More Jump, Less Jiggle Elite Event @ Sky Zone

A week later (and a week LATE), and still sore. As Wayne and Garth would say, EXCELLENT!
I didn’t really know what I was getting in to when I came to this event, but I had some vague notion of bouncing on trampolines and probably getting smacked in the head a few times with foam balls. Par for the course, right?
Well, all that, AND MORE, made this my favorite Elite Event yet. Wait, doesn’t that happen every Elite Event? Blerg. BUT, at any rate, there was bouncing. There was balls. But so much more, yes– fresh smoothies, healthy food, and of COURSE the best companions in the city, the Columbus Unilocal Elites…
The main goal of this event, as far as I can tell, was accomplished, and that was: to prove I am dreadfully out of shape. I had to retreat, wheezing and goggle-​eyed, from the trampolines every ten minutes. But those ten minutes between asthma attacks– it was like flying! Well, no, it was more like clumsily bouncing and often barking my shins and elbows as I flailed to the ground yet again. BUT! It was fun. It beat the hell out of the trampolines of my youth, which were never assembled end-​to-​end for yards at a clip (or surrounded by angled trampoline walls off of which to bounce).
When it came time for dodgeball I was out like a light. I have no skills. I admit it.
My only real complaint is that this was over so fast! I couldn’t believe my ears when we were told our time was up and the good trampoline folks had to bid us a fond adieu. My lungs were thankful, but I wasn’t– I wanted to be locked in over night. I bet by morning I’d have had calves the size of Wichita!

This was a totally awesome event! I was like a kid in a candy store. I had a blast and got a workout in too! Whoever came up with this place is a genuis! I think they definitely need a dodgeball league, and if possible expand it’s size in the future.
The food was very delicious as well. I was sooo shocked that the brownies were made with black beans! Could have fooled me! I vote for an elite event here every month! I am not gonna lie, I think I am gonna have my birthday party here :)

This event was so awesome, and 2 days later, I’m still feeling the awesomeness in my legs, arms, and neck! Although I would say I have been to plenty enjoyable elite events, this was by far the most fun. We are so lucky to have someone as awesome as Christina to set this stuff up for us!

Sore, bruised, and utterly satisfied. Those are 3 words (4) that I would use to describe this Elite Event. Nothing to tell you that you’re out of shape like bouncing around on a trampoline for 30 minutes!
This event was totally carefree and tons of fun. I actually enjoyed the lack of alcohol. Why get bent out of shape about meeting new people when you can just hurdle balls at one another?
And the food? Delicious and nutritious! I could have walked off with a whole tray of those peanut wrap endives and munched my way to a healthier life. The smoothies were perfect for after tourney hydration.
I could see having a super athletic and booze-​free Elite Event at least once a quarter! Ice skating, swimming, rollerskating! What a great way to socialize with Unilocalers.

This was BY FAR the most fun I’ve ever had a Unilocal Elite Event. Uh. Mazing. I had so much fun! It was so great to see everyone, meet new people, then bash their face in with a dodgeball! But seriously. Lots of fun.
I truly enjoyed Smoothie King’s delicious and healthy smoothies! They were refreshing and exactly what I needed after an awesome dodgeball match.
Sky Zone knows where it’s at! I’m so coming back to this place when I find the time (ugh). It was a blast to just jump around, run on the walls, do awesome trampoline tricks and just laugh with your pals! Being sore the day after was truly worth it. And it was a good sore. I knew my body got a wonderful all around workout!
Thanks again for such an amazing event! I only wish I could give it 5 GOLD stars instead of red stars! :D

