Double Dutch Jump Rope

Hello,

Looking for a fun new 4-H Project? How about considering Double Dutch Jump Rope? The Maine 4-H Program has been contacted inviting 4-H members to participate. The good news is 4-H has resources that supports the 4-H Double Dutch Jump Rope project.

So - whether you choose to participate within your club or through the Belfast YMCA, you are sure to have a lot of fun with friends learning a popular sport. For more information, please see the information below.

Happy Jumping!  Joyce

Community Resource: Belfast YMCA

Six session class: Double Dutch Jump Rope

Double Dutch Jump Rope has become a very popular and competitive sport all across the states and world.

For more information contact:

Claudette Leeman

 

Introduction
4-H isn't just farming and livestock anymore. The club is now branching out and offering a wide variety of projects to get involved in. For kids interested in health and fitness, double Dutch is an exciting project that keeps them active while learning something fun.

 

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You'll Need:

Steps

Step One

Join your local 4-H chapter. Visit 4-H online to find a link to your state's 4-H chapter. From there locate a meeting close to you and join.

 

Step Two

Start practicing. Double Dutch is hard work and takes time to master. Get 2 to 3 friends together and have 2 turn the ropes. The others can practice moving in and out of the jump ropes.

 

Step Three

Develop a routine. Set it to music or chant something but either way have every move choreographed. Add lots of easy elements you do well—like jumping jacks—for lower points.

 

Step Four

Add more difficult tricks that will earn you more points. Cartwheels, round-offs and leapfrog jumps will earn you many points for each you perform well. They are also some of the most difficult tricks to perform, so practice these intensely and perform them sparingly.

 

Step Five

Volunteer for a demonstration. Show off your skills and get more practice by doing a 4-H demonstration. Plus you'll have a chance to work the bugs out of your routine and resolve any fears of performing in public.

 

Step Six

Enter a competition when you're ready. Join your 4-H competition and compete there or find a national competition and enter there. Either way is a good chance to compete and determine what skill level you're at.

 

Tips & Warnings

· Keep things fun with your double Dutch project and don't forget about its health benefits. Take the time to learn about health and fitness as well as nutrition and why these things are important to your body. Learn how double Dutch aids in health and fitness.

 

Additional Resources:

1. 4-H curriculum: Exploring the Treasures of 4-H

2. How to Start 4-H Double Dutch Projects

Credit of source: http://www.ehow.com/how_2120687_start-4h-double-dutch-projects.html