Bermy Bouncers To Compete In Japan The Bermy Bouncers Jump Rope Team will be competing in the World Jump Rope Championships in Japan from July 27th – August 3rd. A spokesperson said, “The Bermy Bouncers Jump Rope Team, the island’s national representatives in the sport of jump rope will compete on a global stage this July at the World Jump Rope Championships in Kawasaki, Japan from July 27th – August 3rd. “We have athletes representing the island at the International Open Tournament and the Junior World Championships. They will be competing in power based speed events [Single Rope Speed Sprint 30 secs./ Pairs Double Under 30 sec relay/ Single Rope Speed Endurance 3 min/ Single Rope Freestyle/ Single Rope Pairs & Chinese Wheel]. These eight athletes consist of female and male youth ranging from age 12 y/o to 19 y/o. Jumpers on this national team are made up of students from: Bermuda High School for Girls CedarBridge Academy, Mount Saint Agnes & Home School. “Jump 2B Fit from the Bermuda Heart Foundation’s youth active outreach program has worked hard at becoming a model for producing youth ambassadors for the island who are passionate about jump rope, physical activity, civic engagement, and personal empowerment! “Our jumpers train 3 – 4 times a week for 2.5 – 3 hours; consisting of a mix of strength, conditioning and endurance training as well as working to enhance their single rope, double dutch, speed and freestyle jump skills. “Although the sport may be a new one, and not one widely recognized, the hard work and dedication put forth by these Bermudian youth is something that should be highly recognized. Our team takes what other athletes use as a conditioning tool and makes a sport of it. Jump Rope is one of the most physically challenging sports there is, and these athletes are planning to represent our island proudly! “It is our mission to spread the awareness of this sport, and support the growth of the Bermuda Jump Rope Federation. We hope to have the Dept. of Youth and Sport recognize jump rope as a legitimized sport on island, as an National Sport Governing Body, one that will one day be represented in the Olympics. “The team will be travelling to Kawasaki for competition. Since we will be traveling so far the team will make the most of it and travel to other parts of the country including Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka.” Category: All, Sports