Here at Vuly, we’re always keen to be part of a good cause (and spy the new trends hot off the runway), so when Leanne Roberts approached us about donating a Vuly Trampoline for auction at the annual Gumdale State School P&C Fashion Parade, we didn’t wait to be asked twice! Continue reading
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Eddie Cole’s Trampoline Legacy
Eddie Cole: October 1, 1936 – May 23, 2011
One of the early pioneers in the sport of trampoline, Eddie Cole, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa USA.
Eddie spent many years traveling throughout the world representing the Nissen Trampoline Comp any (George Nissen is considered the Father of the modern trampoline) conducting clinics and providing outstanding educational programs.
Eddie was born in Houston, Texas, but grew up in the Chicago area where he discovered his life-long love of springboard diving and being able to fly through the air. Enro
lling at the University of Michigan, Eddie first joined the diving team, but was approached by gymnastics coach Newt Loken who soon talked Eddie into trying out for the trampoline. This is where he excelled. Eddie won the Big Ten Trampoline Championship award (an American award) for three years in a row from 1957, as well as the 1959 NCAA Trampoline Championship. He was also the 1965 World’s Professional Diving Champion.
The trampoline game known as “Spaceball” intrigued Eddie so greatly that later in life he redesigned his own improved version for commercial use. His idea of combining bouncing, basketball a
nd a hoop became known as “Jump Shot” and is a popular attraction for commercial fun centers throughout the world.
The sport of trampoline has lost an icon and ambassador of our industry. He will be sorely missed by everyone in the trampoline community.
The original Jump Shot game
More Trampolines For Worthy Causes
Vuly is proud and privileged to be able to donate two trampolines to the worthy causes of AAAD Kids and Pets Disaster Checklist and Research Kinder.
- Aussie Angels Assistance Dogs (“AAAD”) Kids and Pets Disaster Wishlist
AAAD is a charity whose purpose is to provide trained dogs free of charge, to assist disabled and medically challenged persons in their day to day lives and to enhance their quality of life. Following the recent natural disasters that have struck Queensland and Victoria, AAAD has set up a donation service to put smiles back on the faces of all those children and pets who have lost something due to these devastating phenomena.
After receiving an email from a woman whose young family had almost lost everything due to Cyclone Yasi, AAAD was inspired to contact Vuly to seek a trampoline donation that could assist the family. The woman’s three children, who were trampoline enthusiasts, greatly missed their trampoline when it was destroyed by Cyclone Yasi.
- Research Kinder
Research Kinder is a small preschool with strong community links, who believe in keeping their neighbourhood safe by supporting one another. Located in a semi-rural area in Victoria, Research Kinder has a passion for creating healthy and happy lifestyles for all the children who attend their centre. Many of the staff are volunteers who give their time freely to the kinder.
Vuly is proud and privileged to be able to donate two trampolines to the worthy causes of AAAD Kids and Pets Disaster Checklist and Research Kinder. We’ve been touched by your warm reception to Vuly products and the love that you share with us for the backyard trampoline. We hope that you enjoy your trampolines as much as we did giving them to you!
After losing almost everything in Cyclone Yasi, a family poses happily their new Vuly trampoline.
Trampolines Blackburn North
Searching for a trampoline in Blackburn North? Look no further than Toy Island Blackburn North for all your trampoline needs!
Toy Island Blackburn North is currently one of our proud retailers that stocks a wide range of our brand Vuly Trampoline products and accessories.
Toy Island Blackburn North is located in Blackburn North Square Shopping Centre, approximately 17km east of the central business district of Melbourne. You’ll find Blackburn North Shopping Centre on the corner of Springfield and Williams Roads, Blackburn North. Free car parking and a single level ensures that your shopping experience is the most convenient one in the eastern suburbs.
So if you are considering to purchase a trampoline product or accessory, then Blackburn North trampolines is the place to go to pick it up. A trampoline will suit all your children’s needs and wants these Easter holidays. So be quick to purchase your trampoline now!
Address: 66-104 Springfield Road (corner of Williams Road), Blackburn North VIC 3130
Phone: 03 9894 7944
Email: info@toyisland.com.au
Toy Island Black North
Trampolines Moss Vale
Moss Vale Sports and Toys is an Authorised Vuly Retailer, stocking Vuly’s full range of trampoline products and accessories. For your inner adventure seeker, Moss Vale Sports and Toys also stocks sporting equipment, toys and bikes, as well as a large range of camping and fishing gear.
Moss Vale is the first major town in Southern Highlands of New South Wales. It is sited on the Illawarra Highway, which connects to Wollongong and the Illawarra coast via Macquarie Pass. Moss Vale has a population of around 7, 339 and is located approximately 122 km from Sydney.
Address: 416 Argyle St, Moss Vale, Australia.
Hour: Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 5.15pm; Sat: 8.30 am – 12.30pm
Email: simon@mvsportsandtoys.com.au
Phone: 02 4868 2229
Trampolines Moss Vale
Trampolines Lithgow
A leading sports retailer in Australia, SportsPower Lithgow, currently stocks Vuly trampolines in a variety of sizes from the 8ft to 14ft trampolines.
Since 1985, SportsPower, which was once a group of eight independent sporting goods retailers, has continued to increase its advertising and marketing presence, which has also increased the number of trampolines sold. As a result, this has further embarked on the expansion of the program that now sees SportsPower with a network that is highly regarded within the sporting goods industry and market. SportPower Lithgow has currently expanded as a business by now stocking a full range of our trampoline products and accessories, along with sporting equipment and footwear.
One the SportsPower centres is located in Lithgow, which is situated on the western slopes of Blue Mountains. This small town offers a wide range of outdoor activities including camping, orienteering, horse riding and much more. Due to the outdoor culture that this town provides, many families find plenty of enjoyment in trampolines, that are highly recommended for all ages. Fortunately for families, SportsPower Lithgow has a full range of our trampoline products and accessories stocked in each of their stores.
Address: Shop 39a, The Valley Shopng Cntr, Lithgow NSW 2790
Phone: 02 6351 4040
Vuly adds some Variety to Toy Fair’s collection!
In 2011, the recipient of the annual toy collection run by Australian Toy, Hobby and Nursery Fair was Variety, the Children’s Charity. The purpose of Variety is to provide life opportunities through the provision of equipment, experiences and community support for special needs children. Variety also acts as an umbrella organisation, providing support to many other children’s groups and charities as well as raising funds for its own initiatives.
In the spirit of charity, giving thanks and sharing the joy of trampolining with others, Vuly was proud and privileged to be able to donate an 8 ft Vuly Trampoline to Variety on the last day of the Fair. Together with donations from other organisations at the Fair, over $6000 worth of goods has gone into the hands of many needy children via Variety’s many programs.
Vuly is proud of it’s association with Variety and looks forward to putting smiles on Australian children’s faces with it’s donation of an 8 ft Vuly Trampoline.
Photo (L – R): Joe Andon, Pauline (Variety), Christie Jenkins (Australian Trampoline Athlete) and Michael Connolly bounce on Variety’s brand new Vuly Trampoline.