On 19 March 2022, the IJRU BOD met in its regularly scheduled board meeting to discuss the Russia sanctions as recommended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 28 Feb 2022.  

The board made the decision to enact the following sanctions.

1. The IJRU, being consistent with the IOC published directive, will not invite, or allow the participation of Russian athletes and officials in any international sports competitions and events until further notice, effective immediately. 

2. Russian officials in all positions, committees, and subcommittees are suspended from their post in the IJRU until further notice, effective immediately. 

These sanctions were taken with the utmost consideration for the athletes, officials, and our global organization governance duties. Many IJRU members are recognized by their respective National Olympic Committees (NOCs) with similar sanctions in place. Lack of sanctions on IJRU’s account could result in additional member challenges and athlete participation within IJRU and events.  Additionally, key stakeholders and IJRU affiliates within the global sport community have enacted similar sanctions with calls to International Federations (IFs) to follow the global sport order.   

Although Russian athletes and officials are temporarily suspended from international representation, IJRU has not revoked the Russia Federation membership and still supports their local/ national level events. As we stay in close contact with our Russian member, we recognize that many of the Russian people are caught in the middle of this humanitarian crises, thus membership and support continue at the national level.

In conclusion, we ask our community for understanding and empathy toward all. Our sport has not had to consider these types of issues in our past. However, as IJRU continues to solidify its position in within the Olympic movement, our governance scope must follow suite.

Sincerely
Shaun Hamilton
IJRU President

Firstly, our thoughts and prayers are with our athletes and their families, wherever you are. We sincerely hope your family and friends are safe and not deeply affected by the current events which are taking place in the Ukraine and Russia.

In accordance with IJRU’s values and principles, we condemn the acts of war that continue to escalate in the Ukraine by the Russian and Belarus governments. The global sporting community is responding to this humanitarian crisis by aligning with the IOC statement issued on 28 February:

The IOC recommendations are clear and calls for strong action against Russia and Belarus to be taken as quickly as possible.

• The IOC EB (Executive Board) recommends that International Sports Federations and sports event organisers not to invite or allow the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in international competitions.

• The IOC EB maintains its urgent recommendation not to organise any sports event in Russia or Belarus, issued on 25 February 2022.

See Full IOC Statement

IJRU has and continues to align with the Olympic Movement. Many of our member nations have achieved sportingrecognitionandaresubjecttotheirNOCspoliciesandsanctions. The IJRU Executive Committee and Board of Directors will determine the appropriate sanctions as we seek the proper guidance from our affiliated groups and associations within the Olympic Movement as soon as possible.

Again, we wish to express our heartfelt sympathies to the courageous people of Ukraine and surrounding impacted nations and their people.

Sincerely,
Shaun Hamilton
IJRU President

IJRU Statement

In order for IJRU to achieve success, we need the help and support of our members and the entire global jump rope/rope skipping community. Although we’ve come a long way in the past year, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done on an ongoing basis to help our organization function and achieve further success.

Committee positions

IJRU is currently accepting nominations for the Ethics Panel, Technical Committees, Technical Congress, Medical Committee, Anti-Doping Panel and Disciplinary
Pane.

Application deadline

Please send your completed application to info@ijru.sport by March 15, 2022. All applications will be reviewed by the IJRU Board of Directors. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

Thank you for your application!

We are excited to announce the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) and the International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) will signing an MOU that will officially bring the sport of jump rope to Jamaica and launch a Caribbean spark of jump rope in the region.

Join us live on Wednesday, 19 January 2022 at 19:00 UTC with Mr. Christopher Samuda (JOA President) and Mr. Shaun Hamilton (IJRU President) as they sign this historic MOU and outline the health benefits and social intervention the sport will have in Jamaica.

Watch the signing live!

We are happy to announce the release schedule for the 2021 VWC, DDC and Junior series of events and results. The Senior dates will be published soon as well. 

We thank you all for your patience as IJRU has been working tirelessly with our production company remotely to produce 9 shows from over 2 800 entries containing over 17 000 scores. We learned a lot along the way—the scale and complexity of this global virtual event helped us build new systems and capabilities. We identified ways to streamline the process for future events. 

