Latest news with #bouncehouse
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big Bounce Canada Tour bounds back to Edmonton
Edmontonians will jump up, jump up, and get down later this summer when the world's largest bouncey castle bounds its way back to town. The Big Bounce Canada tour returns to Edmonton on the weekends of July 26-27 and Aug. 2-3 at the RAD Torque Raceway near Range Road 253 and Township Road 544, the tour announced in a news release. The tour's 24,000-square-foot bounce house is the largest in the world, standing 32 feet tall at its tallest point. There are even self-contained attractions inside the bounce house, such as giant slides, ball pits, climbing towers, basketball hoops, mascots, and a resident DJ spinning music from a custom-built centre stage. Apart from the bounce house, there are seven other attractions, including the OctoBlast area, a deep-sea-themed bounce space filled with ocean creatures, foam cannons, and a DJ spinning from a pufferfish stage. Attendees will also get a chance to complete a 900 foot obstacle course, The Giant, which contains 50 different obstacles ending with a monster-sized slide. Produced by XL Event Lab, The Big Bounce Canada is the biggest touring inflatable event in the world and features seven massive inflatable attractions. Tickets for the event start at $22 and can be purchased online at Organizers expect the event to sell out and are encouraging people to buy tickets in advance. Things to do in Edmonton this weekend: GospelFest, Sungazer, Audrey's 50th and more Kenny vs. Spenny ride the mayhem of Grindstone Comedy Fest July 2-6
Forbes
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Forbes
Flying Bounce Houses - A Potentially Deadly Hazard For Kids
In this June 4, 2011, photo, participants in an Oceanside, N.Y., soccer tournament run from an ... More airborne inflatable "bounce house" after high winds sent it flying, scattering spectators and injuring 13 people, one critically. Saturday's inflatable mishap is the latest in a growing series of similar accidents, experts say. (AP Photo/Kim LoPiccolo) This week large inflatables were blown onto one of Atlanta's busiest roadways. I drive in that busy corridor frequently, and it is stunning that the city was spared a major incident. According to media reports, owners blamed the early installation phase for the lack of anchoring. This latest episode of 'flying inflatables' was relatively harmless, but other incidents have led to injuries or fatalities. Is it time to ban inflatable bounce houses? A boy plays in the bounce house at a pumpkin patch Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in Seal Beach, Calif. (AP ... More Photo/Jae C. Hong) The answer to that question is probably 'no,' but experts are calling for changes. My colleague Dr. John Knox is a meteorology professor at the University of Georgia. He is one of the world's foremost experts on atmospheric sciences, including aviation meteorology. I suspect he did not have 'flying bounce houses' on his scholarly bingo card alongside his work on clear-air turbulence. However, Knox and his collaborators have become the foremost research group in the world documenting windy conditions and large inflatable structures. According to a UGA website, 'Over a decade ago, Dr. John Knox saw a joke on Facebook comparing the phenomenon of runaway bounce houses to the scientific study of dust particles in the atmosphere. Several years and hundreds of hours of intensive, intricate research later, Dr. Knox now admits that bounce houses are no joke.' In 2022, he and colleagues published a study in The Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society entitled, "Wind-Related Bounce House Incidents in Meteorological, Regulatory, and Outreach Contexts." At the time of publication, their analysis revealed 479 weather-related bounce house injuries and 28 deaths. The study also found that bounce houses are especially dangerous for children because they are often improperly anchored or parents are inattentive during play. Using data mining techniques and cartography, the team identified meteorological causes and connected them to incidents using geographical and social science methods. I asked Knox what needs to be done short of banning inflatables. He told me, 'What should happen? Federal regulations on their use in windy weather (or in all weather) would be a good start.' He pointed out, however, that their 2022 study found that many incidents occur where the nearest weather observations show winds under typical thresholds used in the states that do have regulations. During the warm season when bounce houses are popular, thunderstorms or windy conditions can happen suddenly. Knox went on to say, 'So even national regulations wouldn't be perfect. But the process of implementing federal regulations would raise public awareness of the dangers.' The rings represent outflow boundaries moving away from thunderstors. They can cause gusty ... More conditions suddenly that pose hazards for improperly secured bounce houses and inflatables. Knox continues to maintain what is likely the most robust database of bounce house incidents in the world. The website also includes safety recommendations and information about how different states regulate bounce house activity. Some interesting facts found on the website as of May 31st, 2025 include: The website also has accessible information on all known events spanning 2000 to 2025 and the associated weather types. What are some of the typical weather types connected to the events? They include cold fronts, dust devils, outflow boundaries, thunderstorms, Santa Ana winds, and sea breezes. Researchers are increasingly questioned about the value of scientific research. Knox and his team's work is an exemplar of how multidisciplinary research spanning meteorology, cartography, geography, and other social sciences disciplines can inform decisionmakers and save lives. Knox said, 'This research is a prototype for the kind of work geographers can do…. And then the website development exhibits the community outreach angle that is classic geography. So, this is what geography looks like--no siloes, everything together.' PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 30: A dust devil blows amongst the fans during the final round of the Ford ... More Championship presented by Wild Horse Pass 2025 at Whirlwind Golf Club in Wild Horse Pass on March 30, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by)
CBS News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Big Bounce America returning to Metro Detroit this weekend
The world's largest bounce house is returning to Metro Detroit for another weekend. Big Bounce America will open at Steffens Park in Fraser through May 25. The over 24,000-square-foot inflatable includes giant slides, ball pits, climbing towers, and basketball hoops. Families can register for four different sessions: toddler (3 years and younger), junior (7 years and younger), bigger kids (15 years and younger) and adult (16 years and older). "We need more fun in the world, and what better way to bring that into 2025 than with a 24,000 sq. ft. bounce house," said Noa Visnich, manager of The Big Bounce America. "The Big Bounce America is the perfect event for kids and adults alike to get out of the house and enjoy an outdoor event like they've never experienced. Complementing the biggest bounce house in the world, OctoBlast, Sport Slam, The Giant, and airSPACE make this a not to miss experience. So, we invite all kids, and kids at heart, to kick those sneakers off and PARTY ON." For more information on Big Bounce America in Michigan, visit the company's website.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Wind gust lifts bounce house at Mesquite elementary school, injuring students
A group of students at a Mesquite elementary school sustained injuries Friday after a sudden gust of wind hoisted a bounce house during a school play day event. School officials reported that the injured students from Lawrence Elementary School were transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. None of those students sustained life-threatening injuries, according to Mesquite ISD. The district contacted the affected families. "All other students are safe and continuing the school day indoors," said Sabreana Smith, a spokesperson for Mesquite ISD. "Out of care and caution, the remainder of today's outdoor Play Day activities have been canceled." Counselors were called to campus and made available for students or staff in need of support following the incident, Smith said. An investigation is underway, the district said. "We are committed to reviewing every aspect of the event to ensure it never happens again," Smith said. "Nothing matters more than protecting the children entrusted to our care." CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.
