Competitive rope skipping might have winners and losers, but according to a few members of the Calgary Skip Squad, there are rarely hard feelings at the end of it all.
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Calgary rope skipping athletes pushing for more recognition
By MARY GETANEH Star Metro Calgary Tues., August 7, 2018 CALGARY—Double-Dutchers are doubling down on their efforts to get their competitive sport more recognition with the hopes that they’ll one day see jump rope in the Olympics. It’s a hard sport, that’s what 13-year-old Halle Borden wants people to understand. “It does (frustrate me) because…
From the playground to the podium: Calgary jump ropers have Olympic dreams
CALGARY — Try doing a handstand. Now, try doing a handstand as double-Dutch ropes twirl around you. And try doing that without getting tangled. Competitive rope-skipping has been around in Canada for three decades, but it’s more often thought of as a children’s playground game than a bona fide sport. Members of a newly formed…
Come Try Skipping!
The Calgary Skip Squad was invited to the Copperfield & Mahogany Community Association annual Stampede Family Picnic in the Park on July 4, 2018. It was a beautiful afternoon for fun, treats, music, and skipping!
Lilac Festival Parade
What a perfect day for a parade! The Calgary Skip Squad performed in the 2018 Lilac Festival Parade on June 3. The Lilac Festival is host to over 500 vendors that vary from artisan crafts, to imported wares, to community organizations and more! Every year, an average of 100,000 Calgarians look forward to attending. These jumpers…
Safety & Wellness Family Fun Day
The Calgary Skip Squad was invited to the Auburn Bay Safety & Wellness Fun Day on May 26, 2018. This free family fun day was sponsored by local businesses and attracted hundreds of attendees throughout our community. This event featured many fun activities and demonstrations focusing on child, teen, family, and community safety. Our Club had a booth…
Jump Rope Demo
Our Club performed at the Cranston Community Association’s Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12, 2018. We had 7 jumpers all dressed in purple ready to entertain the crowd with a 15 minutes performance including double dutch, freestyle jump rope tricks, and partner routines. Our Club also had a table full of information, sample jump ropes,…
Jump Rope Can Help with Math & Spelling
Research suggests that a longer period of physical activity may cause changes in the brain, including the development of new cells and blood vessels, she said. This can affect brain cognitive performance.