Supervision

• Constant visual supervision is recommended.
• Each play structure should have at least one supervisor.
• All users of the inflatable structure must be within the recommended weight and height range for the structure.
• Groups of users should be of similar ages and weights.
• Follow capacity recommendations provided by the structure provider. These recommendations usually change with the age and size of the users, i.e., more small children than larger children may play at one time.

Instructional Considerations

• Somersaults (flips), either forward or backward, must not be permitted.
• Hanging inversions should be done under direct supervision of the teacher.
• The landing surface under inversions should be equivalent to a 30.5 cm to 60.9 cm (12 in. to 24 in.) landing mat in its ability to absorb impact.
• Inversion skills must be done so that a student hangs no higher than 1.5 m (5 ft.) above the landing surface.
• For ECS Program students, inversion skills must be done at a height that hands can reach the mat while hanging.
• Students must not climb on the inside or outside walls of the structure.
• No pushing or shoving should be allowed.
• Shoes and sharp objects should be removed prior to entering play structure.
• No foreign objects including food, gum, or drinks, should be allowed in the play structure.
• Objects should not be thrown in the play structure.
• Follow any additional instructions provided by structure provider.

Equipment/Facilities

• Only use the play structure as intended by the manufacturer.
• Ensure that the blower is positioned at least 1.2 m from the play structure.
• Surround openings of play structure with gymnasium mats.
• Ensure that the play structure is anchored securely with the maximum number of anchor points possible.
• Do not use the play structure in high winds.
• Ensure the structure is not deflated while in use.
• Deflate structure when not in use to prevent unsupervised use.