About rope skipping

Common Q's and A's about rope skipping

What is rope skipping?

What are the benefits of rope skipping?

How do you get fit by rope skipping?

What are the competition events in rope skipping?

What is rope skipping?

Rope skipping, also known as jump rope, is a game in which one or more people jump over a spinning rope that passes under their feet and over their heads. In single rope, this usually consists of one person twirling and jumping the rope. In double dutch, two twirl a pair of ropes while others jump.

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What are the benefits of rope skipping?

• Improved cardio vascular fitness
• Increased muscular strength
• Better endurance
• Excellent body conditioning
• Greater flexibility
• Improved coordination
• Stronger bones
• Better timing and rhythm
• Improved balance
• Increased agility
• Increase in social skills
• Opportunities to travel
• Increase in self esteem
• Fun and educational
• Opportunities to be creative

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How do you get fit by rope skipping?

Skipping is a great way to keep fit and there are thousands of website with limitless information on what, how, where and why to skip. Just a few sites (Note: these websites are not endorsed by ARSA but we simply offer as them to you as a guide to help you get fit)

Reebock's Skipping Workout

Weight Loss Resources

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What are the competition events in rope skipping?

Teams Rules

Team: Each team is a minimum of 4 and maximum of 5 skippers . 
Floor area: Freestyle 12m X 12m, Speed/Power: 5m x 5m
Events: – There are 8 events, 4 speed/power, based on number of steps in a certain time, and freestyle judged on Difficulty, Creativity and Mistakes. 
1. Single Rope Speed Relay (SRS4):This is a two-minute speed relay for 4 each skipping 30 sec  using an alternating/jogging step.
2. Single Rope Double Under Relay (SRD4):This is a two-minute speed relay for 4 each skipping 30 sec using a Double Under jump.
3. Double Dutch Pairs Speed (DDS4):This is a two minute speed relay with 2 turners and 2 jumpers where the 2 jumpers each skip for one min. 
4. Double Dutch Speed Relay (DDS3):This is a two minute speed relay for a 3 person team in which all three members will skip for 40 seconds. 
5. Single Rope Pairs Freestyle (SRF2):This is a single rope freestyle event in which 2 skippers complete a synchronized routine up to 75 seconds.
6. Single Rope Fours Freestyle (SRF4):This is a single rope freestyle event in which 4 skippers complete a synchronized routine up to 75 seconds.
7. Double Dutch Singles Freestyle (DDF3): This is a double dutch freestyle event for a 3 member team where all skip for up to 75 seconds.
8. Double Dutch Pairs Freestyle (DDF4): This is a double dutch freestyle event for a 4 member team skipping for up to 75 seconds..

Grand Masters Rules

Team Members: Each team is a minimum of 4 and maximum of 5 skippers .
Floor area: Freestyle: 9m x 9m, Speed/Power: 4m x 4m
Events: – There are 4 events, 3 speed/power based on number of steps in a certain time, and 1 freestyle judged on Difficulty, Creativity and Mistakes. 
1. Single Rope Singles Freestyle: This is a single ropefreestyle event for one skipper.  It is judged on the Difficulty, Creativity, and Mistakes. 
2. Single Rope 30 sec Speed: The skipper completes a 30-second speed event using an alternating step.   Only the right foot is counted.
3. Single Rope 3 min Endurance: The skipper completes a 3-minute speed event using an alternating step. Only the right foot is counted
4. Single Rope Consecutive Triple Unders: The skipper is to complete as many triples/ doubles in a row without missing with no time limit. 

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