A Gymnastics Discipline

Tramp & Tumble

Bounce higher. Tumble stronger. Learn to move through the air with confidence and control.

What is T&T?

Tramp & Tumble—often shortened to T&T—stands for trampoline and tumbling. T&T is a subdiscipline of gymnastics, just like artistic, rhythmic, acrobatic, and aerobic gymnastics.

Instead of competing on bars or beam, T&T athletes learn how to create height, rotate safely, connect acrobatic skills, and land with control. The sport includes three distinct events: Trampoline, Double Mini Trampoline, and Power Tumbling. Athletes may train recreationally, compete in one event, or compete in all three.

No flipping experience is required to begin. Foundational classes start with safe landings, body shapes, coordination, and basic tumbling before athletes move on to more advanced skills.

Meet the Events

Three Ways to Fly

Each T&T event has its own equipment and rhythm, but all three build air awareness, power, body control, and confident landings.

Event 1

Trampoline

Height, rhythm, and control on a full-size trampoline.

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In trampoline, athletes perform skills on one large rectangular trampoline. Competitive routines are made of 10 connected skills, but beginners start much more simply—with straight jumps, body shapes, stopping safely, and learning to stay near the center. As athletes progress, they add flips and twists while maintaining good form and control.

Think of it as learning to bounce with purpose: every takeoff, shape, and landing is planned.

Event 2

Double Mini Trampoline

A short runway, two powerful contacts, and one controlled landing.

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The double mini trampoline is smaller than a full-size trampoline and is approached with a running start. An athlete jumps onto the sloped end, performs one skill on or over the second section, then finishes with a dismount onto a landing mat. The event blends the speed of tumbling with the lift of trampoline.

It is quick and exciting—more like a short vaulting sequence than continuous bouncing.

Event 3

Power Tumbling

Fast, connected acrobatics on a long spring runway.

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Power tumbling takes place on a long, narrow, spring-assisted track. Athletes connect a series of skills—such as roundoffs, handsprings, flips, and twists—without pausing. Unlike a traditional artistic gymnastics floor routine, there is no music or dance choreography. The focus is on speed, power, clean technique, and a controlled final landing.

Picture a powerful gymnastics floor pass performed down a runway built specifically for tumbling.

One Complete Discipline

Different Events. Shared Foundations.

Trampoline teaches athletes to manage height and repeated flight. Double mini teaches them to turn a running approach into a quick, powerful sequence. Power tumbling teaches them to carry speed through connected skills. Together, the events develop a versatile gymnast with strong spatial awareness, coordination, confidence, and body control.

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