The Rope Skipping Federation of Nigeria has set its sights on grassroots development.
The Rope Skipping Federation is set to build a formidable structure for grassroots development.
Recall that the federation organized the maiden edition of the Rope Skipping League in Ondo State.
Nine clubs featured are Boltad Rope Skipping Club, Synergy Rope Skipping Club, Amabutho Jumpers, and Kemrose Rope Skipping Club.
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The Rope Skipping Federation of Nigeria have set sights on grassroots development.
Others include Vincenzo Rope Skipping Club, Kings Rope Skipping Club, and Oyemekun Knights Jump Rope Club, while the rest are JC Rope Skipping Club and LEMA Rope Skipping Club.
The four-week-long league held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Ondo State Sports Complex Akure on May 1st, 2023.
Solomon Philip the second Nigeria GWR holder and Captain of JC Rope Skipping Club also proved his presence by propelling his club to secure second position, while Kemros Rope Skipping Club finished third of the table.
The Federation President, Dayo Oyewo, disclosed that they have started with a league for a test run.
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The four-week-long league held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Ondo State Sports Complex Akure commenced with Coaches and Judges courses on May 1st, 2023.
He said, "Yes, we are working on that. We're designing a league system for the world body to adopt. We tested the intro here in Nigeria, using Ondo State for the pilot, and it was awesome. Once it's adopted by the international body, many Rope Skipping clubs will spring up all over the world.
"Then Skippers can move from One Club to another on a deal. That's the vision we have for them. Infact One of the clubs, JC Rope Skipping Club has been adopted by a Nigerian living in the United States.
"So the Nigeria Rope Skipping Federation is building a formidable structure that will create a career pathway for Rope Skippers all over the world."