Learn The Ropes

Course Overview

Get ready to hop and jump with Skipaholic! Our holiday workshop is a lively and exciting introduction to one of the most straightforward yet most rewarding sports for children.

Rope skipping is more than just a playground pastime — it’s a fantastic way to boost cardio health, build coordination, and enhance rhythm without the need for complicated equipment. Guided by our friendly and experienced coaches, children will discover:

• The joy of movement through skipping games and challenges
• Fun freestyle skills that spark creativity
• The confidence that comes with mastering a new skill

Best of all, they’ll be learning in a safe, supportive environment where they won’t just skip ropes — they’ll skip into better fitness, teamwork, and self-belief.

Course Structure & Content

Each session blends skill-building, fun, and teamwork to keep children engaged and motivated.

Highlights:

1. Rope Making - Customising their very own skipping rope to bring home (Wednesday - December Camp Only)
2. Getting Started Safely – Proper grip, rope length, posture, and safe jumping techniques.
3. Basic Swings & Bounce — Learning the essentials
4. Fun Tricks – Introduction on crossovers, footwork, rope releases
5. Rhythm & Groove – Skipping to the beat with music, timing drills, and coordination games.
6. Team Skipping Games – Partner and group activities to foster teamwork and cooperation.
7. Showcase & Celebrate – A mini performance to showcase what they’ve learnt and build confidence.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, children will:

• Understand and perform basic rope skipping techniques with confidence
• Improve coordination, balance, rhythm, and agility
• Build stamina and cardiovascular fitness in a fun, active way
• Develop creativity through simple freestyle skills
• Gain team spirit through interactive group challenges

Prerequisites

• None – Perfect for beginners!

What to Bring

• Water bottle
• Comfortable sports attire and covered sports shoes
• Skipping rope (provided during class)

Important Note:

Session content will be mostly the same each run. Returning students may revisit similar activities, allowing them to reinforce and refine their skills.