04/18/2026
Team tryout information for 2026-2027
Dublin Sparks Jump Rope Team 2026-2027
The Dublin Sparks Jump Team is a TRAVEL: competitive, and performance team.
Students entering grades 2 through 12 in Dublin City Schools and the surrounding areas
may try-out for the team. Jumpers will be expected to attend events both within and
outside the state for the season. The season runs from September through April/May.
Approximate cost $300 (does not include uniform or registration fees)
Try-out expectations:
Jumpers will need to be in t-shirt, shorts/leggings and appropriate athletic shoes and hair tied back. Please
bring a water bottle.
Dates:
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May 11 and 12, 6-8 pm in the SCE gym ( $5)
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Jumpers must attend both of the following dates to try-out at Scottish Corners Elementary. This
is a closed try-out so no parents will be permitted to stay. Those students trying out will enter
through door 5 on the left and at the end of practice/try-outs students will be walked out by a
coach.
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On the 12th at the end, Jumpers will receive a letter letting them know whether they have made
the team or not.
* Jumpers can be released from try-outs at any time during the above dates.
Requirements: If requirements are not met, no try-out will be permitted.
1. Register for Try-outs - Due May 6 by noon
2. Routine: have this ready to go for May 11 try-out
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New jumpers- Short rope routine with 10 tricks performed 1x memorized with good
transitions and flow.
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Current jumpers- short rope routine with 20 tricks performed 1x memorized with good
transitions and flow.
3. Reference forms: Students will also need 2 forms completed online by a community
member/teacher who would attest to the jumper's character and leadership qualities. This may not
be a family member. Due: May 6 by noon.
Skills suggestions:
• Short Rope Skills-variety of skills
• Partner Skills- face to face, 1 in 1 out, side by side
• Long rope- jumping and turning, front door and back door
• Double dutch- jumping and turning
Coaching Contact: Traci Grissom- [email protected]