Since the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, jump rope athletes have been performing in and around the games. Paris 2024 Olympic games saw an unprecedented level of access of our athletes and sport with in the games.  To attain such access was due to the great work of the French Federation of Double Dutch (FFDD) is a recognized sport entity in France and their President (IJRU Board Member), Nadia Adili  is on the planning committee for Paris 2024. Additionally, IJRU and FFDD partnered to raise the sports profile while in Paris 2024 with jump rope engagements and meetings that organizationally progress our sport.   We must continue this level of access and engagement in future games through deliberate planning and delivery on our actions.   IJRU is happy to announce the IJRU Olympic Task Force.  This task force will be comprised of the immediate past IJRU member Olympic host nations and the next identified IJRU member Olympic host nations.  We welcome France (FFDD), USA (AMJRF), and Australia (ARS) to this task force.  This task force will focus on the following;

1. Development of strategies and initiatives to bolster Olympic inclusion in addition to current efforts.

2. Ensure continued access to activation and  performances in and around the Olympic Games.

3. Work with NGBs as necessary to bolster the stated efforts.

This task force will be led by IJRU President Shaun Hamilton.  If you have any experience and/or networking capabilities in this space, please feel free to reach to this task force and express your interest/ ability to assist at info@ijru.sport

IJRU and the French Federation of Double Dutch partnered to showcase our sport throughout the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. National and World Champion jump rope athletes from Japan, USA, Hong Kong, and France performed more than 25 shows in many arenas and taught thousands of spectators from around the world. IJRU Officials were present to foster relationships and discussions with key individuals, all in an effort to propel our sport forward with sponsorships and future events. With the heightened exposure during the Olympics, we are excited for the future!

Thank you to these individuals who worked hard throughout the 2024 Olympics

• France:

• Jumpers: Jonathan Mahoto, Jennifer Demosthenes, Lyndsay Demosthenes, Lamia Barka, Lou Aubree, Mathilde Bataille, Sharleen Tran, and all of the FFDD jumpers

• Hong Kong, China

• Jumpers: Cheuk Ki Ho, Ming Hei Seto, Hiu Tung Yuen,Chon Meng Lee

• Coach: Tina Wong

• Japan:

• Jumpers: Koya Maeda, Keita Nakamura, Asuki Yodotani

• USA:

• Jumpers: Porter Ballard, Preston Ballard, Alix Beattie, Hailee Ward, Analee Ricks,

• Coach: Monica Foster

• IJRU Social Media Team:

  • Tori Boggs, Kaylee Woodard, Devin Meek, Nick Woodard

  IJRU Board Members:

• Jun Haratake (Japan), Nadia Aidili (France)

• IJRU President:

• Shaun Hamilton

The next few months will be a very exciting time in our sport. Many International, national and local jump rope competitions are about to get underway. Additionally, IJRU leaders are diligently working to complete the “Event Approval Process (EAP)”. We wanted to ensure if a world record was broken, it would be properly recognized and honored while the EAP is still in development. We have decided to offer an “Interim Event Approval” from June – August 2024 at no cost to the NGBs. 

To be eligible for this Interim Event Approval so world records can be accepted, the following conditions will need to apply:

• The NGB must be in good standing and/or the event approved by the NGB.

• IJRU IP system will need to be used for the event (specifically the scoring system component).

• The event competed must be in current IJRU rulebook (v3.0.0).  Please note that the DDC is not yet part of the IJRU rulebook, so no records can be applied for DDC.

• Complete the Interim Event Approval Application

If you want your national, state or region event to receive an Interim Event Approval, this form needs to be filled in as well as apply for the IP system usage.

Note that this is for events during the summer period. Events after August will go through the full EAP. 

To register a World Record, the World Record Policy will need be followed.  Please see the World Record Policy and the IJRU World Records Page.