Dudes, I gotta tell you, I was scared out of my pants about this event when I showed up. I think the size of the place shocked me, for one. I had no idea what I was in for. I think I also maybe didn’t fully understand that we would be playing dodgeball while ON trampolines, not playing dodgeball, then playing on trampolines. I mean, I guess I knew, but I still wasn’t prepared.
Plus, you know, after a week of practically (okay, not practically, literally binge drinking) due to Unilocal Drinks week (I went to 5 or 6 of 8 events), I was kind of afraid I might leave a little memento up there what with all the jumping around. Hahaha. Anyway, once I saw who my teammates (chosen randomly) were, I was a bit more confident.
We seemed to play as a pretty well organized unit as we smashed through our opponents. In our first match, we barely lost any players. We went 4 – 0 all said and done, but the matchup with Team 2 was a bit more tight. They had us down to 2 or 3 players at one point before a sweet play by Matt R brought me back in. He was probably the MVP of our team for making what I feel was the play of the game, threw someone out and then caught the ball that had been thrown at him at the same time.
The food was incredible, from Wellness Forum Foods’ Chef Del. He was on site, and although we spoke briefly, I didn’t get a proper introduction. I wish I had, because those tofu wraps rocked my world. And the black bean brownies, I never would’ve imagined… Smoothie King brought some amazing smoothies, and I enjoyed two of those suckers. I also enjoyed tons of water, haha. Desperately. Desperately enjoyed that water.
As for the venue, Sky Zone, I only wish it weren’t so far away! I asked about leagues, cuz I had so much fun, I’d do that shit again. I know Christina was a bit worried about turnout cuz there weren’t a ton of RSVPs, and I guess the turnout was a bit iffy (probably 40 – 45 of us?), but man, we had more fun than at any other event, so y’all suckas missed OUT!!! Not only that, but there was enough food for most of us to take a plate home. NOWWUT?
Shout outs to Christina’s boss for flying in for the event, and to new Cbusr Brian and his awesome girl, Dainy. Anyway, he took a job out here and she flew in to spend some time in the city to see if she likes it enough to move herself. Let’s hope she does! Unfortunately, they got lost on the way to the event, which was a bit out there, and didn’t get there til the very end. Sorry, guys. =(
Awesome job, Christina! I’m totally down for more events like this, and a Unilocal dodgeball team when they start doing league play! Got my damn trophy up in my cubicle at work, represent.

BALLS to the FACE!
Driving to SkyZone, this line popped into my head, and I planned to start my review of the Elite event with the phrase. Then I hit Lisa S in the noggin with a ball dodged by someone else, and suddenly the line was a little less amusing.
Dodgeball is fun. Dodgeball on trampolines is very fun. Unilocalers were beaned, trophies were awarded, and my team ended up with a second prize ribbon. Which almost nobody on my team picked up, presumably out of shame. As Kristen R stated at the time, «Second place is the first loser.»
SkyZone was miles better organized for us than they were on my previous visit to the venue. Granted, they were handling less than half the number of bouncers this time around and there were no children among the invitees (instead of 75% or more last time). The dodgeball games were well managed but occasionally became chaotic enough that rules and scoring went out the window.
Wellness Forum was a first for me and featured a number of tasty treats. Their noodle boats (no recollection what they were actually called) were particularly interesting for the bitter zing of the endive leaf that cradled the soft, flavorful peanut noodles. The wraps were somewhat hit and miss but all registered as miles healthier than anything I’d eaten during Unilocal Drinks week. As a former vegan, I was definitely having flashbacks to my youth (for better or worse). Unfortunately our group went through less of the food than might have been expected, as flushed as we were from the manic activity of the dodgeball and trampo-​robics.
My Honda pluses were happily drained from the activities and all had a good time. Cheers to a great idea and a fun event! And always remember, «If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.» Words to live by.

This was, so far, my favorite Elite event! I think I say that about every Elite event. They just keep getting better and better.
I was nervous about trampolining, but it was AWESOME! I was amongst the clumsy uncoordinated jumpers, but the staff guy was really encouraging while unabashedly laughing at me during the aerobics class. Everyone was non judgmental. I loved that! I would absolutely attend one of the aerobics classes again. What a workout!
The dodge ball was fun, but I stunk at it. Too bad we didn’t have Matt on our team. But, all of the sporty, goofy fun with all the Unilocalers was a real WIN!
The food was delicious. I refer people to the Wellness Forum a lot at work, but had never actually tried it until yesterday. Now, I want some for myself. The staff representing the Forum were really great as was the Smoothie King guy who was really generous and the smoothie was delish! I already had love for Smoothie King so, it was a real treat for me!
I can’t wait for my next trip to Sky Zone and the next Elite Event. I have a feeling I may say «this was, so far, my favorite Elite event!»
Thanks Christina and everybody who made it happen, for a super fun Monday night!

We definitely got our jump on!
I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but this was one of my favorite Elite events yet. Now that you’ve picked yourself up off the floor, let me explain…
I’m not athletic. I’m not even remotely sporty. I’m the most uncoordinated hot mess you’ve ever met. And Christina C expected me to play dodgeball? On a trampoline? In Lewis Center? What was she thinking?!
Well, at the urging of Liz M and because of my love for Christina C, I decided to brave this so-​not-​Bryant event. And boy am I glad I did. I had so many reservations about this event because all I could think about were my terrifying attempts at sports as a kid. But I should have known that trampoline dodgeball with Unilocalers would be different. We all just had a blast, and nobody got upset at how terrible I was! Cbus Unilocalers FTW!
As for the vendors, they were all lovely! Sky Zone was such a great venue — even if I jokingly thought I had driven to Bucyrus to get there. And the snacks from the Wellness Forum and Smoothie King were off the hook.
Now that I’ve played «sports» with the Unilocal crowd, I would totally welcome more events like this! It’s so much fun to be able to just get out there and have a good time — and not worry about how much I suck!