We are able to communicate when the shows and results will be posted. Set your calendars for the following dates and times.  The shows and results will be release at https://results.ijru.sport

Show Publish Times

Double Dutch Contest World: Saturday January 15th 10:00 UTC
JWC Speed/Power: Friday January 21st 12:00 (noon) UTC
JWC Freestyle 1 (SRIF, SRPF, SRTF): Saturday January 22nd 10:00 UTC
JWC Freestyle 2 (WPF, DDSF, DDPF): Saturday January 22nd 12:00 (noon) UTC
JWC All-Around: Sunday January 23rd 12:00 (noon) UTC WC

We want to thank our athletes, coaches, NGB leaders, families, volunteers and extended team for their hard work on this first IJRU Virtual Championship.  

Dennis Canady passed away Nov 15th, 2021. Dennis was a lifelong contributor to the sport of jump rope. He served and lead USA jump rope for over a decade. He was also a co-founder of the the World Jump Rope Federation.

His pioneering of technological advances in our sport shaped our sport’s future and led multiple jump rope initiatives and organizations. Dennis, husband to Amy Canady, devoted their time, energy and resources to the growth and expansion of our sport through Hot Dog USA and East African jump rope development. Countless athletes, teams and organizations have benefited from the contributions of Mr. Canady.

The jump rope world has lost a brilliant and joyful soul. Rest In Peace Mr. Dennis Canady. Our hearts and minds are with the Canady family.

Between July 1 and July 12, 2021, athletes from across the global jump rope/rope skipping community cast their votes virtually in the first International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) Athlete Council election. Approximately 200 athletes, representing 16 countries registered to vote in the election. The newly formed Athlete Council will represent the athlete voice in the sport of jump rope/rope skipping.  

IJRU President, Shaun Hamilton offers words of congratulations and advice as the Athlete Council begins their work: 

“It is fantastic to see the high turnout of athletes participating in the Athlete Council election. The work and responsibility of the Council is so important as this group will represent and support athletes in all stages of their lives. I know that the IJRU Athlete Council is in very good hands. As members of the Athlete Council, you represent all athletes from around the world, so do your best to better understand all viewpoints, listen, act and support our community to the best of your ability.”

Meet your Athlete Council representatives

Please join us in congratulating the following individuals as our inaugural Athlete Council members.

Ho Chu Ting

Elena Astakhova

Eri Shibata

Ilyes Debbah

Noah Mancuso

Taylor Nicholson

Taylor Thompson

Thomas Cunningham

Thank you to all candidates 

We had an impressive list of candidates step forward for this role and we would like to thank each of the candidates. The future of our sport looks very bright!  

About the Athletes Council 

For more information about the roles and responsibilities of the Athlete Council, please review the Athlete Council Charter. We will keep you posted on future activities and initiatives developed by our athletes as we move forward. 

The sport of jump rope/rope skipping lost a giant this week. Billy Jackson, a long-time athlete and performer passed away on September 23, 2021 at the age of 32. Billy was well-known throughout the global jump rope/rope skipping community as a gifted athlete, dancer, choreographer and performer. He began jumping at a young age with the Jazzy Jumpers from Louisiana in the United Sates and went on to win US National and World Jump Rope Grand World titles.

Under the lights

Billy thrived on the stage. With his dynamic personality, energy and enthusiasm, Billy commanded attention. He performed with Saltare on America’s Best Dance Crew and with Flight Crew Jump Rope on America’s Got Talent. He also toured the United States with Cirque Dreams. 

Check out these performances to see Billy in action! 

Remembering and celebrating Billy

Athletes, teammates and organizations took to social media this week to remember and celebrate the life of Billy Jackson. It is clear from the outpouring on social media, how much Billy means to the jump rope/rope skipping community.

