Here at Springfree™ Trampoline Australia we are celebrating a ‘Young Person of the Year’ in our midst.

Belinda, a sales and customer service consultant in our Sydney office was announced as the 2010 winner of the PCYC Young person of the Year.

When asked why do you think you were the chosen one she said, “It was completely unexpected. I had no idea I was even nominated but it might have something to do with my success in table tennis last year.”

And success it is.

Here is a list of her achievement from the last two years alone;

- Australian Representative 2006-2009

 - U18 Aus Women’s doubles winner 2008-2009

 - Australian Commonwealth Youth Games representative held in Pune, India 2008

 - World Junior Circuit U18 women singles Semi-finalist 2009

 - First Australian to represent Oceania in the World Junior Circuit finals in Tokyo, Japan 2009

 - Australian Representative to compete in World Junior Championships in Colombia 2009

 - Rank 1 in NSW Women U18 2009

Belinda has been associated with the PCYC since 2002 and they have supported her through a full sponsorship for her table tennis activities since 2006. Belinda said this award made her feel like all the hard work and effort she has put into table tennis over the years has paid off.

The official awards ceremony will be held on 11th September 2010 in Bathurst. Woohoo – Go Belinda!!!

I look forward to Fathers Day every year. Take Dad out for a breakfast give him his new socks for the year and toast to a great dad that has given us kids every opportunity in life. But I am embarrassed to admit that I have no idea how Fathers Day came about.

So in light of this Sunday I made it my mission to find out.

The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909.

She was raised by her father after her mother died and Sonora wanted her father to know how special he was to her. It was her father that made all the parental sacrifices and was, in the eyes of his daughter, a courageous, selfless, and loving man.

I’m THAT one in my family that is known for bad present buying.  So I did some asking around early this year to all the fathers here in the Springfree™ Trampoline AU office and this is what they thought might be a nice idea for fathers day..

The Norm….

  • Socks
  • Boxers
  • Pyjama’s

A little bit different….

  • Zoo Tickets (so you can share the day togetherJ)
  • A massage
  • Anything from Bunning’s!
  • A golf day

Straight from the heart….

  • Personalised photo frame decorated by the kids
  • A poem
  • Breakfast in Bed
  • Make a video about the ‘best Dad in the world’

OR you can check out our page tomorrow as we will be doing a nice little competition to celebrate Father’s Day. Just like we did for Mothers Day

Here at Springfree™ Trampoline we are starting to get excited about the warmer months upon us.  What this means is our events calendar really ramps up allowing you to come and try out a Springfree™ Trampoline in more places around Australia not just at our showroom locations.

Here is where we are this week so we would love to see you…

Wednesday 1st Sunday 5th@ Chadstone Shopping Centre (VIC)

We will be located outside Myer on the ground level of Chadstone.

http://www.chadstoneshopping.com.au/home

Wednesday 1st – Sunday 5th@ RNA Showground’s, Brisbane (QLD)

The Sunday Mail Spring Home Show demonstrates the latest ideas in sustainable living, design and decorating for inside and outside.

You can find us at IND 15 right next door to the Billiard Stand.

We will be there:

Wednesday        10 – 6pm

Thursday             10 – 6pm

Friday                   10 – 6pm

Saturday              10 – 6pm

Sunday                  10 – 6pm

You can see our other events coming in September here http://www.springfreetrampoline.com.au/seeaspringfree

There is so much information about eating the right type of foods at our finger tips that quite simply, it’s confusing.

That’s why when I saw a simple list of 20 Power foods to help you feel great by Amber Mackenzie I was impressed. Simple list, simple foods… here comes the new Super me!

From her new book SuperFoods for Super Me here is her list of 20 foods you can find in the supermarket.

  1. Oats
  2. Cabbage
  3. Eggs
  4. Chilli
  5. Strawberries
  6. Brown Rice
  7. Kangaroo Meat
  8. Apples
  9. Tuna
  10. Salmon
  11. Apricots
  12. Capsicum
  13. Yogurt
  14. Raspberries
  15. Sweet Potato
  16. Onions
  17. Lemons and Limes
  18. Bananas
  19. Figs
  20. Oysters

Mix some of these ingredients together and you’ll have a great healthy family meal.

Sunday 22 August, from 7:30am

This cause has a very special place in our hearts, as our Finance and Administration Manager, Leanne has beautiful step daughter with Cystic Fibrosis.

This event is now in its 5th year, being the premiere charity cycling and amateur criterium race on the Sunshine Coast, raising much needed funds for Cystic Fibrosis Queensland.

It will be held on the Eastbank Foreshore on the scenic Lake Kawana and will feature the Family Charity Cycle, Experienced Riders event along with a live broadcast from Hot 91 with many after event activities planned.  This is includes us!  We can’t wait to be there providing safe jumps for all the kids (and big kids!).

As I mentioned before the The Charity Cycle raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis Queensland – a not-for-profit organisation that provides emotional, financial and physical support to over 800 children and adults affected by cystic fibrosis, and their families. 