IJRU needs your help and feedback to improve our sport. As a valued member of our community, your opinions and experiences are incredibly important to us. We're excited to announce that we are conducting a survey to gather insights on your experiences, and we would love your input! Click the button below to be brought to the form.

IJRU, along with the French Federation of Double Dutch (Official NGB of IJRU), are happy to invite you to participate in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games via key engagements during the games. Below is a brief description of the opportunities to participate and represent the sport of jump rope on a global stage.   

The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) is pleased to announce the sponsorship of Yuedong Sports in launching the IJRU Judge Infrastructure Initiative. The inaugural symposium took place 13 – 16 December 2023 in Shanghai, China. With the financial support of Yuedong, IJRU judging experts gathered to discuss and present key aspects of judge training, evaluation, and selection.  Throughout the symposium distinguished IJRU officials from across the globe delivered a series of presentations, sharing their insights on judge selection, analysis, and training. The symposium also featured work sessions geared towards identifying solutions for progress in the sport. This initiative is sponsored with a generous contribution over five years from Yuedong Sports. This will also enable IJRU to systemically ensure greater judging accuracy and a positive judging culture for the sport of Jump Rope. The initiative was led by 6-time World Champion Dr. Kaylee Woodard, PhD. Dr. Woodard is a professor of motor learning and exercise science. IJRU will continue to work diligently with jump rope judging experts, IJRU NGBs and Continental organizations around the world to ensure our judges are adequately evaluated, trained and selected to do their best for our athletes.   

Additionally, this symposium marked the first "Everybody Jump" Asia partner with Yuedong sport agreeing to be a partner.  The “Everybody Jump” initiative is aimed at facilitating universal access and opportunities to participate in jump rope at all levels. IJRU introduced the “Everybody Jump” initiative at the 2023 World Championship (WC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. At the 2023 WC, Elite Jumps (Elite SRS) supplied $10,000 USD of ropes that were distributed throughout the world to encourage more people to jump rope. Yuedong has come on board to further this initiative. Elite Jumps’ and Yuedong’ s non – exclusive partnership allows for additional partners in Asia and around the world to join IJRU in the effort to allow more people, young and old, to participate in jump rope.  “Everybody Jump” currently consists of two focus areas: access to jump rope equipment and jump rope programming.  IJRU will establish a global committee to further develop and explore these focus areas, and we welcome all who wish to join us in this effort. 

When the stage is the biggest our athletes shine the brightest! Tune in to watch prime time events of the finals on Olympics.com! Special thanks to Olympics.com for creating this video!

The International Jump Rope Union (“IJRU”) is pleased to announce a new chapter in its ongoing partnership with The Olympic Channel for its 2023 World Jump Rope Championship event taking place at the Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.

This premier event is available to watch free on Olympics.com from July 21st - 23rd (schedule below).

• 21 JULY 19:00-20:30 MDT / 1:00-2:30 UTC

• 22 JULY 18:00-20:30 MDT / 0:00-2:30 UTC

• 23 JULY 15:00-17:00 MDT / 21:00-23:00 UTC

IJRU holds its World Championships biannually featuring the top jump rope athletes in single rope and double dutch disciplines across the globe. These athletes compete in a preliminary round to secure a spot in the finals, and ultimately, compete for the title of World Champion. In 2023, over 1,200 athletes representing 27 countries will compete in Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 16th - 23rd. The event will be produced by QTV Media and live streamed on www.ijru.sport.

“IJRU is proud to showcase our sport on the Olympic Channel. Our jump rope athletes have the passion, competitiveness, and creativity that all athletes embody. The sport of jump rope has a storied history, and we are thrilled the Olympic Channel will share in our ongoing journey.”