Flight Crew posted on Instagram about the immense impact that Billy had on their team:

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Chad Rankin, close friend, teammate and pairs partner of Billy Jackson shared the following message on Instagram:

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Devin Meek, who performed with Billy, shared a compilation video that captures Billy’s humour and spirit:

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Thank you, Billy 

Our thoughts are with Billy’s family and close friends during this difficult time. We would like to thank Billy for sharing his world with the jump rope/rope skipping community. You were taken too soon, but your spirit will live on each time we pick up a rope or step onto a stage. 

The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) is excited to announce that the Asian Jump Rope Union (AJRU) has been recognized as the official continental organization representing Asia within the sport of jump rope/rope skipping. This unanimous decision was made by the IJRU Board of Directors at the August 14, 2021 Board of Directors meeting. 

Shaun Hamilton, President of IJRU, stated: 

"IJRU welcomes AJRU with open arms and we are excited for this development in Asia. Mr. Michael Chan, AJRU President, and his team have done a great job in organizing the Asian region into an effective organization. Congratulations are in order and we look forward to partnering with AJRU in the future."

When asked about this announcement, Michael Chan, the President of AJRU, gave the following remarks:

This is mark stone for Asian Jump Rope Sports. Thanks for support from IJRU and Jump Rope community. AJRU has the same vision as IJRU, will work closely with IJRU as IJRU’s continental organization,and work with all Asian members to move Jump Rope sports forward in Asia.

About the AJRU

You can follow the AJRU on Facebook to learn more about the organization, sport development and upcoming events in the Asian region.

Looking for your next jump rope/rope skipping challenge? Enter the Jump Rope Games! This is a free online event hosted by our partner Elite SRS. The International Jump Rope Union is excited to sponsor this fun event. All you need is a public Instagram account, a rope and passion for the sport of jump rope/rope skipping.  

How do I join the Jump Rope Games? 

Follow these instructions to enter the Jump Rope Games: 

1. Visit the Jump Rope Games website 

2. Select the games you want to enter 

3. Follow the video guidelines and submission instructions 

Submissions are open from July 16 to August 16, 2021 and voting begins on July 16. 

What are the challenge events and details? 

The Jump Rope Games include the Speed Games: 

• Double Under 30 

• Double Dutch 30 

• Speed 30 

 And, the Freestyle Games: 

• Tangle Test 

• Tangle Test Duet 

• Power Hour 

• Freestyle 

• Freestyle Duet 

• Double Dutch Freestyle 

• Jump Anywhere 

Vote for your favourite entries! 

The Jump Rope Games officially open on July 16! You can begin submitting videos and vote for your favourite entries.

What are the challenge rules? 

Check out the Jump Rope Games rules before you submit your videos and make sure to follow the instructions provided. 

IJRU has been approved by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as an official Signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code.  This announcement is a major milestone for IJRU and is the latest step in the ongoing development of the sport of jump rope.  

As the governing body for jump rope/ rope skipping, we are excited to work closely with WADA, to develop and implement policies in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and International standards.

WADA was founded to bring consistency to anti-doping policies and regulations within sports organisations and Anti-Doping Organisations around the world and oversees and works in cooperation with each stakeholder groups to ensure the protection of clean athletes. Approval as a Code Signatory is also a further step for GAISF Membership and paves the way for the continued progression of IJRU in the journey within the Olympic movement and family.  

IJRU President, Shaun Hamilton said:

“IJRU is excited to become a World Anti-Doping Code Signatory and to join the global community in the fight against unhealthy and unethical practices in sport.  We aspire to protect the integrity of sport and to permit athletes to compete fairly in a doping-free environment. We are determined to ensure a level playing field for all athletes and be a sport that follows WADA’s vision where athletes can participate in a doping-free sporting environment. We are grateful for the continued support of WADA, the ITA and GAISF, whose experience and expertise has been essential to IJRUs development of a robust anti-doping program.” 

We need your help! The International Jump Rope Union has recently partnered with Farrell Sports Worldwide to help develop a global sponsorship strategy that will enable IJRU to promote and develop the sport at the global level. We are doing market research to learn more about what the global jump rope/rope skipping community values and how we can position our sport within the global marketplace.

Why should I take the survey?

