Rope Skipping

ROPE SKIPPING

Teachers in charge

1. Mdm Siti Aisha (1^st IC)

2. Mrs Sharon Lam (2^nd IC)

3. Mrs Seetha Dhillon

4. Mdm Gao Xin

5. Mdm Suhaila

6. Mrs Brindha Menon

Coaches

1. Ms Edna Teo (coach)

2. Mr Don Lui (coach)

3. Mr Kevin Koh (coach)

CCA Schedule

Introduction

Rope skipping, also known as jump-roping, is a fun and classic activity that's great for kids and adults alike! It's an excellent way to get some exercise, improve coordination, and boost cardiovascular health.

There are many types of rope skipping events such as speed events and freestyle events. The events are often separated by gender and age.

 In speed events, a jumper alternates their feet with the rope going around the jumper every time one of their feet hit the ground for 30 seconds, one minute, or three minutes. The jumper is judged on the number of times the right foot touches the ground in those times.

In freestyle events, jumpers use a variety of basic and advanced techniques in a routine of one minute, which is judged by a head judge, content judges, and performance judges. Different techniques can be used when skipping and these can be used individually, or combined in a series, to create a routine.

Some benefits of rope skipping include: 
1. Improves cardiovascular fitness
2. Increases agility and coordination
3. Burns calories and aids in weight management
4. Strengthens legs and core muscles
5. Enhances bone density
6. Reduces stress and improves mood

Many professional trainers, fitness experts and MMA fighters greatly recommend skipping for burning fat over any other alternative exercises like running and jogging.

 Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skipping_rope

Objectives:

1. To stimulate interest and love for the sport among students.

2. To instil sportsmanship and fair play among students.

Achievements

NSG Senior Competition 2024

Senior Boys:
Individual Creative – 4^th  
Pair Creative – 3^rd  

 NSG Junior Competition 2024

Junior Boys:
Individual Speed – 1^st
Double Under – 1^st
Speed Relay – 3^rd
Individual Creative – 3^rd
Pair Creative – 4^th

Junior Girls:
Double Under - 1st

NSG Senior Competition 2023

Senior Boys:
Double Dutch – 3rd
Double Under – 4th

Senior Girls:
Pair Freestyle – 5th
Speed Relay – 6th

NSG Junior Competition 2023

Junior Boys:
Speed Relay – 1st
Double Under – 2nd
Pair Freestyle – 2nd
Double Under - 3rd
Individual Speed – 4th
Individual Freestyle - 4th

Junior Girls:
Double Under - 1st
Individual Freestyle - 4th
Team Freestyle – 4th
Double Dutch – 5th
Speed Relay - 7th

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