items and encourage companies to make better products for consumers.

Springfree ™Trampoline prides itself on product innovation, eliminating from its design all the impact zones associated with equipment induced injuries on traditional trampolines.

The Springfree™ Trampoline’s design process spanned 14 years, and incorporated millions of dollars in research and testing before the product was ready for sale to the public. Designers worked tirelessly with the objective to ensure superior trampoline safety.

Winners of the 2010 Product of the Year title will be announced at the Awards Night in January 2010 in Toronto. The Awards Night is much more than an awards ceremony – it’s a celebration of innovation and ingenuity.

So stay tuned to hear how Springfree™ Trampoline fares in its entry for this highly sought after award…