The feedback from this survey will help us better understand our members, partners and fans. This survey will aid the sport in our strategy to grow corporate partners, media partners and commercial activity for the sport.

How long will it take to complete the survey?

This survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and at the end you can have a chance to win prizes from the IJRU. All responses will remain anonymous.

Thank you!

We would like to thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The more we know about the global jump rope/rope skipping community, the better we can position our sport for growth, development and long-lasting success.

The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) Board of Directors met virtually on April 24, 2021. Review our board meeting highlights to stay informed. 

IJRU welcomes Dr. Mitra Rouhi as new board member 

Dr. Mitra Rouhi is the founder and President of the Iranian Rope skipping Association under the umbrella of Iran’s Sport for All Federation and Ministry of Sport. Her activity is focused on the development of jump rope/rope skipping and using the potential of this sport to increase physical activity.  

She has also been a member of the TAFISA Board of Directors since 2005 and received the TAFISA World Award for the development of sport for all in 2002 and the Anita Ghosh Award for the development of women's sport for all in 2019. 

Athlete Council elections update 

We are currently preparing for the first IJRU Athlete Council elections. In order to vote in the election, you need to register to vote by completing our Voter Registration form. We encourage all eligible athletes to register and participate in the election. You are eligible to vote if you:  

• Are 16 years of age or older,  

• Have competed in a past FISAC-IRSF or WJRF world championships or if you’ve qualified for the upcoming 2021 IJRU Virtual World Championships,  

• Are a member in good standing with your National Governing Body 

It is important for all eligible IJRU athletes to vote because:  

• If you don't vote, you’ll let others make the decision about who will be the athlete representatives in the sport  

• It gives you an opportunity to be a part of the decision-making that effects your sporting and non-sporting life on an international level.   

This committee will be liaising directly with IJRU to ensure that concerns of all athletes world-wide are addressed. As an IJRU athlete, you should care about who will be speaking on your behalf. 

World Championships registration is due June 1 

Deposits are due for the IJRU Virtual World Championship Series on June 1, 2021. Please make sure that your National Governing Body is following along with the registration schedule and deadlines. Each NGB will need to enter the number of athletes and judges into the IJRU registration system by June 1, 2021. 

Jump rope commercial strategy survey

IJRU has begun working with sport industry experts to develop a sponsorship strategy. We have decided to partner with Farrell Sports Worldwide to help develop a global sponsorship strategy that will enable IJRU to promote and develop the sport at the global level.

Your feedback from this survey will help IJRU better understand its members, partners and fans. This survey will aid the sport in our strategy to grow corporate partners, media partners and commercial activity for the sport. This survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and at the end you can have a chance to win prizes from the IJRU. All responses will remain anonymous.

IJRU event calendar 

IJRU is in the process of developing an event calendar that will outline when major international events will take place over the next four years. This will help our members and continental organizations prepare for upcoming events. Each NGB, can send representatives to the IJRU NGB Boot Camp where we will announce our event calendar.

Privacy Policy 

The Board of Directors approved a Privacy Policy for IJRU. This policy outlines how personal information is collected and stored by the International Jump Rope Union and ensures that we protect the privacy of individuals who register for IJRU events. Please review the Privacy Policy for more information. 

New Technical Committee member

We are pleased to announce that Cassaundra Bonelli from France will join the Single Rope Committee within the IJRU Technical Committees. Bonelli is a former jump rope athlete who currently is working with the Federation Francaise De Double Dutch on judge training and growth and development.  

We are excited to announce the International Jump Rope Challenge! This challenge aims to empower individuals from all over the world to get fit while having fun with friends, family and a jump rope. Registered participants will be challenged to complete 10,000 jumps between May 24 and June 23.

Registration will open shortly. Be sure to follow us on social media or subscribe to our email list so you can get notified as soon as we open the registration. Once you register, you’ll get access to: 

• An event website with personal dashboard where you can log your jumps throughout the month 

• A global leaderboard where you can see how you compare to other participants 

• A team leaderboard, where groups can join together and challenge other groups

Challenge yourself and change lives

With each individual who registers for the Challenge, IJRU will donate a rope to a member NGB. These ropes can be used by our members to help spread the sport of jump rope at the local level. Those who complete the Challenge will get an event t-shirt to celebrate their accomplishment. 

