The Jumping Jacks Competitive skipping team just returned home from Calgary, competing in the Canadian National Jump Rope Competition.
The team consists of 13 skippers, who all qualified in various events two months ago in Brampton to allow them to compete at the national competition. The team traveled to Calgary the week of July 16 to compete against 12 other teams from various provinces/territories throughout Canada.
The skippers competed in a variety of events which included a group routine, individual routines/speed events, group routines/speed events, including single ropes, as well as, double-dutch.
The 10/11 age group, named “The Little Hoppers” - (Abbey Hopper, Kylie Cioco, Daniella Thiessen, Darrigan Chambers and Megann Gillett), placed 4th out of 12 teams overall; “Chad and the Chicks” – (Chad LeCoure, Shelby Bekaan, Lauren Tiessen and Emma Jackson), in the 12-14 mixed age group, placed 4th out of seven teams overall; and “Who Needs Him”- (Cassie Jackson, Kassandra Armstrong, Caitlin Bekaan and Emily Bateman), in the 19-28 age group, received a 4th place in their 4-person double-dutch routine.
Shelby Bekaan received the bronze medal for the 10/11 girls individual events and Chad LeCoure was 4th overall in the 12/14 male category.
The Jumping Jacks are coached by Jen Elwood and Kassandra and Samantha Armstrong. Both coaches and parents would like to congratulate all team members on such an awesome season.
Please watch for more information regarding our Fall Recreation Programs to be held in Wheatley and Leamington.
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