 - Shaun Hamilton, IJRU President

About IJRU

Since 1973 the competitive sport of jump rope/ skipping has made its indelible mark on the world of sports. Since that time the sport has experienced tremendous growth and development and has evolved into the International Jump Rope Union (IJRU), the sole international governing body of jump rope. IJRU represents the merged international federations of Fédération Internationale de Saut à la Corde - International Rope Skipping Federation (FISAC-IRSF) and the World Jump Rope Federation (WJRF). Combined these two entities have produced 21 world championships. Today IJRU enjoys Observer Status with the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and with the Alliance of Independent recognized Members of Sport (AIMS).  IJRU also has signatory status to the World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) and is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in the state of Ohio, USA.

For more information on the International Jump Rope Union, visit www.ijru.sport

About the Olympic Channel

The Olympic Channel is a multi-platform global media destination where fans can discover, engage, and share in the power of sport and the excitement of the Olympic Games all year round. Offering original programming, news, live sports events and highlights, the Olympic Channel provides additional exposure for sports and athletes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in 11 languages. The Olympic Channel was launched in August 2016 in support of the IOC’s goal, set out in Olympic Agenda 2020, of providing a new way to engage younger generations, fans, and new audiences with the Olympic Movement. The Olympic Channel is available worldwide at olympics.com and mobile apps.

The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) is pleased to announce that the Asian Jump Rope Union (AJRU) has been recognized as a provisional member of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). The decision was approved at the OCA General Assembly on July 8, 2023. Gaining recognition in Asia is another major achievement as we continue to establish our sport globally.

Statement from IJRU President, Shaun Hamilton

“IJRU is excited and proud of AJRU.  As our Asia continental organization, this provisional membership will aid the Asian NGB members in their development. We thank the Olympic Council of Asia for this recognition.”

Statement from AJRU President, Michael Chan

“With the efforts of the entire Jump Rope community and through long-term communication with the OCA, AJRU has finally obtained provisional membership from the Olympic Council of Asia. This is a milestone for AJRU and for the Asian Jump Rope sport. However, this is just the beginning. We are determined to move forward, obtain full membership, and work towards making jump rope competitions a reality in the Asian Games.

Many thanks to all AJRU Board members. It is through your efforts and contributions that we have achieved this first step. We would also like to express our gratitude to IJRU for their timely support. Let's continue to progress and elevate the status of Jump Rope.”

To learn more about the Olympic Council of Asia visit their website

To learn more about AJRU visit their website.

Colorado Springs, Colorado - The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) has announced a partnership with Yuedong Sports to become the official sponsor of the 2023 World Jump Rope Championships, which will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Founded in Shanghai, China in 2009, Yuedong Sports is a brand specializing in the field of jump rope and fitness. It has been invited to perform jump rope demonstrations and shows at events such as the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, the 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, and the 2016 Rio Olympics, where Mr. Bach, the then-president of the International Olympic Committee, received them. Over the years, Yuedong Sports has integrated various services, including sports education and training, event IP operation and commercial performances, product research and development, production, and sales, to create a vertical industry chain for jump rope sports.

Yuedong Sports is dedicated to promoting and developing the sport of jump rope, helping more people understand the benefits and enjoyment of jump rope sports. Through continuous innovation and research and development, they strive to enhance product quality and user experience. Yuedong's products are not only of high quality and safety, but also tailored for jump rope enthusiasts of different levels and needs.

Yuedong Sports' influence extends beyond China. In order to better serve jump rope enthusiasts worldwide, Yuedong Jump Rope has continuously expanded its international market and strengthened cooperation with global jump rope organizations. They have hosted the Shanghai International Double Dutch Grand Prix and the Jump Rope Guinness World Record Challenge multiple times, attracting outstanding international athletes to China for athletic exchanges and making significant contributions to the global development of jump rope sports. Their professional jump ropes have sold over 3 million units and are trusted strategic partners for numerous professional jump rope events. They have also established in-depth collaborations with over 50 world jump rope champions.

During the 2023 World Jump Rope Championship, IJRU will utilize Yuedong Sports' sponsored products. Over 1,000 athletes from more than 30 countries and regions will have the opportunity to experience the magical charm of the "Magic Handle," a product provided by Yuedong Sports.

