Welcome to the 30th season of the Jumpkins! Established in 1987 by Mr. Ken Hirth, we encourage healthy and active lifestyles as the best way to prevent heart disease. We primarily perform a local schools to get them excited for their jump rope for heart events. Tryouts are held in April from the upcoming August-March season.
Practice Schedule: Q1August
15th- Monday 22nd- Monday 29th- Monday September 5th Labor Day- NO PRACTICE 12th- Monday 19th- Monday 26th- Monday October 3rd- Monday 10th- Fall Break- NO PRACTICE All practices end promptly at 4pm. |
Performance Schedule
August 30th @ VSE- Gallatin
ALL JUMPKINS (optional) 2-song performance for the Hot Diggity Dog Night. Event 5-8, performance time TBD. Parent transportation. October 29th @ Centennial Park- Nashville ALL JUMPKINS (optional, no jumping) Support Vena Stuart's own Emma Jo Cheyne at the Nashville Buddy Walk. Attending members will be registered as a part of her "school team". We will support her from the side lines during the walk. Time 10am-3pm. Parent transportation. |
ExpectationsAttendance
Be at practice, every day. Frequency of unexcused absences is considered when scheduling performances Teacher Support Homeroom teachers give approval for performance attendance based on what is planned for class that day. Also based on classwork and homework being current. Grades No performances with grades lower than a "C". Progress reports and report cards are checked when available. Conduct Positive attitude and appropriate behavior is expected at all times. Failure to follow may result in penalty removal from a performance or possibly a removal from the team. |