Ringe boarding school
Case story:
Ringe boarding school is one of Denmark's oldest boarding schools, where gymnastics is mandatory for all students. In partnership with PE-Redskaber, the school has built its gymnastics centre - a mecca for learning to jump and a fantastic second living room for the students.
Solution and statements
Big inground trampolines
"The big trampolines from PE are good for both beginners and advanced gymnasts. The combination of springs, jumping bed and trampoline frame gives a good starting point where there is room through good heights and rotations for new skills. We use the trampolines as part of our daily training, both for technique and aerial awareness. The big trampolines allow the gymnasts to get more jumps in, using the same amount of energy as they would use for one run-up, take-off and end skill - thus the gymnasts get more repetitions, which creates safety for both gymnasts and teachers.
Inground Fast Tracks
""We have a 15 metre fast track and it's perfect for our students. We use it both lengthwise for training bigger tumble combinations but also crosswise for technique and landing training. It's a fast track for the more experienced gymnast because of its explosiveness and speed - but if you put a mat on top, it becomes a really good track for beginners.
Open pit
""We have chosen the pits from PE because it gives us the safety we need while allowing our gymnasts to land their jumps. We use the height adjustment function every day and like the double pit because it creates a sense of community when jumping to the same pit."
Loose foam pit without air cushion
""Our students really like our loose foam pit. It gives the student a feeling that it is not dangerous to try a new skill. In the loose foam pit, big students become little kids because they get giant cubes to play and throw with, without hurting each other. It's a natural gathering point because you can sit with your feet over the edge - and just generally, we use it a lot."
Bungy system
"We like our bungee system because it gives us jump instructors an extra 'hand'. It allows you to get a lot of repetitions without being afraid of hurting yourself - at the same time, you can challenge yourself by doing more combinations".
Exchanging ideas, high quality and personal commitment
""At Ringe Efterskole, we find that PE-Redskaber provides competent inut and discussion on all ideas. We have just developed three new airtracks, where we cannot complain about either execution or involvement in planning. In general, we find that PE-Redskaber always delivers high quality and personal commitment."
Teacher Kristoffer Bjørn, Ringe boarding school