Mr. Seven Li, CEO of Yuedong Sports, stated, "Jump rope, originated in China and popularized worldwide, serves as a cultural symbol that connects us all. Let us now enjoy this incredible competition!"

For more information about Yuedong Sports, its equipment, and events, please contact:

Jump Rope Hotline: +86-13585954497

Email: seven.li@vdts.net

Website: http://www.ydts.net/

IJRU Merchandise

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Elite SRS is excited to be in attendance at this year's World Jump Rope Championships! We will have some of our great gear on site for folks to purchase, however, we will not be bringing everything with us. BUT, if you place your order before July 1st, we'll bring you everything you need from our warehouse in Washington State. If you'd like to save on international shipping fees, fill out the form below and we'll follow up to help you place your order.

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Signe Richter (Germany)

13. July 1950 - 19. May 2023

The global Jump Rope Community mourns the passing of Signe Richter (Germany). Signe was the founder of one of the oldest rope skipping teams in Germany (The Flying Ropes). She supported the sport’s growth for over a decade as part of the German Head-Board and served as a head coach and head of delegation at multiple international competitions. She also created and organized the German X-Mas and Ostercamp / Eastern Camps. Signe’s significant contributions to the sport of jump rope/ rope skipping in Germany, Europe and around the world will not be forgotten.

She’ll be missed, not only by her family, but also by our entire community.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) announced a partnership with Elite SRS as an Official Sponsor for the 2023 World Jump Rope Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Elite SRS, a specialty jump rope supply company founded in Leavenworth, Washington, USA, will be offering on-site jump rope product sales and repairs to the athletes participating in the World Jump Rope Championships, International Open Tournament and Junior World Championships. Elite SRS and the IJRU will work collaboratively on pre-event and on-site sales programs.

The IJRU will be featuring Elite SRS at the event, including recognition via the website and on the field of play, and will provide VIP event opportunities for Elite SRS representatives. Event participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the growing international Elite SRS brand, products and services through its on-site activations.

Elite SRS joins other event partners including Pepsi, the Colorado Springs Airport and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. 

The 2023 World Jump Rope Championships is a partnership of the IJRU, the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, Visit Colorado Springs and Colorado College. The event will be July 16-23, 2023, at Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, known as Olympic City USA.

" We're excited to, once again, support and participate in the World Jump Rope Championships,” said Dan Cox, Elite SRS Sales and Marketing Director. “We're looking forward to connecting with everyone and supplying the world-class jump rope athletes with world-class jump rope gear."

“Elite SRS is an integral part of the jump rope community around the world,” said IJRU President Shaun Hamilton. “Their support in helping elite level athletes succeed and also grow the grassroots of the sport is greatly appreciated.” 

The sport of jump rope is one of the most accessible, diverse and economical sports for participation. Featured events include:   

• Double Dutch Contest – urban culture fuses with acrobatics, dance and music 

• Single Rope and Double Dutch Speed – the fastest jumpers alive 

• Single Rope and Double Dutch Freestyle – acrobatics with unlimited skill combinations and endurance

For more information about Elite SRS and its mission to equip and encourage athletes, visit elitesrs.com.

About the International Jump Rope Union

The IJRU enjoys Observer Status with the Alliance of Independent recognized Members of Sport (AIMS), and with the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). As an AIMS and GAISF Observer, the IJRU is on a path to future inclusion in the Olympic Games. IJRU represents the merged international federations of Fédération Internationale de Saut à la Corde - International Rope Skipping Federation (FISAC-IRSF) and the World Jump Rope Federation (WJRF). Combined these two entities have produced 21 world championships. 

For more information on the International Jump Rope Union, visit www.ijru.sport. 

