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FAQs

What is jump rope?

Jump rope is a sport with many different disciplines and styles, including single rope, double dutch, wheel, long rope, team show, and more!

Competitive jump rope has two categories: speed and freestyle. Each category has many events within it. Speed events are competed counting the number of jumps within a specified amount of time. Freestyle allows athletes to create captivating routines and showcase their creativity and skills.

Jump rope is also a performative sport, where athletes can share their love of the sport with others!

What is the difference between Club and Team?

We have 2 different programs: Beginner Jump Rope Club and Levitate Jump Rope Team. Our Beginner Jump Rope Club is for jumpers who are new to the sport and learning basic skills, practicing 1 time a week for a few months at a time. Our Levitate Jump Rope Team is for jumpers who have a background in jump rope and are intermediate to advanced level jumpers, practicing 2-3 times a week year round. Team also is involved in performances and competitions.

When is the jump rope season?

Jump rope is a year round sport! Levitate Jump Rope Team practices year round from August to June. The fall time is focused on developing new skills while the spring/summer time is focused on competitions. The Beginner Jump Rope Club has shorter ~2 month long sessions beginning in both the fall and spring.

What are the requirements to be on the team?

Jumpers are required to have some sort of background in jump rope, being at an intermediate to advanced skill level. Jumpers must have successfully completed a beginner jump rope club or received approval to join by contacting levitatejumprope@gmail.com

What are the ages for Club and Team?

Beginner Jump Rope Club is ages 8 to 14, and Levitate Jump Rope Team is ages 8 and up.

What events does the team attend?

Levitate Jump Rope Team attends events locally, nationally, and internationally. Levitate performs at many local events. The team competes at local events, national events such as the AMJRF National Jump Rope Championship, and international events such as the IJRU World Championship.