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Double Mini Trampoline: Bounce Like a Superhero!

Get ready to flip and twist on a super-powered trampoline that's like a bouncy playground for amazing athletes!

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Double mini trampoline

Double mini trampoline

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new double mini-tramp at Altadore Gymnastics
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new double mini-tramp at Altadore Gymnastics
CGC Calgary Gymnastics Centre 2010 - tramp bar

Key Facts

Sport Type
Gymnastics discipline within trampolining.
Apparatus Feature
Combines an angled section and a flat section.
Competition Focus
Difficulty of acrobatic skills plays a major role in scoring.
Governing Body
International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG).

Meet the Double Mini!

Imagine a trampoline that's not just flat, but has a bumpy ramp too! That's a double mini trampoline, or DMT for short. It’s a special kind of trampoline used in gymnastics where athletes do super cool flips and twists. It's smaller than the trampolines you might see in the Olympics, but it lets gymnasts do some really exciting moves. Think of it as a super-fast bouncy track for acrobats!

How Do They Do Those Awesome Tricks?

On a DMT, athletes start by jumping onto a sloped part, like a mini-hill, and then bounce onto a flat part. From there, they do amazing flips and twists! It’s like they’re jumping from one bouncy surface to another, but way faster and with more spins.

After they do their first set of flips, they land on the flat part and immediately jump again to do even more exciting tricks before landing safely on soft mats. It’s a whole routine of bouncing and spinning!

Who Are These Bouncing Stars?

The athletes who compete on double mini trampolines are super strong and flexible gymnasts. They practice for a long time to learn all the difficult moves. They are judged on how well they do their flips and twists, and how hard their tricks are.

These gymnasts can compete in teams or by themselves. It's a sport that requires a lot of skill and bravery, like being a superhero with amazing jumping powers!

Why Is DMT So Cool?

Double mini trampoline is exciting because it’s all about speed and amazing aerial tricks. Athletes get to show off their strength and coordination by doing multiple flips and twists in the air. It’s a sport that’s always growing and getting more popular.

Even though it’s not in the big Olympic Games yet, the best DMT athletes compete all around the world in special championships. It’s a sport that makes you want to jump up and cheer!

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