What a horrible experience…
What a horrible experience we had today from the minute we arrived. There were 4 adults and 3 children in the entire place for our two hour session from 12-2. We were delighted when we arrived and there was only one other car in the car park.
We had checked in and done our risk assessment before we had arrived but we still had to do it again on arrival. The staff didn’t know how to scan the QR code that we were given online when we checked in so that was a waste of time.
We were then made to sit and watch a 4 minute safety video in an open space with 2 toddlers that had just turned 2 about stunts and tricks - needless to say they weren’t interested and we spent the 4 minutes running around after them. We were then asked to wear a paper adhesive wrist band and the point was really pushed to wear this piece of paper, I explained my son has an allergy to the adhesive used so they said I had to wear both. I would understand if it was busy but there were literally 4 adults and 3 children in the entire place so it’s not like they couldn’t keep track of guests. I found the young girl quite pushy and confrontational. (Had to have to last word)
After that we were allowed in to the play zone but we were followed everywhere we went making us feel uncomfortable. We were then told that the socks we were wearing (Rebound Trampoline socks) were not allowed and we had to purchase their own brand of Boost socks which was quite frankly ridiculous on comparison the rubber on the bottom of the socks was exactly the same(!!) - I expressed my frustration so they gave us the socks FOC. The young guys excuse was “we don’t know how their made, so…..” seriously!?
After that, I was holding my Son and lightly jumping (my feet didn’t even leave the trampoline) so of course, that wasn’t allowed either (this wasn’t covered in the safely video).
Later on my friend and I were sat on the edge of a large trampoline whilst our little boys were playing together (not bouncing) and “one adult per trampoline” was shouted.
My friend and I were fed up at this point. There was confrontation and we expressed that they have made us feel very uncomfortable and completely taken the fun out of our experience. We went over everything I’ve mentioned above, explained that we were just trying to have fun and spend quality time with our toddlers. I said that this experience was truly s@*t and at that point the young guy was rude towards us - I called him on it so he got defensive and said I was being abusive towards him. I told him that I was referring to the experience and it wasn’t abuse toward him but he didn’t really know how to deal with the complaint so it turned into a childish argument at which point I walked away because it was upsetting my Son. My Son then Son then said “Mummy, I want to go”.
It was so unnecessarily strict! Especially as the place was empty! Come on guys!!
Also, not sure why it was so cold. My Son was shivering most the time we were there and Shia feet were ice cold from the mats.
In short:
Too strict (you need to make adjustments for toddlers)
Not suitable for Toddlers (we booked the toddler session by the way)
Overpriced
Really cold
Staff training needed (on technology and attitudes)
I take my Son to Rebound Revolution every Monday (I just wanted to take him somewhere different this week) and never once have we had a negative experience. Everything is done when you book Rebound online beforehand and you watch the safety video at home then when you arrive for the session you wave at the reception camera to confirm you have watched and understood the video. It’s a much better system. You’re not followed around, the staff observe from the corners, nothing mentioned above is a “rule” AND it’s only £5 for a toddler and 2 adults less than a 3rd of the price of Boost!
I can honestly say, I will not be back to Boost.
I really hope that this feedback is reviewed by management and taken on board.
10 de enero de 2022
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