Forget the screen time, kids at Nashville State School are leading the way when it comes to fun and fitness with skipping.
A team of 25 students recently competed in the Queensland interschool jump rope competition, and they came home winners.
Teacher, Luisa Southby, said she started the team late last year.
“It was only a small team last year, but this year, it’s really grown,” she said.
“We practice two days a week at school, both breaks, and the kids love it, they are always asking to do more skipping.”
The interschool competition featured more than 20 schools, and had events such as skipping routines set to music, long rope skipping, and endurance events.
“We were the underdogs at the competition, but they’re such a great bunch of kids, really passionate about it and so great at motivating their friends, and just so supportive of each other,” Luisa said.
Record-Breaking Success for Young Skippers
Ten-year-old Mae broke two Queensland records for her age group, including the “double unders” event.
“I came first in the double unders, and I got 181 jumps done, which is a record for my age,” she said.
“We won bronze for a team event too. Skipping is great, almost everyone can do it, and once you get the tricks, it’s so fun.”
Tilly, 10, said she enjoyed being part of the team.
“I love to skip because it’s fun to do with everyone, it’s not just by yourself,” she said.
“And as soon as you learn how to do a trick, it feels great.”
The Nashville team is comprised of both boys and girls, who were all keen to show their skills to the Sandgate Guide. The school hall was noisy with the sound of skipping ropes, jumping feet, and excited chatter.
Evelyn, 8, was eager to tell the Guide how much she enjoyed competing.
“It’s so fun,” she said. “I won five medals and it was my first ever competition. I like being able to skip with everyone.”
Luisa said the team would continue to practice and were looking forward to more competitions later in the year.
“It’s all about fun and fitness, and teaching more kids to learn how to skip,” she said.
Learn more about competitive skipping.
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