Leicester City Councils cabinet member for leisure, Cllr Andy Connelly said: “ We recognise it’s so important to offer today’s generation of young people a range of diverse sports and physical activities that is fun, challenging and captures their interest. Urban Rebounding is yet another exciting form of exercising that appeals to all children of all ages, particularly to those who are not naturally athletic.’
Sarah Goacher: PDM, Crown Hills CC, Leicester said:
“The kids in my school really love the workout and we are getting KS4 girls racing to get changed for their PE lessons to make sure they get a Rebounder ! Launched in 2007 the classes are as popular as ever.””
Sarah Moore Further Education Sports Co-ordinator (FESCo) Eastleigh College
“.Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the course, and Sue was brilliant!!! Please can you pass on our thanks!
One of the newly qualified instructors delivered a session on Tuesday, and said that her students really enjoyed their session, and can't wait for next week : )”
Hannah Lewis : Instructor, Rodborough School said “I have been teaching the Urban Rebounding programme in several schools over the past few months and the Children are loving it! When I was teaching higher impact activities with them on the hard wood floor they would tire much more quickly. They can exercise for much longer on the Rebounders whilst having great fun. I have noticed a big improvement in the Children’s balance, coordination and the heavier girls have all lost weight, so they are very happy. What a great alternative workout especially for those who are not really in to mainstream sport!”
Jane Watts : DCFS, Knowsley School said:
Planning - “A very professional approach by the company which did not include any hard sell. The benefits to the students and staff were easy to understand from the beginning”
Delivery of training - “A fantastic training day, high energy and every minute was used to good effect. Trainers were very passionate and knowledgeable about the product and how it could impact on children’s lives. It is not very often that a training day leaves you feeling both happy and capable of changing the world”
Delivery in schools – messages from teachers
“Sessions are full of students many of whom would not normally be active.”
“Great piece of kit, always asked for in PE lessons”
“Please, please, please when is it our turn again for the rebounders”
Linsey Bradbury; Physical Activity co-ordinator, Regent College, Leicester said:
“After college sessions were held for female students and staff, providing an alternative fitness enrichment session. Girls attended who had not previously attended any enrichment sessions and the session was effective providing particularly a “de-stress” around example period time and were seen more as a “social” enrichment then fitness. The same girls attended most weeks!”
Sue Wilkie : Instructor, Broadwater School said:
“Some of the girls have seen significant changes in their weight!”
“Its great to see the kids faces, as they turn from sceptism to joy when they start rebounding. They thoroughly enjoy their workouts.”
“Its incredible to notice the improvements in the balance and co-ordination in such a short time.”
Mandy Quill : Partnership Development Manager Hamble Community Sports college
“James I managed to get there in the afternoon to have a look and the college tutor who was initially resistant was not only doing the training but fully engaged!!!!! I’ve negotiated with Eastleigh to borrow the rebounders this term to use with a group of extremely challenging year 9 girls at Hamble that we are doing an intervention programme with its the PERFECT activity for them. The training was very thorough and I’m looking to do another application for further funding for year3 of the sport unlimited funding to put the rebounders in another fe college and some secondary schools across the partnership”
Ian Kendall Partnership Development Officer Newcastle School Sport Partnership
"Urban Rebounding UK delivered a comprehensive 3 day package for Newcastle School Sport Partnership in November of last year. This included a full day's staff training course, that was made up of practical theory based learning, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance. Days 2 and 3 were spent introducing as many young people as possible to the new activity and culminated in a show piece at the Partnerships Awards Ceremony. Since the Urban Rebounding team visited Newcastle it has caught the imagination of staff and pupils alike and we have a waiting list of schools desperate to have their time with the equipment we purchased. Summed up simply, it’s a fantastic form of physical activity which puts smiles on faces."
Janine Millard Sports Development Officer Eastleigh Borough Council
I just wanted to thank you both for being so supportive throughout the SU process, the classes are really taking off at the colleges and this was meant to be our ‘quiet term’!!
Sue Jobling Head of PE Gosford House School Guildford - The classes went really well. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The Instructor pitched it at exactly the right level and incorporated balance, strength, and co-ordination work alongside cardio-vascular exercise. A total workout! The rebounders are now going onto Chilworth School to be used there after Easter.
A few quotes from the girls:
'You work really hard without even knowing it.'
'It was great. I really loved it.'
'To begin with I found it hard but I got better.... and fitter!'
Sadie Walker, Leicester City Council - Urban Rebounding used to promote healthly lifestyle in Leicester:
Braunstone Community School – 4 classes of 30 over 2 terms
Sports Fest 08 – an open audience (36,000 over two days) 3 sessions of 30
Hamilton C C - Healthy Sports Week 10 classes of 30 young people
Teenage Lifestyle Club – ongoing once a month
Raven Youth Centre – 2 classes at the youth centre targeting girls
Sparkenhoe Family Day – classes over 2 days the whole school and parents
WISPA (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) in 2008/9
Mini WISPA at the outdoor pursuits centre – 2 classes of 20 young people Yr 5/6
Fit Chicks – ongoing once a month
NHS Happy Health Day – one day open access event
Braunstone Leisure Centre Summer Scheme – one class of 20
Braunstone Carnival – open access event
National Play Day – open access event
Crown Hills Lunch Time Club and Summer Scheme – 5 classes of 30
Fit and Active Families at Samworth – one session of 12
Score 4 Sport
Girls Active Day Jan 08 – Kelly Holmes participated
Regent College 16 years plus – 2 terms
Soar Valley Community College after school club – 1 term
Fullhurst Community College – during curriculum lessons
Evington Leisure Centre – after school club – 3 terms
Moat Community college – during curriculum lessons and part of Healthy Lifestyles Club
Healthy Lifestyles Day 08 and 09 – targeting obese young people. A one day event
We have successfully launched and implemented our programme with many Gyms and Leisure Centers across the UK, helping them meet government target populations. Our programme makes group exercise classes very accessible for everyone in the community. Young, old, Sporty, reconditioned, and overweight individuals can all participate in our classes making them inclusive to everyone, and every individual can feel successful.
This is what some of our clients say about our programme;
Stuart Bock – Leisure Connections
Urban rebounding has been a massive hit since we implemented into our timetable, when introducing new classes everyone turns up to see what's new and how it works but then the numbers fade as people lose interest. We have had the total opposite, having to borrow rebounders from other sites and increasing our timetable to accommodate for people who cannot get booked into these full classes. Not only have the young guns enjoyed the class but even older people with stability issues have found the rebounders fun as there is the ability to adapt to all levels.
Angie Pearson - Esporta
We started with 2 x 45 minute classes in March 2007 and soon expanded to 1 x 45 minute and 2 x 60 minute classes. The classes were so popular we took on another instructor and added another 2 x 60 minute classes. We have seen members participating in classes who previously only used the gym. Retention rates in the classes are tremendous and we still have some of the members participating who did our very first classes. Fitness rates have gone up especially in the older generation as they don’t feel intimidated by the class
Amanda Collins - DC Leisure
We have been running the Urban Rebounding programme for 5 years now and the classes are still as popular as ever. We started with 25 rebounders but have now expanded to 45 rebounders per class as they are so popular. We run 7 classes a week and have waiting lists!
The return on Investment was less than 5 months which is incredible!
Kelly Walsh - Impulse Leisure
Urban Rebounding is one of our most popular classes on the studio timetable. We have been running classes over 3 years and they are still packed! Our members love this class, and so do the instructors! Its so much fun!!
Julie - XL Leisure
Debbie Black - Champneys Health Resorts