On Thursday 13th April at Kawasaki City Hall, thee City Mayor Mr. Norihiko Fukuda, IJRU President Shaun of IJRU, Exec. Vice President TK, AJRU Secretary General Janet, JJRU Vice President Fukutomi signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-host the Asian Championships & DDC World in 2024, and the World Championships & DDC World in 2025,

The ceremony attracted attention of the Japan’s media and the information hit a variety of news media in Japan, newspaper, TV and web news

Japanese athletes NWTB and Akitoshi Moriguchi demonstrated their skills at the ceremony and the city officials and media were all awestruck.

IJRU, AJRU, JJRU and Kawasaki City will work together for this big event in Japan in 2024 and 2025, and we are very confident that this marks another milestone for the history of Jump Rope.

IJRU 2023 Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets today and don’t miss any of the action.

There are a variety of ticket options to fit your experience.

Ticket options and Information

For non US residence, please follow the procedure below.

• Go to https://am.ticketmaster.com/coloradocollege/ and sign into an existing Ticketmaster account or create an account.

• After signing in, go to “My Profile” then select “Payment Methods” on the left side of the screen.

• Add your preferred credit card to your profile.

• Then select “Buy Tickets” and select the 2023 World Jump Rope Championships event to decide what seats you would like.

• Email Riley Dunlop (rdunlop@coloradocollege.edu) with your preferred seat locations and they will be added to your account.

TICKETS ON-SALE NOW FOR THE 2023 WORLD JUMP ROPE CHAMPIONSHIPS

IN COLORADO SPRINGS, OLYMPIC CITY USA

The International Jump Rope Union, Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, Colorado College and Visit Colorado Springs to host 1,000 of the top jump rope athletes from 30 countries

April __, 2023 – (Colorado Springs, Colorado) - The International Jump Rope Union, the international federation for the sport of jump, in partnership with the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, today announced tickets are on-sale for the 2023 World Jump Rope Championships.

The event will be a combination of the World Championships, as well as the International Open Tournament and the Junior World Championships and be held July 16-23, 2023. The feature sessions for the World Championship event will be July 21-23.

There will be three phases of ticket sales:

·      Now – “Every Jump Pass” for all sessions of the events above

·      April 17 – “Mini Pass” options for the International Open Tournament and Junior World Championships; or all three feature nights of the World Championships of July 21, 22, 23

·      May 8 – “Single Day Tickets” for each feature night of the World Championships of either July 21, 22 or 23

Tickets are on-sale via Ticketmaster. The IJRU also has provided a ticket overview and FAQ sheet.

The event will have 1,000 athletes and 3,000 total participants (athletes, coaches and officials) from more than 30 countries and will mark the first time the event will be held in Colorado Springs. Featured events include:   

·      Double Dutch Contest – urban culture fuses with acrobatics, dance and music

·      Single Rope and Double Dutch Speed – the fastest jumpers alive

·      Single Rope and Double Dutch Freestyle – acrobatics with unlimited skill combinations and endurance 

All spectator events will be held at the state-of-the-art Ed Robson Arena on the Colorado College campus, marking the first major international event to be slated for the multipurpose space.    

“We’re inspired by the community support of Colorado Springs for our marquee event with the best jump rope athletes in the world,” said Shaun Hamilton, IJRU President. “The atmosphere will be electric for some mind-blowing performances and athletes.”

“The World Jump Rope Championships put Colorado Springs in the global spotlight,” said Megan Leatham, CEO of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation. “Trust me, you won’t’ want to miss this event in our community.”  

Previous sites of the World Championships include Oslofjord (near Oslo), Norway in 2019 and Shanghai, China, and Orlando, Florida (USA) in 2018. Two events were held that year as two organizations eventually merged to form the IJRU. The 2021 World Jump Rope Championships were held virtually due to the pandemic.  

It’s time for IJRU to conduct election for 2023. Please see the following documents for a successful election process.

