Business Teaches Art of Competitive Trampoline, Power Tumbling

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One of Johns Creek’s newest businesses, JUMP TNT, is a sports center that teaches the Olympic sport of competitive trampoline and power tumbling.

The sport of TnT, which stands for Trampoline and Tumbling, is a form of gymnastics. In trampoline, kids are first introduced to the basic jumping and twisting skills. As they progress, you are sure to see exciting high-flying skills that include multiple twists and flips that combine into a routine.

TnT is comprised of 4 events: trampoline, synchronized trampoline, double-mini trampoline and power tumbling.

Owner Jim Dowling, who has taken over 100 athletes to national championships, has opened this facility in order to offer both recreational and competitive level training in the sport of Trampoline and Power Tumbling. Dowling was a former competitive gymnast, coached for over 20 years and is the Georgia state chair of the United States Trampoline & Tumbling Association.

In addition to the competitive program, JUMP TNT offers a variety of recreational classes for children ages 3 and up and all body types. Professional instructors teach trampoline classes, tumbling classes, back handspring clinics, preschool classes, and daytime home-school P.E. classes.

These classes allow kids to participate and learn new skills in a fun and safe environment. JUMP TNT also offers open gym and camps throughout the year.

“I spent a number of years in the corporate world, but I have always had the dream of opening my own facility to grow this amazing sport,” Dowling said. “I had a vision, and opening this gym for both competitive and recreational athletes is a dream come true for me and my team.”

The JUMP TNT competitive teams participate in both the USA Gymnastics (USAG) and USTA organizations. The United States Trampoline & Tumbling Association, founded in 1971 by Larry Griswold and George Nissen, (the inventor of the trampoline), began with only 200 athletes.

Today, the USTA hosts over 2200 athletes at their national championship each year. Last year, 35 of those athletes were Dowling’s. This sport is perfect for gymnasts who are looking for a change or who would like a less time consuming training schedule to accommodate other activities.

JUMP TNT will be participating in the Johns Creek Founders Day parade, scheduled for Dec. 5, and invites residents to their grand opening at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6.

JUMP TNT is located at 3950 Johns Creek Court. More information is available at www.JUMPTNT.net or by calling 770-559-5430.

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