Join a 24-hour virtual jump rope class on June 23

The International Jump Rope Challenge will finish on Olympic Day - June 23, 2021. To celebrate Olympic Day and the end of the Challenge, IJRU will be hosting a 24-hour virtual jump rope class. This class will be led by professional jump rope/rope skipping athletes from around the word. Stay tuned for more information!

Our partner

We would like to thank EliteSRS for partnering with the International Jump Rope Union and helping us make this event a success. EliteSRS will be the source for the rope donations and t-shirts.

The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) Board of Directors met virtually on March 20, 2021. Review our board meeting highlights to stay informed.  

Board Member Updates 

The following members of the IJRU Board of Directors have departed from the board of directors:  

• Ron Kappert - Pan American Representative 

• Naruep Jukping – Asia Representative 

• Hanno Kramer - European Representative 

We would like to thank them for their many years of service to the sport of jump rope/rope skipping in general, and to the International Jump Rope Union in particular.  

Welcome to Patricia Muñiz - Mexico – Pan America 

We are excited to announce the appointment of Patricia Muñiz as a new Pan American Representative on the IJRU Board of Directors. Muniz comes to IJRU with a Law Degree, Masters in Sports Management and Masters in Sports Law.  

She has written extensively on sports law and women in sports law and she has a black belt in Martial Arts. Muniz will be an asset to the IJRU as she shares her expertise to help us reach new heights in our sport.  

IJRU Appoints Legal Representative  

It is with great pleasure that we announce Ekaterina Libova as the IJRU Interim Legal Representative (Management). In this role, Libova will serve as the Chair of the Legal Committee and sit on the Executive Committee.  

Ethics Panel Chair Appointed 

Alyssa Ciancio has been appointed as the Interim Ethics Panel Chair on the IJRU Ethics Panel. This appointment was confirmed by the Board of Directors and is outlined in section 9.2 of the Ethics Panel Charter. Ciancio is currently attending Queen’s Law School in Ontario, Canada and she has been involved in the sport of jump rope as an athlete and coach since 2003.  

IJRU Special Events Development Liaison – Nadia Aidli 

In recognition of her unique skills, networking and development capabilities, and upon request of the IJRU President, the IJRU BOD confirmed the special designation of “IJRU Special Events Development Liaison” to Nadia Aidli. In this role, Aidli will work to: 

• Develop key relationships with global multi-sport events that jump rope/rope skipping can take part in 

• Organizationally develop the sport of jump rope/rope skipping in French speaking countries 

IJRU Continues to Grow 

At the March board meeting, we approved three new IJRU members all with Observer status: 

• Netherlands - Nederlandse Rope Skipping Organisatie 

• Barbados - Rope Jumping Barbados 

• Peru - Federación Deportiva Peruana de Salto con Cuerda 

View a complete list of IJRU member countries. 

IJRU Signs Intellectual Property Agreements 

Providing our members with access to new technologies will help the sport of jump rope/rope skipping grow and will allow our NGBs to host world-class, professional events and competitions. We’ve recently signed and approved a series of intellectual property agreements to make jump rope technologies widely available.  

Beginning on January 1, 2022, all IJRU technologies will be available to our member NGBs. The agreements include the following technologies: 

1. Registration Portal 

2. Scoring System 

3. Live Results 

4. Video Hub 

5. JumpRopeJudge Application 

These platforms are fully integrated to the IJRU scoring system, making it easier than ever to host a jump rope event.  

Please stay tuned for more information about the cost and how to access these technologies. We are in the process of working out how these will be rolled out to our members.  

Sponsorship Strategy 

At our January 2021 virtual board retreat, we identified the establishment of a sponsorship strategy as one of the key components of Marketing and Promotions. To achieve this goal, IJRU has begun working with sport industry experts to develop a sponsorship strategy.  IJRU has decided to partner with Farrell Sports World Wide to help develop a global sponsorship strategy that will enable IJRU to meet new financial targets and continue to promote and develop the sport at the global level.  

