In NYC, Double Dutch Is Now a Varsity Sport

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i have been wait 4 thiz i myself iz acattaully nd exprinced jumper im 13 yrs old complustory nd freestylee are my2 strogest pionts i am 5 10 nd ma sppeed needs alot of work.buh any teams that are intersted ma aim iz trollazgurl @aol.comu can email me

ashley of NY 7:33PM April 10, 2009

As a child in Compton, California, I was anxious to hear the sound of the bell for recess.. most kids ran for the monkey bars, the merry go round or the big red ball. Not me. I was all about the ropes. Sometimes, if there were none, we'd gladly substitute our home telephone extention cords to add the windy sound of urging you to JUMP!
Double Dutch brings back the fondest childhood memories for me. Jumping solo, or with a friend was the ultimate outlet for alot of us growin up in the hood.

Stephanie Lee of CA 5:23AM January 01, 2009

I am amazed at your jumping ><====><. I am 8 years old and I have never liked sports before. But I think that Double Dutch is something I will be good at. I am excited!

abiline of OK 7:31PM October 22, 2008

Check out the USAJumprope.com website. This sport is a sanctioned sport by the AAU as well! Competitions/championships nationally, internationally, including a world championship this past summer in Cape Town S. Africa. This sport may become an olympic sport soon!

CB of CA 7:01PM October 12, 2008

Double Dutch Jump Rope encourages rhythm and fitness skills.
What a fun way to learn fitness!
Perhaps this is another tool in the fight against childhood obesity. If so, may the rest of the country follow.

Christian Kocmik of TX 5:19PM August 13, 2008