Competitions
University competitions are relaxed, friendly events taking place typically on Saturdays throughout the year. They're open to all abilities and there's no pressure to take them too seriously. The emphasis is on being part of a fun, social and supportive community. There's always a social after to finish the day too!
OUR NEXT COMP IS...
TBC
Location TBC • November 2026
Introduction
There will be 6 opportunities to compete throughout the year.
5 competitions with the Southern University Trampoline League (SUTL) which will take place at weekends. Then one 'holiday' competition where we will take a trip to Scotland or Ireland for a 3-4 day SSTO/ISTO competition.
This page will cover information about SUTL competitions, for information about SSTO/ISTO competitions, click here.
Routines
There is a vast range of levels at SUTL competitions. From complete beginner to Elite, as well as disability and open categories.
View competition routines →
Competing
The competition is split by level and gender (except in disability and the open category), so you will only compete against people at a similar level.
To compete, you have to perform two routines to a panel of judges who score elements such as:
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Execution - how well you did it
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Horizontal displacement - how much you moved from the centre of the trampoline
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Difficulty - how hard the routine was
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Time of flight (higher levels only) - how high you jump
If there enough people competing, we enter the team competition which is the total of everyone's scores in that team.
Examples of routines
Competition Kit
For lower levels (up to S3) t-shirt and shorts or a leatord and shorts may be worn. For higher levels (S2+) a leotard and shorts must be worn. Socks must be white.
Leotards will be available to hire for everyone competing at no extra cost.
There is no other compulsory attire but many members like to buy and wear branded t-shirts and fleeces for these competitions. These can be purchased at the SU Shop or through group orders throughout the year.
What to expecct
SYNCHRONISED TRAMPOLINING
Every competition will have the opportunity for people to compete in the synchro category as well as individual.
This event consists of you and a teammate performing the same routine at the same time on trampolines next to each other, trying to stay as in synch as possible.
Its a bit of fun and a less serious competition than the individual competition. A great way to get involved if your'e nervous or just want a bit of a break from stress or just for the fun of it.
Want to compete but don't have someone? Speak to committee and we can pair you up!
ENTERING A COMPETITION
A few weeks before you will be notified of an upcoming competition and you will be given an opportunitity to ask questions with committee and coaches and practice routines. A week or two later a form will be posted for you to sign up if you wish. You will pay through online products on this website short time later.
WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY
We will travel to the competition as a group on the day of the competition early morning.
When we get to the competition there will be time to settle in and warm up.
While you wait to compete/after you compete you will be helping out by spotting, videoing, and supporting our club or officially as a marshall/judge.
When it is your turn to compete you will have around 20-40 minutes to warm-up on the trampolines. After that everyone in the group will perform their first routine. You'll have a break between routines while everyone else competes and then you perform your second routine.
At some point there will be a fun charity event that costs extra to enter but all funds will go to the advertised charity. This is usually fun challenges such as 4-way synchro, two-trick, or DMT stick it.
After everyone has finished competing we will take a group photo. Then we will sit for the medal ceremony.
After the medal ceremony has finished and we have helped pack away, you will either head back to Bath or stay for the social.
The socials typically consist of dominos, pres, and a club night.
TRAVEL AND COSTS
Travel
We typically drive up the morning of the competition which can be an early start!
For any competition that isn't hosted in Bath, transport to and from the competition/social will be sorted for you by committee. You must be on time.
You may be required to pay a small amount for fuel. (£2-£5).
Competition costs:
(based on 25/26 year, subject to increase slightly)
- Individual entry: £12
- Synchro entry: £10 per pair
- Social ticket: £15