FTA Fall Newsletter

Freestyle Trampoline Association
6 days ago
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A Look Back at an Incredible Summer & What’s Ahead for 2026

A Summer to Remember

The 2025 summer season was one for the record books! From global qualifiers to major collaborations and community meet-ups, the Freestyle Trampoline Association (FTA) continued its mission to bring the freestyle movement to every corner of the world.

This year, we hosted or supported over 50 events across 21 countries, uniting athletes, fans, and brands around the shared passion for flipping, creativity, and freedom of expression. Highlights included:

NL Contest (France): A spectacular return to Strasbourg, bringing freestyle trampoline front and center alongside skate, BMX, and parkour.
Mandurah Action Sports Games (Australia): A stunning coastal showcase that blended freestyle with surf culture.
Ekstremsportveko (Norway): One of the biggest action sports gatherings in Europe, with FTA athletes performing to massive crowds.
GTGamesEU (Austria) & GTGamesANZ (New Zealand): Athlete-led events that perfectly captured the spirit of the freestyle community.
X Games Salt Lake City (USA): Our debut presence with demos and athlete signings — a major milestone that opened new partnerships for 2026.
World Championships in Barcelona: Once again hosted with our partners at Extreme Barcelona and Urban World Series, the event drew a record number of 93 athletes from 21 countries, introduced new divisions, and crowned new World Champions in every category.

Night of the Jumps: Freestyle Goes Global

This summer also marked a major step forward in our partnership with the Night of the Jumps series in Germany — one of the world’s longest-running and most respected freestyle motocross events. FTA athletes were featured in a new halftime trampoline showcase, introducing thousands of FMX fans to the creativity and athleticism of freestyle trampoline.

With shows in major German arenas, this collaboration gave our athletes professional exposure, travel experience, and the opportunity to perform alongside some of the biggest names in action sports. The response was phenomenal — audiences loved it, and organizers have already confirmed plans to expand the FTA segment in 2026, creating an ongoing European tour that blends FMX, acrobatics, and entertainment under one roof.

Every event this season proved that the freestyle community is stronger and more united than ever. Together, we’re building a global movement.

FTA Advisory Committee: First Meeting Complete!

We’re excited to announce the formation of the new FTA Advisory Committee, which held its first official meeting yesterday.This 20-member committee includes athletes, brand representatives, parents, judges, park owners, and industry experts — all volunteering their time to help shape the future of freestyle trampoline.

The committee will work hand-in-hand with the FTA Board of Directors and our Development Team to ensure transparency, accountability, and community participation at every level. Expect monthly updates and community polls as we roll out new programs in 2026.

The Rise of FTA Esports

The world’s first Acrobatic Esports League is nearly here!Pro Flipper Inc., led by co-founder Greg Roe, is finalizing beta testing for three new games — including Roblox, Fortnite, and our own Flipping Freddy mobile game.The official FTA Esports World Series will launch December 2025, with the first full competition season beginning in early 2026.

Players will earn EXP points and Flipper Coin, our new gamified rewards system that connects digital performance with real-world prizes and recognition.

Flippin’ TV: Our Media Platform Expands

Under CEO Brian Mahony, Flippin’ TV has continued to grow as the storytelling arm of the FTA.This summer, Brian’s team captured exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from multiple FTA events, which will form part of an 8–10-episode World Series airing in 2026 across major OTT/FAST platforms (including Fubo, Samsung, and LG).

A new Content Creator Program has also launched, giving young athletes and filmmakers the chance to gain experience, earn EXP, and tell their own stories through FTA channels.

Looking Ahead to 2026

The 2026–2030 roadmap is officially underway, guided by the FTA Business Plan and our evolving GRT ecosystem.Key goals for next year include:

Launching the FTA Esports World Series and Flippin’ TV World Series.
Opening the first FTA Franchise Training Centers in North America and Europe.
Continuing talks with European Gymnastics as we work toward formal recognition by 2030.
Growing our sponsorship network with Paladin Brookes Global Sponsorship Agency, bringing in top-tier partners across all major industries.