IJRU Board of Directors Application Form

IJRU General Congress Election Package

Please contact ethics@ijru.sport, or refer to the General Congress Election Procedures if you have any questions.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) announced a sponsorship with Pepsi as an Official Sponsor for the 2023 World Jump Rope Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Pepsi will be directly supporting the 3,000 athletes, coaches and officials participating in the IJRU event. In the partnership, Pepsi will provide overall event support plus local marketing, product and hospitality.

The IJRU will be featuring Pepsi in pre-event promotional materials, venue signage and VIP events.  Pepsi is an existing sponsor in Ed Robson Arena on the Colorado College campus. Products involved in the relationship include Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Starry, Mt. Dew, Gatorade, Aquafina and other assorted juices.  

The 2023 World Jump Rope Championships is a partnership of the IJRU, the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, Visit Colorado Springs and Colorado College. The event will be July 16-23, 2023, at Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, known as Olympic City USA.

“Whether it is preparing for competition or relaxing afterwards, Pepsi is proud to support the incredible athletes of the 2023 World Jump Rope Championships,” said Matt Sammon, Key Account Manager, PepsiCo.

“We are about to show Colorado Springs and the world what the sport of jump rope has to offer, so when a global brand like Pepsi plans to be part of that journey with us,” said IJRU President Shaun Hamilton. 

The sport of jump rope is one of the most accessible, diverse and economical sports for participation. Featured events include:  

·       Double Dutch Contest – urban culture fuses with acrobatics, dance and music

·       Single Rope and Double Dutch Speed – the fastest jumpers alive

·       Single Rope and Double Dutch Freestyle – acrobatics with unlimited skill combinations and endurance

For more information about Pepsi and its growing international brand, visit pepsico.com.

About the International Jump Rope Union

The IJRU enjoys Observer Status with the Alliance of Independent recognized Members of Sport (AIMS), and with the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). As an AIMS and GAISF Observer, the IJRU is on a path to future inclusion in the Olympic Games. IJRU represents the merged international federations of Fédération Internationale de Saut à la Corde - International Rope Skipping Federation (FISAC-IRSF) and the World Jump Rope Federation (WJRF). Combined these two entities have produced 21 world championships.

For more information on the International Jump Rope Union, visit www.ijru.sport.

Media Contact:

Matt Farrell

Farrell Sports

matt@farrellsportsww.com

719-338-2339

COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT JOINS AS FIRST OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF 2023 WORLD JUMP ROPE CHAMPIONSHIPS

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) announced a partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport as an Official Sponsor for the 2023 World Jump Rope Championships.

The event will be July 16-23, 2023, at Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is known as Olympic City USA. The event will have 3,000 participants (athletes, coaches and officials) from more than 30 countries and will mark the first time the event will be held in Colorado Springs.

The event is a partnership of the IJRU, the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, VisitCOS and Colorado College.

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) provides convenient and comfortable air travel to not only Colorado Springs’ residents, but passengers across the world. COS offers daily flights to major hubs for direct or easy connecting options. The airport prides itself on being “Colorado’s small airport,” with small lines, small walks, small waits, but big options. The 12-gate terminal impressively enplaned over one million passengers in 2022, which is the highest level of enplanements the airport has seen in 22 years.  With nine nonstop destinations across five airlines, travelers have big choices at Colorado’s small airport.

”With athletes, coaches, families and spectators coming from 30 countries around the world, we know COS will be the perfect welcome to Olympic City USA,” said Greg Phillips, Director of Aviation, Colorado Springs Airport. “This community is built for attracting global travelers and we are thrilled that COS will be their first impression.”

”When selecting Colorado Springs as the host for our World Championships, one of the things that stood out was the community and the ease of travel and the closeness of the airport to downtown hotels and the competition venues,” said IJRU President Shaun Hamilton. “Making travel easier for our athletes and teams is a huge benefit to improving the mind-blowing performances you will see from our sport.”

