General
IJRA (Indian Jump Rope Association) is the national governing body for Jump Rope / Rope Skipping sport in India, registered under the Societies Registration Act and recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
Yes. IJRA is affiliated with the World Jump Rope Federation (WJRF) and recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It is the sole authorised body to govern, promote and regulate Jump Rope / Rope Skipping in India.
Jump Rope is a competitive sport involving freestyle routines, speed events, and team choreography. It is recognised internationally by the IOC-affiliated World Jump Rope Federation (WJRF).
IJRA has State Associations and Coordinators across all 28 states and 8 union territories of India. National Championships are held annually, rotating across different host cities.
Membership
Anyone passionate about Jump Rope — athletes, coaches, referees, sports administrators, and enthusiasts — can become an IJRA member. State Associations may also apply for affiliation.
Members receive: digital membership card, participation certificates, access to IJRA coaching programs, priority registration for events, voting rights in the AGM, regular newsletters, and eligibility for IJRA awards.
Individual Annual Membership starts at Rs. 500. Lifetime Membership is Rs. 3,000. Coach & Referee Membership is Rs. 1,000/year. State Association affiliation fees are separate — contact the office for details.
Events
IJRA organises National Championships, State Championships, Zonal Tournaments, Open Tournaments, School & College Championships, and selects athletes for international events like the World Jump Rope Championship.
Standard categories: Under-10 (Primary), Under-14 (Junior), Under-18 (Youth), Under-25 (Junior Senior), and Open (Senior). Exact age cut-offs are published in each competition official notification.
Registrations are processed through the State Association in your state. Contact your State Coordinator who will submit entries through the official IJRA registration portal. Deadlines are in the competition circular.
Other
IJRA conducts Level-1 and Level-2 coaching certification courses periodically. Candidates must attend the workshop, pass a written test, and demonstrate practical coaching skills. Certificates are issued by IJRA with SAI recognition.
IJRA is affiliated with the World Jump Rope Federation (WJRF), the international governing body recognised by the IOC through GAISF.
Athletes are selected through the National Championship trials held every year. Top performers in each event and age category are considered for the national squad. Final selection is by the IJRA Selection Committee.
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