How to enjoy a safe bouncy castle party

Bouncy castle parties are a great way to enjoy an occasion for all the family. Many bouncy castle hire companies offer children's castles and adult castles. The main difference is the depth of the bouncy castle bed.

The bouncy castle bed depth required for an adult is considerably deeper than the one required for children.

If adults are to use a bouncy castle, the hirer must hire an appropriate castle suitable for the required ages.

Most bouncy castle companies will offer free help and advice when booking.

It is important to say which age range the castle will be for. This is because for insurance reasons.

When the inflatable has arrived, the castle will be erected on either a grass surface or indoor surface. Flagged or block paved surfaces are not usually adequate for placing an inflatable.

The hiring company will issue a set of guidelines for the safety aspect of running your event.

These guidelines will usually list the important points for individuals bouncing on the castle, and what to do in case if failure of the equipment.

It is the responsibility of the person signing for the castle, to ensure all guidelines are adhered to, as it is the person signing for the castle who will be responsible for all the people using the castle. If an accident was to occur, a claim cannot be pursued upon the bouncy castle company, because the hirer will have signed document stating the equipment is safe and erected correctly.

Whilst a bouncy castle party is a great way of enjoying an occasion, it is a must that the safety guidelines are read and adhered to.

There are many different sizes and designs for bouncy inflatables, ranging from around 10foot * 10 foot, to 20foot plus. The average castle is around 12foot * 15 foot. This is the castle size itself, which includes the inflated entrance step.

A usual hire is for around 4 hours, and the hiring company will differ with these times. If you require the castle for a longer period of time, ask for a longer hire period when booking. The hirer may not charge any extra for a longer period of hire, however, this would be at the discretion of the hirer.

A typical bouncy castle size will cater for around seven or eight children at any one time.  Try to restrict children to the same height at all times.

A castle of this size will easily cater for around twenty kids, using the "˜one on one off' method. Kids will usually tire in around five minutes and require refreshments. So supplying plenty of water or juice would be a good idea. Try to avoid summersaults and "˜rocking' the castle for safety reasons.

Safety mats, a blower and a rain cover should be supplied at no extra cost along with an electrical extension lead with a suitable RCD plug device.

When the occasion has finished, the hiring company will deflate the castle and take it away free of charge. The persons hiring the inflatable should not attempt to deflate or pack away the castle at all.

A bouncy castle party should be a great experience for one and all