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The American Jump Rope Federation (AMJRF) has established a variety of committees and councils that help serve our Board of Directors and advance the AMJRF mission.
If you would like to get involved within the organization, please fill out our Leadership Interest form. More information about our active committees and councils can be found below.
Athlete Advisory Council
The AMJRF Athlete Advisory Council (AAC) serves as the voice of all jump rope athletes in the country. The goal of the AAC is to: create and maintain an open line of communication between all levels of organization in the AMJRF, to create new opportunities for growth and inclusion of the sport, and to provide an athlete’s perspective in fostering positive changes of both the organization and the sport of jump rope.
Connor Kraska and Roger Palmenberg
connor.kraska@amjrf.com ; roger.palmenberg@amjrf.com
Communications Committee
The communications committee is responsible for updating and maintaining the social media platforms. We will develop and manage organization branding and publish and maintain all outgoing organizational communication. The committee will represent athletes on a media platform.
Competition Committee
The Competition Committee exists to support the growth of the sport of jump rope at all levels through competition in every US state and territory. We lead and serve the sport of jump rope through community development and growth, alignment with best sport practices and continued innovation via tournaments, competitions and qualifying processes.
Jessica Nicholson
jessica.nicholson@amjrf.com
competitioncommittee@amjrf.com
AMJRF Competition Committee Charter
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for oversight, analysis, and advice regarding the organization’s budget and financial status. The committee is responsible for ensuring the organization is operating with the financial resources it needs to provide programs and services to its members and the community. Financial reports are created and discussed to track and organize the funds of the organization and provide valuable and strategic information to its members and interested parties.
Natalie Makowski
natalie.makowski@amjrf.com
AMJRF Finance Committee Charter
Scholarship Committee
The scholarship committee is responsible for developing and implementing the AMJRF Scholarship application process. Reviews all applicants. Recommends the recipients to the Board of Directors for approval. Collaborates with the Marketing Committee on all Scholarship donations and application advertisements. Communicates with the scholarship winners. Accepts and distributes all scholarship funds or gifts. Maintains and distributes the scholarship certificates. Collaborates with the Treasurer to distribute the check and letter to the University of the recipient.
Sports Development Committee
The Sport Development Committee aims to grow the sport at a grassroots level by making it more accessible for beginners. We have developed and are now implementing two key programs – a 4-6 week instructional program for new coaches and jumpers, and a simple competition format focused on speed jumping.
Brian Hsu
brian@amjrf.com
AMJRF Sports Development Committee Charter
State Organizations Committee
The State Organizations Committee provides funding and resources to AMJRF State Organizations (states with 100+ AMJRF members) and helps establish State Organizations in emerging states.
Risk Management Committee
The Risk Management committee is responsible for monitoring the AMJRF Insurance Policy, AMJRF Medical Policy, Emergency Action Plan. Assist with updates to the AMJRF Code of Ethics for all safety concerns. Filing annual updated policies. Develop and monitor Safe Sport Policy.
Technology Committee
The Technology Committee fulfills and manages critical operational needs involving: web and email hosting, workspace tools, event registration, and forthcoming technology-related operations.