Trampoline Park Waiver: What to Include + Free Template

A trampoline park waiver is the document that jumpers, or their parents and legal guardians, sign before using trampolines, foam pits, climbing walls or other attractions. It explains the risks, records the participant's details and confirms they agree to follow the park rules.

Trampoline and indoor activity parks have a high volume of guests, many of them children, and a real chance of sprains, collisions and falls. A clear waiver will not remove those risks, but it shows that every guest was told about them, agreed to the rules and gave you the contact details your team needs if something goes wrong.

This guide covers what to include in a trampoline park waiver, how to handle children, groups and birthday parties, common mistakes, and how to collect signatures online. It is general information, not legal advice. Waiver rules vary by country and state, so have your final wording reviewed for where you operate.

Do trampoline parks need a waiver?

In practice, yes. Almost every trampoline park, jump park and indoor activity centre asks guests to sign a waiver before they jump. Reasons include:

• Risk disclosure. Jumping carries known risks, and the waiver is where you describe them specifically.
• Rules and safety. It records that guests agreed to the park rules, such as one jumper per trampoline, no flips in certain zones and following court monitor instructions.
• Contact and medical details. Staff can see emergency contacts and relevant health information quickly.
• A signed record. If a dispute comes up later, you can show who signed, when and which wording they agreed to.
• Insurance. Many insurers expect operators to use signed waivers as part of their risk management.

A waiver is one layer of protection. It works alongside trained court monitors, well-maintained equipment, clear signage and the right insurance.

Is a trampoline park waiver enforceable?

It depends on where you operate, the wording and how the waiver was signed. Courts commonly look at:

• whether the risks were described clearly and specifically
• whether the release language was visible and easy to understand
• whether the guest had a real chance to read it before signing
• whether the injury came from an inherent risk of jumping or from negligence, such as poorly maintained equipment

Waivers generally cannot excuse gross negligence or reckless conduct, and some places limit them further. Where children are involved, the rules are stricter. See our guide to waivers for minors and what makes a liability waiver invalid.

What should a trampoline park waiver include?

Here are the sections most trampoline park waivers cover.

1. Participant information

• full name and date of birth
• phone number and email
• for minors, the parent or guardian's name, relationship and contact details

2. Description of the activities

List what the waiver covers, for example trampoline courts, foam pits, dodgeball areas, ninja courses, climbing walls, slam-dunk lanes and toddler zones. If you add attractions later, update the wording.

3. Acknowledgement of risks

Be specific rather than generic. Typical risks include:

• falls, collisions with other jumpers and landing awkwardly
• sprains, strains, fractures and head, neck and back injuries
• injuries from foam pits, padding, springs, frames and walls
• risks from misuse of equipment or ignoring rules

4. Park rules and safety responsibilities

Ask guests to confirm they will:

• wear park grip socks and follow dress rules
• follow court monitor instructions
• jump one person per trampoline
• stay in the zone suited to their age and skill
• avoid attempting stunts beyond their ability
• not jump while unwell, injured or under the influence of alcohol or drugs

5. Health declaration

Ask guests to confirm they have no condition that makes jumping unsafe, and to tell you about relevant issues such as recent injuries, heart conditions, back or neck problems, or pregnancy. Say plainly that guests jump at their own risk and should speak to a doctor if unsure.

6. Voluntary participation and assumption of risk

State that taking part is voluntary and that the guest understands and accepts the risks described.

7. Release of liability

Include a clear release of claims related to the activities, in plain language and visible rather than buried. Avoid trying to exclude liability the law does not allow you to exclude.

8. Emergency treatment and contacts

Collect an emergency contact and, where appropriate, consent for staff to arrange first aid or emergency medical care.

9. Photo and video permission (optional)

Parks often film or photograph guests. Ask for consent separately, as an optional checkbox, so a guest can decline without being refused entry.

10. Agreement checkbox and signature

End with a statement such as "I have read and understood this waiver", an agreement checkbox, the signer's name and a dated electronic signature.

Trampoline park waiver sample structure

Here is a simple outline you can adapt. It is not a complete legal document.

Trampoline Park Participation Waiver and Release

1. Participant details (name, date of birth, contact)
2. Parent or guardian details, if the participant is under 18
3. Activities covered
4. I understand that jumping involves risks including falls, collisions and serious injury
5. I have read and will follow the park rules and staff instructions
6. Health declaration
7. Voluntary participation and release of liability
8. Emergency contact and consent to emergency treatment
9. Optional photo and video consent
10. Signature and date

Waivers for children and groups

Most trampoline park guests are under 18, so your process for children matters as much as the wording.

• A parent or guardian signs. A child generally cannot be bound by a contract, so the waiver should be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
• One form per child, or clear listing. Many parks let a parent add several children on one form. Make sure each child's name and date of birth is recorded.
• Age and size zones. Record the child's age so staff can direct them to the right area, such as a toddler zone.
• Supervising adults. If your rules require an adult to stay on site, say so on the form.
• Who may sign. Only parents and legal guardians should sign for a child, not a friend's parent or an older sibling.

Birthday parties and group bookings

Parties are where waiver collection often goes wrong. Thirty children arrive at once, and parents are busy with cake and coats.

• Send the signing link with the booking confirmation so parents sign at home.
• Let the party host forward the link in the group chat or invitation.
• Show a QR code at the front desk for anyone who has not signed.
• Check the signed list before the party starts, and let late arrivals sign on their phone at check-in.
• Make sure guests who are not on the booking, such as siblings who tag along, also sign before they jump.

Corporate events, school trips and team days work the same way. Collect signatures ahead of time and bring the list to check-in.

Common mistakes in trampoline park waivers

• Generic wording. A standard liability waiver copied from another industry rarely describes jumping risks.
• Hiding the release. Burying the key clause in small print can make it harder to defend.
• No parent signature for children. A child's signature alone is unlikely to help.
• Making photo consent mandatory. Keep it as a separate, optional choice.
• Not updating the waiver. When you add attractions or change rules, update the form and keep the version each guest signed.
• Signing at the desk only. Long queues make guests skim or skip the text. Let them read at home or on their own phone.
• Losing paper forms. If you cannot find the waiver when you need it, it does not help you.

Paper vs online trampoline park waivers

• Check-in speed. Paper forms slow down busy times. Online, guests sign before they arrive.
• Finding a form later. Paper means searching filing boxes. Online, you search by name or date.
• Legibility. Handwriting varies. Online answers are typed and clear.
• Versions. Paper versions are easy to mix up. Each online signature stores the exact wording agreed to.
• Storage. Paper takes physical space. Online records are digital and can be downloaded as PDFs.

How to create a trampoline park waiver online

With AgreeDock you can have a working waiver in a few minutes.

Step 1: Start from a template or AI

Use the trampoline park waiver template, or describe your park to the AI waiver generator and get a draft written for your attractions.

Step 2: Customise the wording

Add your own park rules, age limits and attractions. Edit the risk descriptions to match your courts.

Step 3: Add participant and parent fields

Add fields for the jumper's name and date of birth, the parent's details, emergency contact, health declaration and an optional photo consent checkbox.

Step 4: Share the link or QR code

Put the link in booking confirmations and party invitations, and display the QR code at the front desk.

Step 5: Review signed waivers

Each signed form appears in your Signatures list with the answers and the exact wording agreed to, and you can download it as a PDF.

Running an activity venue? See how activity businesses use AgreeDock to collect waivers before guests arrive.

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