Are you a competitive jump rope/rope skipping athlete? Voter registration is now open for the upcoming International Jump Rope Union Athlete Council Election. Make sure to register so you can have your voice heard. 

Members of the Athletes' Council will represent athletes within the sport. They support athletes in their sporting and non-sporting careers, and act as the cumulative athlete's voice to the IJRU Board of Directors.  

Register by May 28, 2021 

You need to register by May 28, 2021 to be eligible to vote during the upcoming election.  

Who is eligible to register and vote? 

You are eligible to vote if you: 

• Are 16 years of age or older, 

• Have competed in a past FISAC-IRSF or WJRF world championships or if you’ve qualified for the upcoming 2021 IJRU Virtual World Championships, 

• Are a member in good standing with your National Governing Body 

Why should I register to vote? 

You must register in order to vote in the upcoming IJRU Athlete Council Elections. It is important for all eligible IJRU athletes to vote because: 

• If you don't vote, you’ll let others make the decision about who will be the athlete representatives in the sport 

• It gives you an opportunity to be a part of the decision-making that effects your sporting and non-sporting life on an international level.  

This committee will be liaising directly with IJRU to ensure that concerns of all athletes world-wide are addressed. As an IJRU athlete, you should care about who will be speaking on your behalf. 

Stay tuned 

We will be announcing the Athlete Council candidates in June 2021. Please check back for more information and make sure to get to know each of the candidates so you can make an informed decision. 

Complete the voter registration form

The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) Board of Directors met virtually on February 20, 2021. Review our board meeting highlights to stay informed.   

Virtual World Championship timeline change

The Board of Directors with advice from the Championship Organizing Committee, has decided to push back the timeline for the IJRU 2021 Virtual Word Championship Series. This decision was made after surveying our members to learn how the pandemic was impacting their ability to gather, train and qualify for the World Championships. View the updated timeline on our events page. The new timeline provides National Governing Bodies with additional time to register and submit videos for the tournament.

New member  

We are pleased to introduce the Rope Jumping Federation of Guatemala as the newest member of IJRU. Guatemala will become a member with Observer status. View a complete list of members.

Membership status update 

We recognize the impact that COVID-19 is having on our members. Typically, the membership status of all provisional and observational members is assessed and reviewed every 2 years as outlined in section 9.4 of the IJRU Constitution. 

In order to help our National Governing Bodies (NGBs), we've pushed back the membership review phase to 2022 for all NGBs who become IJRU members in 2019. We hope this additional time will help our provisional and observational members meet the specific requirements necessary in order to reach full membership status. 

To remain in good standing, all NGBs need to pay their membership dues by March 31, 2021. 

Board retreat and strategic planning 

The IJRU Board of Directors met in January, 2021 for a 2-day virtual strategic planning meeting. During this meeting, we worked to set specific targets to help achieve the priorities outlined in the Strategic Plan. Our priorities include: 

• Financial management 

• Governance 

• Events 

• Communications 

• People 

• Marketing and promotions 

This was a productive meeting and we now have clear guidelines to help move our strategic priorities forward. 

2021 General Congress date

Mark your calendars! IJRU will hold the next General Congress virtually on December 11, 2021. The General Congress meeting is open to all members in good standing. During the meeting, we’ll discuss important business and updates for our sport and members are given the opportunity to review and vote on governing documents.  

Music rights webinar 

IJRU hosted a music rights webinar on February 5 and 6, 2021 to discuss music licensing in the sport of jump rope/rope skipping. We were joined by CllicknClear – an online music licensing platform, who provided instructions on how to access and licence music. If you missed the webinar, we encourage you to watch the recording to stay informed. 

TAFISA Mission 2030 Workshop 

As a member of TAFISA, IJRU has the opportunity to participate in the TAFISA Mission 2030 Workshop. The first workshop is about Gender Equality and will take place on March 8, 2021 at 14:00 UTC. We encourage all of our members to take part in this free online educational workshop.  

