Jammin' Jumpers Jump Rope Team Opportunities

Download the 2017-2018 Jammin' Jumpers informational pamphlet here.

2017 - 2018 competition & performance TEAM A, B, C+, and C Evaluations!   

Jump Rope evaluations are used to place the jumpers at the appropriate team level based on skill and interest.  The season starts in November 2017.  Open Jump sessions will be held in October 2017.  Spring evaluations took place in May.  Fall Tryouts will take place October 23 at Wadsworth Middle School and October 24 & 25 at Norton Middle School from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.  An informational parent meeting will be on October 23 at 7:00 PM in the cafetorium at Wadsworth Middle School.   Click on the REGISTRATION button above to sign up.

Team Evaluations consist of three areas: 

1.  Speed Testing - The jumpers will be timed in speed step for 30 seconds and 1 minute.  

2.  Team Routines -  The jumpers will demonstrate their level routine and  be evaluated on presentations and individual skills.  Team Routine will be released in September.

3.  Double Dutch Skills - The jumper will be evaluated on entering, jumping, and exiting double dutch ropes.

Team Opportunities

Jumpers can get involved in two ways.  

1.  Enrichment Sessions

               * Youth Jump Rope

               * Workshops or private lessons

2.  Competition/Performance Team

                * Team A, B, C+, or C

                * Leadership Team

 Youth jump rope        

Registration Fee:  $40 per session

Youth Jump Rope sessions are open to all jumpers 6+ years old.  A session is comprised of five classes.  Jumpers will learn single, pairs, and double dutch skills at the basic - intermediate levels. Fun interactive jump rope games are used to increase coordination, balance, hand eye coordination, and team building skills.    2017 - 2018 Youth Jump Rope sessions will be posted in September.  Click on the REGISTRATION button to sign up for a session.

Workshops or Private lessons

Registration Fee:  $20 - $100

Jumpers can attend local workshops or private lessons to build on their skill level and increase their ability to advance in the sport.   Workshops vary based on location and dates.  Private lessons are available upon request.  View the team calendar for information.

Competition & Performance Team

*Team C

Registration Fee:  $200
Season:  November through February

Team C is a local jump rope team that builds on beginner jump rope skills and learns combinations that are built  into team routines.  Jumpers are encouraged to attend local team workshops and mini jump rope challenges.   Jumpers have the option to participate in Jump Gymnastics that incorporates floor gymnastics skills in combination with jump rope skills.  

Mondays 5:30 - 7:30 PM at WMS  or

Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 PM at NMS

*Team C+

Registration Fee:  $400
Season:  November through May

Team C+ is a local and regional [jump rope team that builds on beginner jump rope skills and learns combinations that are built  into team routines.  Jumpers will begin to learn leadership skills through team mentoring opportunities.   Jumpers are encouraged to attend local team workshops and mini jump rope challenges.   Jumpers will participate in Jump Gymnastics that incorporates floor gymnastics skills in combination with jump rope skills. 

Mondays 5:30 - 7:30 PM at WMS  or

Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 PM at NMS

*TEAM B

Registration Fee: $600 + travel expenses Season:  November through May

Travel Team B is a local and regional level within our program.  Jumpers learn intermediate to advanced jump rope skills while building competition routines.  Practices take place at least three times a week.  Jumpers participate in team activities that develop community service, leadership, and character building.  Jumpers are given opportunities to be staff in training through team practices and team workshops. Jumpers participate in Jump Gymnastics throughout most of the season to increase strength and control.  Optional travel opportunities are given as jumpers reach leadership and team expectations.    

Mondays 5:30 - 7:30 PM at WMS

Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 PM at NMS

Thursdays 5:00 - 7:30 PM at NMS

*Team A

Registration Fee:  $800 + National & Travel Expenses
Season:  November through August

Travel Team A is a local, regional, and national level within our program.  Jumpers learn intermediate to masters jump rope skills while building competitive and challenging routines.  Practices take place three to five times a week.  Jumpers lead team activities that foster community service, leadership, and character building.  Jumpers are given staff opportunities within and outside of the team.  Jumpers at this level may attend optional travel opportunities with a coach's recommendation.  Jumpers lead Jump Gymnastics to increase their teaching ability while challenging their strength and control of intermediate to master skills.  

Mondays 5:30 - 7:30 PM at WMS  

Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 PM at NMS

Thursdays 5:00 - 7:30 PM at NMS

Wednesdays or Fridays TBA

leadership team

Jumpers, alumni, parents, and volunteers help to advance the sport of jump rope through team activities.   See Coach Gabel for information.