Isle of Wight investigation over accident involving trampoline club

One of those involved had to be taken to St Mary's Hospital for treatment, the Isle of Wight County Press has been told.

It is said to have happened at Medina Leisure Centre, Newport, on Thursday (12).

Wight Flyers Trampoline Club (WFTC), which hires the sports hall from the Isle of Wight Council-run 1Leisure, said the incident occurred when a trampoline was being wheeled in at the start of last week's session.

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Contrary to reports, the club said the trampoline did not spring open.

Chairman of WFTC, Richard Gower-Crane, said: “After receiving first aid at Medina Leisure Centre, one of our coaches was taken to St Mary's Hospital for treatment.

"The second club member did not require hospital treatment".

“We wish both members a quick recovery”.

The Isle of Wight Council said it is working with the club to investigate.

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A spokesperson said: “We are sorry to learn of an accident with a couple of members of the Wight Flyers Trampoline Club and wish them a speedy recovery.

“The Sports hall is hired from 1Leisure three days a week by the Wight Flyers to carry out trampoline sessions using their own equipment.

“In accordance with the hire agreement the club carries out training for all coaches and club members in the use of equipment and have public liability insurance. There are risk assessments in place and an annual equipment inspection by a recognised company.”

“When the accident occurred, 1Leisure staff at the centre assisted Wight Flyers qualified first aiders and are currently working with the club to investigate the cause of the incident.”