NYC adds double dutch rope jumping as school sport
Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 03:07
in Mathematics & Economics
(AP) -- The popular urban street pastime called double dutch, in which competitors jump between two ropes twirled eggbeater-style, is getting more recognition, becoming an officially sanctioned sport in New York City high schools. School officials say adding double dutch to the calendar should get hundreds of students participating in an enjoyable aerobic activity.