SKIPPING TO THE BEAT

Canadian team at international competition outfitted by Roots

Most people may associate the art of jumping rope with child’s play but in recent years it’s also become the focus of intense international competition. Latest case in point could be found this week in Toronto, which is playing host to the 2006 World Rope Skipping Championships. It started yesterday (July 20) and concludes on Monday and Roots is part of it.

This is the first time Canada is hosting the event, which is being held in close cooperation with the Canadian Rope Skipping Federation (CRSF). More than 800 athletes from 14 countries are competing for the World Cup at events being held at Humber College (North Campus) with the finals taking place at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre. Roots worked closely with the CRSF to design uniforms for the Canadian team. Coloured in black red and white, the uniforms consist of 100% cotton double knit pique jerseys track pants shorts, and jackets.

Coordinated by the forever industrious David Jackson, Product Coordinator in the B2B Department, Graphic Artist Winnie Tam helped come up with the various designs for CRSF officials to choose from. Ling Chow, Product Manager, Special Products, was instrumental on the technical side, providing valuable support and guidance in the process. – Sarah Foster