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."
PCY World Champions 2008
Congratulations to all of our teams. They did a terrific job at the World Competition in Sumter, SC. 3 of our 4 team passed the elimination round and competed on 6/14/08 for the World Title. The results are as follows:
Blu Divaz II - 7th Grade (doubles) - 1st place (World Champs)
Da Nati Blues - 6th Grade (singles) - 5th place (World Champs)
Blu Divaz - 7th Grade (singles) - 3rd place (World Champs)
Simply Sophisticated - HS - 10th place
2008 World Champions - Blue Divaz II
The Blue Divaz II placed 1st in the World Competition. Gabrielle, McKenzie, Johneece and Aaliyah. We are so proud of each of the girls. Please congratulate them when you see them wearing their World Champion jackets.
2008 World Champions - Da Nati Blues
Da Nati Blues worked really hard and faced 11 tough teams in the World Competition. They placed 5th overall which qualifies them as World Champions. Only the top 5 teams are considered World Champions. Congratulations to Da Nati Blues Alex, Jasmine B and Lamiah.
2008 World Champions - Blue Divaz
The Blue Divaz placed 4th during the elimination round and ended the Competition as 3rd place World Champions. Gabrielle, Johneece and Aaliyah. They worked hard this year and all of their hard work paid off.
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.