The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) hosted a music rights webinar on February 5 and 6, 2021 to discuss music licensing in the sport of jump rope/rope skipping. The webinar included a presentation from ClicknClear who provided instructions on how to access and licence music through their online platform.

We would like to thank ClicknClear and all those who attended. This is an important topic and it is important that we respect the music rights of the artists and writers who create music.

Watch the recording

Did you miss the webinar? Not to worry, we recorded the presentation for everyone to watch.

The International Jump Rope Union (IJRU) and the Olympic Channel have announced a collaboration agreement. Through this partnership, IJRU will work with the Olympic Channel to broadcast and promote a series of jump rope events through event coverage, highlights, magazine shows, news coverage, and original programming.

“We are excited to welcome the IJRU to the Olympic Channel,” said Mark Parkman, general manager of the Olympic Channel. “The Olympic Channel platform continues to evolve and provide more exposure and reach for a number of sports to our global audience.”

This presents a major opportunity for the sport of jump rope/rope skipping, the IJRU, and our member federations. With the support of the Olympic Channel, IJRU will be able to reach a broader global audience, increase engagement, and promote our sport and athletes alongside those within the Olympic Movement.

“We are honoured to be in partnership with the Olympic Channel and the wider Olympic Movement and we are excited for the opportunity to provide greater exposure to our sport, amazing athletes and members.” said Shaun Hamilton, president of the International Jump Rope Union. “Through this partnership, we hope to highlight this fun sport’s athleticism and creativity.”

About the Olympic Channel

The Olympic Channel is a multi-platform global media destination where fans can discover, engage and share in the power of sport and the excitement of the Olympic Games all year round. Offering original programming, news, live sports events and highlights, the Olympic Channel provides additional exposure for sports and athletes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in 12 languages. Visit the Olympic Channel or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Olympic Channel and IJRU Official Press Release

The use of music in our sport has become foundational to freestyle routines as well as general production of our events. As a result, we must act responsibly in respecting the music rights of the artists and writers who create the music. International Federations (IFs) from all sports have had to address the use of copyrighted music in their events. 

To solve this problem, IJRU has partnered with a reputable music rights service, ClicknClear - a professional music industry licensing company with the backing of music industry rightsholders. We encourage our members to explore this resource and learn more about music rights and licences. 

Attend an upcoming music rights webinar  

To help you understand music licensing and to find out how to access and licence music through, ClicknClear, we invite you to attend an upcoming webinar. 

We’ll be holding two music rights webinars at the following dates and times: 

• February 5 at 10:00 a.m. UTC 

• February 6 at 1:00 p.m. UTC 

What do I need to know for the World Championships?

Athletes and teams will not be required to purchase music licences in order to compete this year, however, we encourage you learn about music rights and purchase your music through ClicknClear.

Benefits of licensing music 

Here are some key benefits for athletes and our sport as a whole:  

• Obtain official music industry licenses at a pre-cleared affordable rate that is far lower than you could achieve individually. 

• Instantly license music via ClicknClear’s website – pay and receive the license immediately. 

• Legally create a music mix to accompany your routine, protecting yourself and the sport as a whole. 

• Additional video rights become available for further licensing by IJRU and other competition organizers. 

• Share jump rope/rope skipping content online using your freestyle music, to help grow our sport. 

• ClicknClear gives a legal indemnity with each license to their music. 

 About ClicknClear 

Navigating global music rights can be an overwhelming task. To solve this problem, IJRU has partnered with a reputable music rights service, ClicknClear.   

ClicknClear is a professional music industry licensing company with the backing of music industry rightsholders – they have created a one-stop online marketplace where you can quickly and easily license from a large and rapidly-growing catalogue of great original music with the all the rights you need to use in your sports mix, alongside your performances. 

ClicknClear has many genres of music, as well as music from around the world. You’ll find tracks from iconic and current stars as well as up and coming artists and producers.  

When teams license music from ClicknClear for their mix, IJRU and other competition organisers are  then able to license the further online music rights we need to help popularize our sport and eliminate the need to mute video or live streams of performances.