Ontario Rope Skipping Organization

The Becky L'Homme Memorial Award is awarded each year at the provincial championships. It is presented to a coach who exemplifies the leadership and dedication to the sport and their community. The award is named after the late Becky L'Homme former athlete, and more recently dedicated coach. Becky was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at one month old (as her older sister had already been diagnosed), and fought the disease for 25 years. Although she was battling CF Becky was dedicated to the sport of skipping. She attended practices and always pushed the skippers to their best potential. Becky's heart made her the coach she was, it was most important to her that the kids enjoy & have fun first & foremost, even at competition.

Past Becky L'Homme Memorial Award Recepients

The Kelly Davidson Memorial Award

The Kelly Davidson award is awarded each year at the provincial championships. It is presented to an athlete who exemplifies the sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to the sport and their community. The award is named after the late Kelly Davidson. Kelly was an energetic, creative and motivated athlete, who loved our sport. She had strong leadership skills and never failed to achieve personal goals. From the moment she entered the gym till the moment she left the gym, Kelly was always trying her hardest and helping other jumpers out. Kelly was a very good student who was also very involved both within her school and community.

Kelly Davidson left her mark in the Jump Rope World. She was an eager participant and was filled with Jump Rope Spirit. I was very fortunate to have coached Kelly. Although she seemed quiet and calm, she had a certain drive to try her hardest and do her best as an individual and as a teammate. When she was out on the gym floor, her motivation and hard work was an example for everyone to follow, she amazed me.

Past Kelly Davidson Memorial Award Recepients

The Bonnie Popov Spirit Award

The Bonnie Popov Spirit award is awarded each year at the provincial championships. It is presented to an individual who exemplifies the “Spirit of Jump Rope”. The award is named after Bonnie Popov, a past president of ORSO, for her great dedication an enthusiasm for Jump Rope. The winner must show enthusiasm for the sport through coaching, judging, or other activities. This award is limited to non-competitive athletes, coaches, parents, managers, etc…

Past Bonnie Popov Spirit Award Recepients

ORSO Scholarship Application

The Ontario Rope Skipping Organization is proud to sponsor up to three scholarships of $250.00 each for athletes graduating from secondary school who continue their education at either a college or university. Successful applicants must show proof of registration/acceptance at a university or college prior to receiving the scholarship money. The deadline to submit an application for the 2008 scholarship is March 1st, 2008

Applicants must write a 500 word composition on either of the following two topics and submit it with their application:

1. What benefits has jump rope afforded you? How can you bestow these benefits onto others?

2. Share with us your most rewarding skipping experience.

The application must also include the following:

a) a transcript of the applicant’s secondary school marks

b) a letter of reference

Past ORSO Scholarship Recepients