Trampoline & DMT Squads 

Over the last 10 years we have increased from only 2 competitive trampolinists to now over 25 members competing across a number of different competitions in both Trampoline & DMT outside of club competitions. 

Alongside the Aspire Cup, London also runs the Inter-Regional Challenge Cup qualifiers. This is for trampolinists competing in Level 1 through to Level 4 an opportunity to represent London in the Inter-Regional Challenge Cup Finals which normally held at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham in July. The top scores across both qualifying events are taken with the top 24 like Aspire being invited to take part in the finals. The top 2 on the finals day across each level & age group are selected to represent London. Both 2023 & 2024 have seen us take a record 9 members across both trampoline & DMT to represent London in the finals with Twizzlers coaches also being asked to coach Team London

Twizzlers also competes in the National Trampoline & DMT League. This takes place in 3 venues across the country which for Twizzlers we would only normally be competing at 2 of those. One of the events is always held at the National Indoor Athletic Centre in Cardiff whilst the second can vary depending on venue availability but generally will be southern. The 3rd is often held in the North such as Sunderland or Newcastle and Twizzlers for logistics reasons will not normally enter that one. 

There are 4 leagues (levels) starting with League 3, League 2, League 1 & Super League all of which have a minimum requirements in regards to difficulties and skills required for both “Set” and “Vol” routines.  

The competition format is also slightly different in regards to scoring where points are awarded based on your first 2 jumps which then counts towards qualification points for the finals at the end of the year.  The top 8 on the day in each category also compete a final round for a medal. DMT is very slightly different for the medal placing where the top 8 take part in a 3rd pass then top 4 following that compete for the medal in a final pass. 

Trampoline league is the next step up from Inter-Regional as you jump against other trampolinists from all over the country but you also do start to meet new people and gain new friendships. It does provide great experience jumping at larger events and larger crowds. Trampoline league is invitational only but for a guide need to be jumping or working towards Regional Level 3

We also have squad members competing at the English Trampoline & DMT Championships as well as the world governing body FIG (Federation Internationale De Gymnastique) events including the British Age Groups Championships. We are also looking at attending other International FIG Events

For English & FIG events, Squad members need to be jumping at or working towards skills around or above Regional Level 4 with focus on improving all elements of trampolining which are Difficulty, Time Of Flight, Execution & HD 

What Are The Trampoline Squads?

Twizzlers have broken the Trampoline & DMT disciplines into 2 squads for each, a Pre-Squad & Main Squad. All squads still work towards achieving the same goals along with progressions and the training is still the same, however they are primarily separated based on current skill requirements or are working towards which allows these to be managed easily for both gymnasts and coaches. 

Pre-Squad is based around those competing in Aspire and interested in competing at Inter-Regional, and for those working towards Regional Level 1. The Main Squad consists of those members working towards or competing at Regional Level 2 and above as well as those competing in Trampoline League 3 or above

Those in Pre-Squad are also encouraged to train with the Squad regularly and on the lead up to competitions so they get familiar with faces they will see when competing. 

Trampoline Squad Expectation?

We would like for all squads to be training between 4-6 hours a week in 2 hour sessions which ensures that there is plenty of time for progression skills and rotations around the trampoline. This is also important leading up to any competition to ensure each gymnasts is as prepared as they can be. We also look for squads to be doing floor warm ups without prompting, normally as a group before starting on the trampoline and take part in conditioning exercises. We also look at those in the Main Squad to be helping set down equipment at the end of the sessions though Pre-Squad will also be asked to help out if they are taking part. 

The Senior members of the squad will often be seen on the competition floor assisting and encouraging the younger members during competitions which allows coaches to focus on those that are competing. Many of the squad are also qualified coaches and you will see them coaching the younger members of Twizzlers as well as supporting each other during skill sessions. 

There is also an opportunity to take part in a week long August training camp in Portugal near Faro Airport in Loule. This is an invitational only camp normally for those going into or at least Year 7 at school with an opportunity to gain new skills and work with a number of International High Performance Coaches, most of which can be seen alongside their own countries at world events. Many of our gymnasts have come back with new skills and experiences that would normally take much longer to prepare for at home as well as the chance to work alongside gymnasts and clubs from other countries and see how they train. Our coaches also gain a lot of experience and knowledge of how to be able to carry on these skills back home to enhance their own learning.