Rope Skipping

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 (opens in new tab)

Objectives

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

2. To instill sportsmanship and fair play among students.

Teachers-in-charge

1. Mdm Siti Aisha (1st IC)

2. Mdm Ng Lay Pheng (2nd IC)

3. Mdm Gao Xin

4. Ms Tan Xin Xin

5. Mdm Cherryn Tan

6. Mr Jordan Cha

Coaches

1. Ms Edna Teo (coach)

2. Mr Don Lui (coach)

3. Mr Kevin Koh (coach)

CCA Schedule

Achievements

NSG Senior Competition 2026
Individual Double Under (Boys) – 6^th
Freestyle Pair (Boys) – 3^rd
Double Dutch (Boys) – 2^nd
Senior Boys Divisional Champion – Overall 3^rd

NSG Junior Competition 2026
Individual Junior Artistic (Girls) – 2^nd
Pair Creative (Girls) – 4^th
Individual Speed (Boys) – Silver & Bronze achievement
Double Under (Boys) – 8^th & Bronze achievement
Double Under (Girls) – 4^th
Double Dutch (Boys) – 4^th
Speed relay (Boys) – 6^th

NSG Senior Competition 2025
Senior Boys:
Individual Speed – 4^th
Double Under – 4^th
Overall Championship – 3^rd

Senior Girls:
Individual Freestyle – 4^th
Individual Speed – 3^rd
Double Under – 6^th
Pair Freestyle – 6^th

NSG Junior Competition 2025
Junior Boys:
Double Dutch – 3^rd
Individual Artistic – 4^th
Speed Relay – 4^th

Junior Girls:
Individual Artistic – 7^th
Individual Speed – 9^th

Photos/Gallery

NSG Senior Team

NSG Junior Team

Senior Boys Team receiving 3rd for Divisional Champion