Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA
Director: Cindy Tomaszewski
9601 Winton Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
YMCA Cincinnati Rope Twisters
"The sport of Double Dutch is blossoming into one in which youth of every background can develop and display their skills. The YMCA Cincinnati Rope Twisters League formed in 1992 following successful Double Dutch programs launched at branches such as the West End YMCA which began in 1986. Girls and boys from kindergarten through high school participate in this year long opportunity. Youth travel both in and out of state as they participate and/or perform in demonstrations, city/state/world competitions and workshops. Drug awareness, Social Skills, Teen pregnancy and even hygiene are all topics presented in a Double Dutch forum. Cincinnati YMCA leaders have realized from the beginning that the heightening of athletic ability is only one need that the Double Dutch League could address."
Donations - World Tournament
Our team is working extremely hard to raise over $6,000 in 2 short months. Your kind donation will be used to pay for food, transportation, lodging and competition fees for the June 12th - 14th tournament in Sumter, SC. We are working to send 16 jumpers to the tournament. We greatly appreciate all donations. A receipt for your donation will be provided to you via e-mail by Paypal once your transaction is complete. Thanks for your support.
How To Make A Donation
To Make a Donation Please Click on the Donate Button Below. Your Donation will be immediately credited to the PCY Double Dutch Team Account. All payments are processed using Paypal's secure website.
Double Dutch Basics Worshop
The PCY Double Dutch Cincinnati Rope Twisters will be hosting a
Workshop to teach Double Dutch.
When: 5/31/08 and 6/7/08 - (10am-12pm)
Where: Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA Lodge
Who: The workshop is open to all children in grades K – 12
Cost: $10.00/child/workshop (Both workshops will teach the same skills. You have the option to attend both workshops)
Please register at the Front Desk or at the Workshop
The Workshop will include the following:
• What is Double Dutch and how are you judged?
• A Demonstration from some of our Advanced Jumpers
• How to properly enter and exit the ropes
• How to turn for your jumper
• Basic Freestyle routine
• Information on how to sign up for the 2008-2009 season
All Teams Headed to World
Congratulations to ALL of our teams who competed in the State of Ohio competiton on April 12th 2008. Our team performed very well in the competition. As a result ALL of our teams will be competing in the World Tournament being held June 12th - June 14th in Sumter, SC. The following teams will be competing:
Blue Diamonds - Dana, Kayla and John Allen
Da Nati Blues - Lamiah, Jasmine B and Alex
Blue Divas - Johneece, Aaliyah and Gabrielle
Blue Divas II - Johneece, Aaliyah, Gabrielle and McKenzie
Simply Sophisticated - Tiara, Briana, Jasmine A and Jazmine S
The coaches are extremely proud of each and every jumper. You really gave it your all and as a result you will be competing for a World title. We wish all teams the best of luck.
Donations/Fundraisers
Thank you for visiting our website. As we prepare for the City/State and World Double Dutch competitionsin March, April and June 2008, we are extremely concerned with financing the events. We are a non-profit organization and we work diligently throughout the year to raise funds for competition fees, transportation, lodging and other necessities for our jumpers. We really appreciate the help that our parents provide to our jumpers. If you or your business are interested in helping our team to cover the costs associated with competing in the City/State and World Double Dutch competitions (monetary donations, gift cards, discounts, fundraiser ideas) please e-mail Coach Shannon at smalone11@cinci.rr.com We greatly appreciate any support that you or your business can provide to the team.
Shannon Malone
Shannon is the Head Coach with over 6 years of coaching experience. She began her coaching career at SABIS International Academy. During her first year at SABIS her team placed 1st at the 2001 World Competition. Since then Shannon has taken 2 additional teams to the World competition. She attended the 2007 ADDL Conference where she achieved National Certification in Coaching and Floor Judging.
Crystal Brown
Crystal is an Assistant Coach with over 4 years of coaching experience. She completed her Master's degree in Business Administration in 2007. She attended the 2007 ADDL Conference where she achieved National Certification in Coaching, Floor Judging, Scorekeeping and Freestyle. She is certified in CPR & AED through the American Heart Association.
Trina Levins
Trina is an Assistant Coach with over 5 years of coaching experience. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University. While at Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA she has taken 2 teams to the World Competition.
Miriam Lyons
Miriam is an Assistant Coach with over 3 years of coaching experience. She began as a volunteer Official for Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA. She attended the 2007 ADDL Conference where she achieved National Certification in Coaching and Floor Judging. She is certified in CPR & AED through the American Heart Association.
2007-2008 Season
Registration for the 2007-2008 Double Dutch season has closed. If you were not able to participate this year we look forward to hearing from you during our next season. Open Registration will begin towards the end of August 2008. Current fees are $75.00 (members) and $85.00 (non-members) - subject to change. Jumpers are given shoes and a T-Shirt to keep. Uniforms are provided for competitions. Jumpers range from Kindergarten to High School. Jumpers compete on one of 3 levels (beginner, intermediate or advanced). Beginner jumpers compete individually and are given the opportunity to win 1st, 2nd or 3rd place based on their skill in compulsary and speed. Intermediate and Advanced jumpers compete in both the City and State competition. They compete against other teams based upon grade level. Each team is comprised of 3 jumpers (singles) or 4 jumpers (doubles). Based upon the State competition results the 1st place teams may be invited to compete at the World competition held in Sumter, SC in June 2008.
Jumpers learn to work together as a team and they learn basic to advanced jumping skills. Academics are highly stressed in our program. We encourage parent participation. Parents are also given the opportunity to learn judging skills as we compete in our local competiitions. We have started off this year with great enthusiasm. We look forward to having an eventful season.