STUDENTS who are feeling those back to school blues are being given a chance to bounce the blues away.

Flip Out in Festival Place is giving away 10,000 free children’s jump passes, with each school or college in the area able to claim 100 free tickets.

The passes can be used for a one-hour session at any time Monday to Friday during term time, until the end of November.

The initiative from Flip Out underlines Festival Place’s offer as a family shopping and leisure destination.

Paul Murphy, marketing director at Flip Out Basingstoke, said: “We know it’s a bit of a struggle to get the kids enthusiastic about going back to school and also getting them to take part in regular exercise.

“So here at Flip Out we would like to make it a bit more fun and, in the process, give something back to the local school community.”

One pass is permitted per user, who must be aged 18 or under and attending school or college.

Neil Churchill, centre director at Festival Place, said: “We pride ourselves on offering fun for families and young people and are delighted to support Flip Out as it donates these free passes.

“We hope schools and families will make the most of this offer and stay to enjoy the fantastic range of big brand stores, eateries and leisure facilities that Festival Place has to offer this autumn.”

Flip Out Basingstoke opened its doors in January this year and features 60 trampolines of different tensions, so that users can get different levels of bounce from their trip.

To take part in a session, a waiver must be completed and Flip Out socks must be purchased and used at £2 a pair. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

To claim the free passes and for full terms and conditions, schools can call Flip Out on 01256 830803.