About

Mission Statement
The mission of the Heartbeats is to promote the sport of jump rope as fun, challenging, competitive and entertaining to people of all ages. The Heartbeats promote physical fitness through the use of jump rope as a lifelong sport. As members of the team, jumpers learn responsibility, initiative, creativity, self-discipline, cooperation and teamwork which help build a positive self image for the jumper. The Heartbeats are committed to strengthening the sport of Jump Rope by offering instructional clinics and workshops to jump rope enthusiasts of all ages.

Background
The Heartbeats, founded in 1992, are a co-ed team of elementary through high school students from Northeastern Ohio, currently under the leadership of Coach Pam Evans, dedicated to promoting the fun, health and competitive benefits derived from the sport of jumping rope.

Thanks to the dedication of the coaches, jumpers and their parents, the Heartbeats quickly became the team to beat in jump rope competition. The team and individual jumpers have won gold and many other medals at the World Jump Rope Championship, USA Jump Rope National Championship, AAU Junior Olympics as well as other competitions. The Heartbeats have also performed on television, at Disneyland and Disney World, at Cleveland Cavalier and Crunch games, Indianapolis Pacers and Colts games, a Cincinnati Bengals game, basketball and baseball all-star events, and in a number of parades in Phoenix, the Football Hall of Fame Parade in Canton, as well as other major events.

Today, the Heartbeats are recognized as one of the premier amateur jump rope teams in America and around the world. It is safe to say that the overall quality and acceptance of jump rope as a sport has been significantly influenced by the level of performances given by the Heartbeats over the years.

The Heartbeats continue to strive to be a major influence on the sport by setting the highest standards in jump rope competitions, performances and clinics throughout America.

Over the years, the Heartbeats have been supported by the parents, paid performances, fundraising activities and donations. As the team grew, a Booster Club was formed which now meets monthly and serves as the informal organization of the team.

With the increased prominence of the Heartbeats came increasing funding requirements to help offset the numerous expenses incurred by the team. In 1998 the Heartbeats obtained 501(c)(3) non-profit status which provides the team with the ability to seek financial support from businesses as well as individuals outside the Booster Club and which will help carry the team into the future.