Summer Bounce 2015

Last Friday was the Abacus School's annual "Summer Bounce" event which is basically a summer fete with a whole host of inflatables for the kiddies to play on. As part of the FAPS group with the school, Tina put in a lot of work helping organise the event and then the running of the event throughout the evening. This left me to try and keep track of 3 little ones as they run riot around the school field going from one bouncy castle to another. Holly was just a bit too young to go on the inflatables with some of the big kids and therefore I had my work cut out to try and keep her entertained.

 

Whilst at the fete both boys were also involved in a karate demonstration with Ni-Sen Karate Kai. The both did very well to stand up in front of a crowd and do their basics, some pad work and some sparring work. 

 

Keeping Holly entertained as much as I can whilst the boys are off playing.

Joshua and Brandon line up for some basics as part of the karate display.

Joshua lining up to work the focus pads with Sensie Quinn.

Joshua delivers a front hand to the pad.

Followed by a good reverse punch.

Joshua and Brandon both doing some sparring.

 

 

One of the new inflatables for 2015 was called the "Eliminator" which was basically like a total wipe out type of inflatable. The operator controlled a giant inflatable beam that spun around in a cycle whilst the kids had to jump over it without being hit. Joshua's first attempt was a disaster as he was totally wiped out.

 



Joshua getting ready to try and leap over the eliminator.

Timed his jump too early, this one is going to hit.

 

Joshua getting ready for a life size game of table football. I could do with one of these for football coaching to teach the boys to stay in their positions and not all chase the ball.

This looked so much fun I wanted to get in there and have a go.

Joshua on the ball and ready to strike at goal.

Joshua coming down a giant inflatable slide.

Josh and Brandon line up for an electric go-kart race.

 

Brandon in hot pursuit as he chases his brother down.

Brandon tries to take him on the outside.

It didn't work so can he cut through on the inside.

 

Poor Brandon just cannot find a way through.

Joshua all smiles at managing to keep Brandon behind him.

Holly sneaking a cheeky slide off the side of one of the inflatables.

Brandon wins the race through the Tigers/Lions jungle assault course inflatable.

 

Brandon trying his luck on the eliminator, but his fate was the same as Joshua's.

Brandon about to take a dive!

Brandon's turn for some giant inflatable table footall.

He gets he ball and had a great strike at goal scoring for his team.

I think everyone will sleep well tonight after 3 hours charging around on bouncy castles. The boys also tried a few of the other activities such as throwing a ball at coconuts etc but where unsuccessful. I think next years bounce event will be good as Holly should be big enough to have her own wrist band and then she can get more playtime.