On Saturday May 8th, 2010, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the Red Oaks School Lightning Bolts are hosting Jump Start II, Instructor & Jump Rope Skills Workshops at the Frelinghuysen Middle School, at Jane Way and West Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960. These will be given by the award winning and nationally recognized Kangaroo Kids from Howard County, Maryland. Adults are welcome to sign up for the Instructor workshop and jumpers of all skill levels and ages are welcome to sign up for the jump rope skill workshop.

Come and Learn!
The first 200 attendees will leave with a new jump rope and instructor candidates will receive a $15.00 guide to teaching Jump Rope. All will leave with new skills and a better understanding of jump rope as a life-long fitness activity as well as a competitive sport.

At the Event, May 8th:

• 8:30 AM: check-in and jump rope distribution
• 9:00 AM: Warm –up and Introductions
• 9:15 AM: Group assignments
• 9:30-12 Noon : Single Rope Instruction
• 12 Noon: Lunch (bring your own!)
• 1 PM -3PM: Long Rope and Double Dutch Instruction
• 3-4PM: Closing Show by jumpers and Kangaroo Kids

Drinks, snacks and souvenirs will be sold at concession stands during the event.

Must Haves: Sneakers, lunch, rope (just in case) and Printed Proof of AAU Membership and membership #, for insurance purposes.