What is the difference between USA Jump Rope and the AAU jump rope program?
USA Jump Rope is the umbrella organization for jump rope in the United States and works closely with other jump rope organizations, including AAU jump rope. Many of the board members for USA Jump Rope also serve on the AAU jump rope committee. The rules and scoring systems are shared, with minor variations in emphasis for AAU. AAU jump rope provides additional jump rope opportunities for jump rope members up to the age of 20. The competitions emphasize versatility and reward all-around jump roping skills. USA Jump Rope provides camps and workshops in addition to tournaments, and the tournament series rewards competitors for high degrees of skill in each discipline rather than all-around ability.
