Come and join Hamilton's Competitive Jump Rope Team!
Skipping season begins in September. The team practices twice a week on Monday's and Thursday's from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at:
Templemead (East Mountain)
62 Templemead Drive
The coaches are responsible for teaching skills and planning for workshops and demonstrations.
Children compete at Regional, Provincial, National and International levels. They participate in demonstrations, workshops and camps. There are opportunities to travel and make friends from all over the world!
There is a yearly membership fee and a cost to purchase a team uniform. The uniform consists of a warm-up suit and two uniforms (shorts and shirts) which are mandatory. There are additional costs for trips and camps. A team bag and single rope are provided to new members free of charge. A monthly BINGO is operated to cover a lot of the team expenses. Parents support is also very important (eg. transportation, supervision on some trips/camps and for many other things).
If you are interested in joining the team or having the team conduct a workshop or demonstration, please contact our Team Manager:
Craig Crawford  craigsc@cogeco.ca
If competition isn't what you're after, and you just want to come out, get fit and have fun...
Join Our Recreational Skipping Program
We are currently offering a 10 week recreational, non-competitive skipping program where children and adults can participate in a physical activity that is great fun! All ages welcome!
NEW FALL program will run every Wednesday night beginning September/October, 2011 at Templemead School. Check back in Mid September for details.
Session 1: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Session 2: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (only if there is enough interest)
PRE-REGISTRATION: January 10, 13 and 19 - between 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $80 per 10 week session - includes T-shirt & rope
Adults and children should wear t-shirt, shorts and cross trainers or aerobic shoes as they provide stability and cushioning under the forefoot.
There are a number of health benefits associated with skipping:
- improved cardio-vascular strength
- increased muscular strength
- better endurance
- improved body conditioning
- greater flexibility
- improved co-ordination
- stronger bones
Additional benefits including:
- increase in social skills through meeting others
- team building and cooperation
- increase in self esteem through easy to learn skills
- fun and educational
- opportunities to be creative
Improves skills such as:
- better timing and rhythm
- improved balance
- improved agility
For more information about the recreational program, contact:
Anita Cassella or jumpsations@hotmail.com
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