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life threatening genetic condition in Australia – and there is no cure.  Cystic Fibrosis Queensland receives limited funding from government, and relies on events like the ANZ Tour de Kawana Cystic Fibrosis Charity Cycle to raise the funds to continue providing support to families affected by CF. 

 We hope to see you all there! 

http://www.tourdekawana.com.au/About_The_Ride.html

 

 

 

We love supporting causes in the community where people walk the walk. And Springfree™ Trampoline friend Joe Lopino is doing just that in his climb ahead in support of the Mont Blanc Project.

‘The AHG Adventurers’ launched ‘The Mont Blanc Project 2010’, as a fundraiser for Childhood Cancer patients at Perth’s Princess Margaret Hospital, Ward 3B, The Total Care Unit.

Lead by Perth based businessmen Rick Parish and Peter Wilson the objective is to reach the summit of Mont Blanc in France. It’s a tough, challenging and physically demanding climb but it pales by comparison to what many children and their families go through every day in Ward 3B, Princess Margaret Hospital.

 The Mont Blanc Project 2010 – A Climb for Childhood Cancer involves people from all walks of life committed to making a difference to children and families, alike, suffering from cancer.

One of these climbers is Joe Lopino who we have a close business affiliation with in his role at Direct Freight express. Let’s get behind him and donate to his climb here…

http://www.themontblancproject2010.com/the-mont-blanc-project/meet-the-climbers/joe-lopino/

For more information on the climb see www.themontblancproject2010.com

Go Joe!

Visit us at the Perth Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo

As you know we are the recipient of a special commendation at the 2010 Consumer Protection Awards under the KidSafe WA category.

So we can’t wait to team up with the WA Department of Commerce to promote child safety at the Pregnancy Babies & Children’s expo on Friday 13th to Sunday 15th at Claremont Showgrounds

 We love Perth and we don’t get there as much as we would like so are giving you a chance to win a Springfree™ Trampoline for your home at the Consumer Protection expo stand e43.

The expo will have heaps on offer for parents and parents –to-be with expert advice and essential early childhood parenting tips and the latest product innovations related to pregnancy, babies, and children under the one roof.

There will be heaps of other cool activities and things to see including Dorothy the Dinosaur on stage, performing with Fairy Clare.

Springfree™ Trampoline Friends can download your free entry ticket here!

http://www.pbcexpo.com.au/perth-ticket/

For more details and opening times see http://www.pbcexpo.com.au/

Aug 04 2010

Tweetathon For Tanner

Hi All,

We wanted to share a story that has struck a chord with us here at Springfree Trampoline.

We are supporting a fundraiser tomorrow for a young boy with degenerative Muscular Dystrophy named Tanner. We share this in hope others may be able to help – by getting involved or even sharing the story.

ABOUT TANNER

Tanner’s story is best told by his Aunt… please read Tanner’s story here: http://herbadmother.com/tanner/

A cure for Tanner’s muscular dystrophy will not be found in his life time, so tomorrow’s fundraiser is to help renovate the basement in Tanner’s home so he can spend the time he has left with family.

As Tanner’s condition worsens his needs will become more complex – something his single mom won’t be able to deal with, and could result in him being relocated to a specialist home.

Tanner’s aunt is trying to raise $25,000 to convert Tanner’s basement into a space that will allow him and his mom to fulfill this wish to stay at home.

ABOUT THE FUNDRAISER

We recently heard through our friend and social marketing expert Scott Stratten (@unmarketing) about his Fundraiser in support of Tanner. The “Tweetathon” (Scott will be broadcasting the fundraiser from Twitter), runs tomorrow Wednesday August 4th, will run for 12 hours until 9pm EST.

For every $10 donated you can have one entry into a prize raffle to win a huge range of prizes.  One of those prizes is a Springfree Trampoline from us.

Don’t worry, you don’t have to be on Twitter to get involved, you can find all the information right here: http://bit.ly/Tweetathon

WHY WE’RE TALKING ABOUT IT

When we first read Tanner’s story we were amazed. We wanted to help straight away, no questions asked.

We enjoy making kids and their parents smile through our products. That’s why we wanted to get involved tomorrow in helping raise this money for Tanner and his family.

We want to help raise enough money to put a smile on a brave boy’s face – and hope by sharing we can make that happen.

You generally don’t see too much of me, as I much prefer to be behind the camera but what better reason to jump in celebration of our recent Australian Business Award win for Product Innovation.

The Article titled – Double Bouncing the Competition was in today’s Sunshine Coast Daily.

If not, you can watch it here – http://www.tvcentral.com.au/2010/07/26/junior-masterchef-australia-promo/

I’m not sure if it’s clever editing or what, but those kids get cook better than me! Now when I burn the chicken breast or make one very bland stir-fry I have to deal with, “Kids can cook better than you!”

How do they get so good so young?

According www.kids-cooking-activities.com, teaching kids to cook will help instill skills to last them a lifetime. Cooking can help boost their self esteem, create family time, build team skills and help kid’s appreciate to eat what they make.

When did you start teaching your kids to cook and what’s your favourite thing to cook together?