Mr. Jim Porter of HEALTHSOUTH, who has a Masters of Arts in Sports Medicine and has studies and monitored both the SkyZone athletes, playing field and game writes:

SkyZone - The Universal Physical "Play" Experience of the 21st Century

"SkyZone introduces a totally new environment. SkyZone, a sport where every physically active individual can enjoy the beauty of movement and can enjoy successfully and safely participate in regardless of size, strength or physical abilities. SkyZone is the first three dimensional activity that does not require belts, ropes or safety equipment. The playing surface is comprised of a series of trampolines that are connected together with side walls that insure no one leaves the playing field. The most dynamic but safe activity anyone could ask for."

"The perfect activity for the physically active individual involved within intramural activity from the interscholastic varsity star athlete to the high school couch potato or computer gamer. Everyone can enjoy the activity and successfully participate in a team activity or group "rouncing" fitness class. A truly "level" playing field for both male and female and the first team game in which "coed" teams are truly competitive. Size and strength has no bearing on success."

"SKYMANIA: A physically demanding cardiovascular activity that is fun and exciting and everyone can participate. It combines aerobics, gymnastics, sport and dance but is easy on the knees, ankles and back. It stresses trunk stability and lower body dynamic movement and upper body control. It is simply play that is tolerated well by all participants."

"The SkyZone court is low maintenance, and cost effective to purchase but allows maximum usage within the intramural environment. The court requires no environmental restrictions and can easily be placed in a building shell. It offers multiple levels of competition that will challenge every physically active individual that steps on to the court. It is plain "fun" physical activity for all ages and physical abilities and truly an intramural sport."

Jim Porter, ATC, MA
HealthSouth