The sport of jump rope is one of the most accessible, diverse and economical sports for participation. Featured events include:  

·       Double Dutch Contest – urban culture fuses with acrobatics, dance and music

·       Single Rope and Double Dutch Speed – the fastest jumpers alive

·       Single Rope and Double Dutch Freestyle – acrobatics with unlimited skill combinations and endurance

The IJRU and the Colorado Springs Airport partnership will be showcased at the Ed Robson Arena on the Colorado College campus. The event will mark the first major international event to be hosted in the Ed Robson Arena.

For more information about the Colorado Springs Airport and FlyCOS, visit coloradosprings.gov/flycos. 

About the International Jump Rope Union

The IJRU enjoys Observer Status with the Alliance of Independent recognized Members of Sport (AIMS), and with the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). As an AIMS and GAISF Observer, the IJRU is on a path to future inclusion in the Olympic Games. IJRU represents the merged international federations of Fédération Internationale de Saut à la Corde - International Rope Skipping Federation (FISAC-IRSF) and the World Jump Rope Federation (WJRF). Combined these two entities have produced 21 world championships.

For more information on the International Jump Rope Union, visit www.ijru.sport.

Media Contact:

Matt Farrell

Farrell Sports

matt@farrellsportsww.com

719-338-2339

All athlete participants to receive complimentary admission to the USOPM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) has teamed up with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum ahead of the 2023 World Jump Rope Championships.

The 1,000+ athletes in the competition will enjoy free admission to the Museum as part of their registration, and other jump rope friends, family and fans will enjoy an exclusive ticket offer. Plus, the IJRU and USOPM will be announcing additional demonstrations and functions at the Museum.

The event will be July 16-23, 2023, at Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is known as Olympic City USA. The eight-day competition will have 3,000 athletes, coaches and officials participating from more than 30 countries and will mark the first time the event will be held in Colorado Springs.

The 2023 World Jump Rope Championships is a partnership of the IJRU, the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, Visit Colorado Springs and Colorado College.

Voted the nation’s best new attraction by USA TODAY in 2020, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a focal point of downtown Colorado Springs. The Museum boasts 12 galleries and features artifacts and interactive exhibits fit for those of all ages to enjoy. Through cutting-edge technology and immersive storytelling, the Museum celebrates the legacies of America’s greatest athletes and shines a light on some of the most iconic moments in Team USA history.

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum prides itself on offering one of the most accessible museum experiences in the nation, featuring exhibits with open captions, audio-description tracks, assisted listening, universal keypads, RFID-triggered customizations, ramped experiences and more.

”This is the perfect match of athletes performing on a global stage for the World Jump Rope Championships while having the chance to experience a world-class attraction in Olympic City USA,” said Tommy Schield, senior director of marketing and communications at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.”

”Colorado Springs is a hub of the international Olympic and Paralympic world, so it’s important our athletes from all over the globe enjoy the experience of competition and history while in the city,” said IJRU President Shaun Hamilton. “Our partnership with the USOPM provides a great benefit to the athletes, families and fans.”

The sport of jump rope is one of the most accessible, diverse and economical sports for participation. Featured events include:  

·       Double Dutch Contest – urban culture fuses with acrobatics, dance and music

·       Single Rope and Double Dutch Speed – the fastest jumpers alive

·       Single Rope and Double Dutch Freestyle – acrobatics with unlimited skill combinations and endurance

For more information about the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, visit usopm.org. To purchase USOPM tickets, visit tickets.usopm.org.

About the International Jump Rope Union

The IJRU enjoys Observer Status with the Alliance of Independent recognized Members of Sport (AIMS), and with the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). As an AIMS and GAISF Observer, the IJRU is on a path to future inclusion in the Olympic Games. IJRU represents the merged international federations of Fédération Internationale de Saut à la Corde - International Rope Skipping Federation (FISAC-IRSF) and the World Jump Rope Federation (WJRF). Combined these two entities have produced 21 world championships.

