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Skip-Its
The Salem Skip-Its are Salem Elementary's jump rope team and consist of several of our very talented, hard-working third, fourth, and fifth graders. They perform during many Salem Elementary and community functions like the Apex Christmas Parade.
Coach Tommy Hager is the Salem Skip-Its sponsor.
Salem Skip-Its' Achievement System
How it works:
There are six different levels: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Everyone starts with the red level. There are no exceptions to this rule. You can work on two consecutive levels at a time. Coach Hager or a YMCA Super Skipper must check off the asterisked (*) items. Also, any Salem Skip-It having completed the green level can sign off on asterisked items on skill levels they have finished. Otherwise, other team members, a Salem Elementary staff member, or a PEPI coach can check you off...Honor system.
Each Salem Skip-It will be given an all-white beaded rope. Upon completion of any individual requirement for each level, you will be given a colored bead (matching your level color) to put on your rope in exchange for a white bead. Beads will be passed out either during club time on Fridays, or Tues., Wed., and Thurs., mornings between 8:45 - 9:10 a.m.
The red and orange levels must be completed before a skipper can perform with the team.
A lost rope is $5.00 to replace. Lost colored beads are a quarter (twenty-five cents) each to replace.
Jumping on campus is only allowed in the gym or outside, not in the hallways or classrooms.
You must have your achievement level sheet (and a pen or pencil) with you for a skill to be checked off.
Skip-Its must complete at least two levels each year in order to stay on the team, and not have to try-out again the following year.
Skip-Its completing all levels before their last day in the 5th grade will be considered a "Salem Skip-It Legend". This list will remain posted in the gym for as long as this program runs.
Performance Skills
Demonstrate your single routine with less than two mistakes (minimum of 10 tricks, and no more than two jumps between tricks). One trick must be a type of double under.*
Two jumpers-one rope: create a "flawless" routine with at least 4 tricks. * No more than two jumps between tricks. If a partner copies a trick the other jumper performed, consider this one trick.
Double Dutch: Turn for two different jumpers, each jumping at least 15 times consecutively, and exiting diagonally with no mistakes.*
Be a jumper for turners completing number three. You must enter, jump 15 times, and exit diagonally, with no mistakes in the entire sequence.
Single Rope Speed (SRS): your age times nine (counting your right foot only in one minute).*
Double unders: equal to your age.*
Exhibit responsibility by marking your two ropes (single freestyle, beaded achievement) with your name, and special marking. Both must reach your armpits, and have no knots.*
Tell Coach Hager five interesting things about your teacher: a) favorite movie, b) favorite sport or hobby, c) favorite book, d) a hero they have, e) their home town. Have this written down, but be able to recite it.
In one page or less: Define perseverance. Tell a story of a real-life example of perseverance; and then tell me what it means to you, why it's an important life skill, and in what situation(s) it is hardest for you to persevere. Bring this to Coach Hager, signed with your name, teacher, grade, and date. Include at the end, the name of one person on the Skip-Its you've seen show perseverance and tell when.
"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places."
"Triumph is just 'umph' added to try."
Performance Skills
Demonstrate your single routine with less than two mistakes (minimum of 14 tricks, and no more than two jumps between tricks). You must have at least two different types of double unders.*
Two jumpers-one rope: create a "flawless" routine with at least 8 tricks.* No more than two jumps between tricks. If a partner copies a trick the other jumper performed, consider this one trick.
Double Dutch: Turn for a skipper completing number four below.
Jump into Double Dutch with your single rope, complete at least four tricks with it, and exit diagonally, with no mistakes in the entire sequence.
Demonstrate the team's group routine with no more than one mistake.*
Single Rope Speed (SRS): your age times nine, then add five (counting your right foot only in one minute).*
Double unders: equal to your age plus 10.
Bring Coach Hager a copy of your report card showing at least two A's and no "N's" on it.
In one page or less: Define integrity. Tell a story of a real-life example of integrity; and then tell me what it means to you, why it's an important life skill, and in what situation(s) it is hardest for you to show integrity. Bring this to Coach Hager, signed with your name, teacher, grade, and date. Include at the end, the name of one person on the Skip-Its you've seen show integrity and tell when.
"The rotten apple spoils his companion." - Benjamin Franklin
Performance Skills
Demonstrate your single routine with two or less mistakes (minimum of 18 tricks, and no more than two jumps between tricks). You must have at least three different types of double unders.*
Two jumpers-one rope: perform "around the world" both as a jumper and turner; perform "skipper scoop" both scooping, and being scooped. Demonstrate both of these with the same partner. No mistakes.*
Double Dutch: Demonstrate "figure 8" four times consecutively (no mistakes). You must have at least one other jumper completing this simultaneously with you.*
Double Dutch: Complete a freestyle routine with at least five tricks (one must have both hands on the ground), and exit diagonally, with no mistake in the entire sequence.
Demonstrate the "12th St. Rag" routine four times through - no mistakes.*
Single Rope Speed (SRS): your age times nine, then add ten (counting your right foot only in one minute).*
Double unders: equal to your age plus 20
In one page or less: Define respect. Tell a story of a real-life example of respect; and then tell me what it means to you, why it's an important life skill, and in what situation(s) it is hardest for you to show respect. Bring this to Coach Hager, signed with your name, teacher, grade, and date. Include at the end, the name of one person on the Skip-Its you've seen show respect and tell when.
"I have never been hurt by anything I didn't say." - Calvin Coolidge