Skip Work

Skip Work is your workplace fun(d)raising programme that will revolutionise your team and magically transport them to a time when mullets were cool, fluoro was king and BMXing was totally rad. Dust off your skipping rope, pull a team of workmates together, pump up the volume and master your individual, pair and team moves.

What is Skip Work?

Skip Work is the ultimate, most radical and bodacious workplace team programme in the world. Ever. Celebrating more than 25 years of our original Jump Rope for Heart programme that has been run through primary schools, Skip Work allows your team the chance to put on their leg warmers, crimp their hair, stick on their Tainted Love cassette – sorry, MP3 – and relive their 1980s glory days.

As well as promoting the importance of physical activity (and skipping is a fantastic   workout) participants can fundraise through their own personalised web page. The aim is to raise $100 with all profits going back to Jump Rope for Heart to ensure the next generation of Kiwi kids have access to the programme.

How does Skip Work work?

Skip Work is a team activity with teams of 5 being the ideal size. Each team receives a kit from the Heart Foundation that contains:
• Skipping ropes for each team member
• 1 long rope for the team
• An original Jump Rope for Heart CD
• Some retro headbands for all team members

Each team member sets up their own fundraising page on the dedicated web page and one for the team that allows each team member to upload images, video and share their progress with friends, family and workmates. There are a number of skipping challenges to master as well as fundraising targets to hit as well as a few other surprises along the way.

How much does it cost?

The programme is free to workplaces if there is a commitment to try and fundraise for the Heart Foundation.

When does Skip Work run?

You can Skip Work in your workplace any time you like. Contact us to find out tips and guidelines on how the programme has already been run successfully. 

Where can I get more information?

You can download our promotional flyers or visit our Skip Work website