Inflatables
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Includes
- Bouncy castles
- Inflatable jousting
- Inflatable gladiator games
- Inflatable bungee runs
Description
The use of inflatable activity equipment, such
as bouncy castles, which can be hired for events or may be
available at an activity centre.
Who can
participate?
Open to all.
Some activity providers may have age or height
restrictions.
Ratio of adults to
girls
Normal ratios for activities away from the
meeting place are required.
Guiding Manual ratios
Regulations
- The Leader must ensure that all participants
under the age of 18 have written permission to take part from an
adult with parental responsibility.
- The local Commissioner must be informed that
the activity is taking place.
- Carry out a risk
assessment for the activity.
Instructor
qualifications
Not applicable.
Useful
information
- Inflatables should be securely anchored to
the ground.
- Impact-absorbing mats should be placed at any
entrance/exit points.
- Participants should be supervised at all
times.
- The hirer agreement usually states the number
of adults required to supervise the inflatable.
- If you feel the activity is overcrowded (eg
participants are constantly colliding with each other), reduce the
number of participants using the equipment at one time.
- Participants should remove jewellery and any
sharp items of clothing (such as belts).
- It is recommended that adults and children do
not use an inflatable simultaneously. Be aware that not all
inflatables are designed for use by adults.
- Some swimming pools offer activities with
water inflatables. See the page for swimming
in a purpose-built pool for swimming regulations.
Hiring or using your own
inflatable
Please see the
website for The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
for information on how to select a provider and safely set up and
run activities using an inflatable.
Page last updated: 4/5/2012