Competitive jump rope is an exhilarating sport that offers numerous life-changing benefits. Here’s why joining a competitive jump rope team can be a transformative experience: Physical Fitness and Health Competitive jump rope is a high-intensity sport that provides a full-body workout. It improves cardiovascular health, builds muscle strength, and enhances coordination and flexibility. Athletes who…
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Join Our Jump Rope Team for 2 Weeks - Absolutely FREE!
Join Our Jump Rope Team for 2 Weeks – Absolutely FREE! Yes, jump rope is a sport! Not sure if you or your child wants to commit to a full year? Come see what competitive jump rope is all about for FREE! Are you ready to leap into an amazing world of fitness, fun, and…
What is Recreational Jump Rope?
Rope skipping is an activity fun for kids and adults, athletes, and non-athletes alike. Not only is skipping fun, it’s also an excellent calorie burner, increases bone density, builds agility, and improves your brain function! Jump rope can help children develop a foundation for all physical fitness activities by improving such things as balance, co-ordination,…
Rope skipping offers physical, emotional and social benefits to Calgary team
CALGARY – 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. “It is competitive — but it’s not like other sports, where it’s competitive but you don’t want to talk to other people [after…
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! Our jump rope team hosted a “Come Try Skipping” event during the picnic. We had kids galore learning some skipping skills and…
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…
Benefits of Jump Rope
Jump rope is great for all fitness and ability levels. It fits in with all training goals – whether it be fat loss, endurance, strength, or performance. Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the jump rope benefits: Skipping gives a full-body workout. It is especially great for toning and developing the thighs, shins, and…