For more information on the International Jump Rope Union, visit www.ijru.sport.

Media Contact:

Matt Farrell

Farrell Sports

matt@farrellsportsww.com

719-338-2339

IJRU held its 4th General Congress on 1 October 2022 with delegates gathering virtually from around the world. Highlights from the 4th General Congress include the following. See the highlights and links bellow from the General Congress.

IJRU 2022 General Congress: Full Recording

IJRU 2022 General Congress: Slide Presentation

President’s Address

IJRU President, Shaun Hamilton spoke to the membership and encouraging them to “Jump In”. President Hamilton said, “Its time to jump into, NGB recognition, athletes council development, full participation from our NGBs. This no time to sit on the bench. We need everyone to do their part. If we don’t do our job to manage the sport, someone else will.” President Hamilton concluded his remarks by thanking and welcoming all the leaders to another IJRU General Congress sessions.

New Members

The General Congress confirmed the following new members into the IJRU family bring our total to 63 members 26 Full members , 25 Provisional members,  12 Observer status

• Greece: Hellenic Cheerleading Federation (HCF) as a full member.

• Somali Jump Rope Federation (SJRF) has advanced to the provisional membership.

Membership Survey Results

IJRU continues to grow in our athletes and NGB members. Review the presentation, starting at slide 12, to hear how our sport is growing and how you can help. If your NGB has not taken the survey, take it today by clicking HERE.

New Board Members Approved

Please help IJRU welcome the three new board members at large approved at the IJRU 2022 General Congress and the approval of the new IJRU Treasurer.

• Luke Winstanley, Treasurer – (Australia)  

• Maria del Sol Rodriguez Lopez - At Large Member Pam Am- (Mexico)

• Kurt Moens - At Large Member, Europe-(Belgium)

• Nadia Aidli - At Large Member, Europe- (France) 

Anti - Doping

As signatory to WADA, IJRU is committed to fair play. Jump in and take advantage of these resources today. We need NGBs to learn about the WADA platforms, sign your athletes up in ADAMS.

• Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform ADEL  

• Anti-Doping Administration and Management System

  • System NGBs sign up your athletes through ADAMS

• The new Prohibited Substance and Method List has just been approved presented in 10 languages www.wada-ama.org Please become familiar with this list.

2023 World Championship Update

The preliminary schedule, event entries and registration schedule has been releaSed by the Championship Organizing Committee.

• Competition dates 16-23 of July in Colorado Springs, Colorado USA in the Ed Robson Arena

• See presentation slides 52-59 for detailed information.

The IJRU Board met on Saturday, August 20, 2022, Time: 11:04AM – 13:00PM UTC for a regularly scheduled board meeting.  

Below are some of the meeting highlights.  

Voting Procedure: The board reviewed various changes proposed by the Ethics Panel on the voting procedure in the Constitution. The board will review the changes prior to the next board meeting (before the General Congress).  

Europe – In an effort to move the European board position forward, and following discussions with Kate Libova, the board took the difficult decision to remove Kate Libova (Russia) from the European Member at Large position, due to the indefinite suspension of Russian officials as prescribed by the IOC. Kate Libova will retain her Legal Supervisor Role on the IJRU Board. IJRU continues to stay connected with Kate and the Russia Jump Rope Federation and continue to support their jump rope efforts.  

New Board Appointment 

Upon the recommendation of IJRU’s President, Shaun Hamilton, the board approved two new members to fill the vacant European Member at Large positions in the form of Kurt Moen (Belgium) and Nadia Aidli (France). These positions will require General Congress final approval.  

2022 Current Membership @ 63 countries: Reports that Afghanistan will hopefully join soon. 
 

Continental Events 2022 Updates:  

Congratulations on a successful European Championships.  

The Virtual Asian Championships is underway.  

The African Championships is looking for judges to assist in this event. The Technical Committee will solicit the judges from around the world to aid in this effort.