#YQLChallenge - A & B
Activity Dice, Archery and Arm Wrestling, Badminton, Balancing Activity, Ball Activities, Balloon Fun, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Beanbag Games, Biking/Cycling, Bird Watching, BMX, Boating/Rowing/Rafting, Boccia/Bocce, Boomerang, Bowling, Broomball, Bubble blowing, Build a fort, Build a snowman, Build an Igloo/quinzhee, Build an Inukshuk
ACTIVITY DICEThere are a few options for Activity Dice:
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ARM WRESTLINGDid you know that arm wrestling can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt where a painting depicting a type of arm wrestling was found in an Egyptian tomb dating to about 2,000 B.C.
In arm wrestling the opponents are seated at a table, facing one another. They lock their hands (usually the right hands, but there is now also left-handed competition), with their elbows firmly planted on the flat surface, and each attempts to force the others arm down to the table. |
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ARCHERYWant to try out archery? There are 2 local options for traditional archery, Bowbenders and Lane Archery.
Alternatively, Impact Attack Archery is an arrow Tag/PVP Archery and it combines elements of dodgeball, paintball, and traditional archery into one high energy, action packed activity. Different game modes challenge players in unique ways and help build self-confidence, promote communication, and improve teamwork skills. |
BADMINTONThe Lethbridge Public Library has loanable badminton kits that you can use. An informal game of badminton can be played in the backyard or any green space.
This game can be played as singles or doubles, perfect for couples or group of fours. Visit Active Lethbridge for information on places to play. |
BASKETBALLBasketball is played with a ball and a hoop. Players score points by shooting the ball through the hoop. Grab some friends and hit up the courts in Lethbridge!
To find out places where you can play basketball indoor or outdoor check out Active Lethbridge. Need a basketball? The Lethbridge Public Library has them in their loanable equipment collection! |
BALANCING ACTIVITYDoing a balancing activity can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. You could:
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BALL ACTIVITIESBall skills are oftentimes overlooked as an activity only for boys, or only for athletic children. However, ball skills are an important activity for children of all interests and abilities to practice consistently. Ball skills not only prepare children for gym class at school and extracurricular activities, but they help to address bilateral skills, hand-eye coordination, timing, sequencing, motor planning, and attention. Ball skills can include, but are not limited to: throwing and catching, dribbling, kicking, and aiming for a target
Check out the video on the right to see why ball skills are important for adults too! Here are some things you can do with just a ball:
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Here's a fun game you could try:Battleship. To set up this game, players divide into two teams on opposite sides of a partition—this could be a tall fence, row of trees, or any divider that ensures that the two teams can't see one another well. Everyone from each team lies down on either side of the wall in a roughly rectangular area of space, save for one kid chosen to be the team bomber. The bomber's job is to try and throw balls over the wall and hit the "battleships"—team members lying down on the other side (use softer balls like beach balls to avoid damage). As soon as a battleship is hit, he becomes a bomber as well. The game continues until all the battleships have been knocked out! For a challenging twist that picks up the pace, play with two or more balls for each side.
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BALLOON FUNThere are so many fun things you can do with balloons!
We stumbled on this fun website that has 19 fun things to do with balloons, you can take a look and give any of them a try (I am 100% trying the balloon powered lego car!) This page here has great balloon activities as well, geared at a variety of ages. |
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALLLethbridge has multiple places where you can play baseball and softball, whether it's with the family and friends or in a league.
Check out places to play baseball and softball in Lethbridge! Baseball equipment can also be borrowed from the Lethbridge Public Library. Looking to find a team to play on?
Check out the Sport Council's BASEBALL PAGE or SOFTBALL PAGE to find a local sport organization |
BEACH VOLLEYBALLFor beach volleyball locations in Lethbridge, check out ActiveLethbridge.ca
Did you know that beach volleyball is usually an event at the Southern Alberta Summer Games? Stay tuned for that, you could compete and represent the City of Lethbridge! The Lethbridge Public Library has a loanable full sized volleyball net. It isn't the portable type though, and requires some effort to put the sleeves in the ground. |
The Lethbridge Public Library has a mat similar to the one pictured below that you can borrow. It can be adjusted to suit all ages, simply by having the throwing 'line' further back for older players. Choose the score required to 'win' before you start.
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BIKING AND CYCLINGBiking/cycling is a great activity to do with friends and families indoors or outdoors! Hopefully you own a bike, but if not, you can rent them in the summer from Alpenland or Ascent Cycle, or perhaps you can borrow from a friend?
Lethbridge has several cycling clubs, visit the Lethbridge Sport Council Sport Directory for their contact details. There are tons of trails in Lethbridge, visit Active Lethbridge to see the list. Over the past couple of years, the City of Lethbridge has been holding public consultations and working on a 'Cycling Master Plan' for Lethbridge in an effort to make cycling a more accessible mean of transportation. |
BIRD WATCHINGAlthough bird-watching might not seem like a very 'active' activity, you generally have to get away from the sights and sounds of the city to see more than Robins and Magpies.
Lethbridge has many nature reserves and parks where you can spot some different species of birds. One of my favorites is at the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands. If you walk around to the East side of the South end of the water, there is a trail that leads down towards the water. There you will find a 'blind' which is perfect for staying out of sight while watching for birds (or turtles, there are tons of turtles to be found there as well) Check out the City of Lethbridge website to see other places you can go. |
BMXSee the Lethbridge Sport Council Sport Directory for BMX track locations and club information.
The Lethbridge BMX Club season typically begins the first weekend of May and ends the final weekend of September. They often hold 'come try it' events, which we will post in the 52 in 52 section when they are scheduled. |
BOATING, ROWING, RAFTINGWhen looking for boat access within the city, residents and visitors can find boat launches to the Oldman River at Indian Battle Park and Popson Park. The City of Lethbridge reminds occupants to be aware of the weir portage on the Oldman River and follow basic water safety practices.
Non-motorized boats are also allowed on Henderson Lake and Nicholas Sheran Lake. Visit Active Lethbridge for all of the locations in the city to go boating.
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BOCCIA AND BOCCE
There are many options when it comes to boccia and bocce. If you are just looking to have some backyard fun, the Lethbridge Public Library has loanable bocce sets. (see instructions below on the left). If you are more serious, you can check out the Ted Petrunia Lawn Bowling Green or Redwood Park. Boccia is a game similar to bocce, intended for individuals with disabilities.
Boccia is an attack and defend game, with two sides competing over a set number of ends. The aim is to score as many points as possible by placing their set of coloured balls closest to the white jack ball. All you need for this game is a set of boccia balls. Visit Active Lethbridge for location in Lethbridge to play.
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Bocce can be played on a flat grassy surface on a marked 'court' measuring 27.5 meters (90 ft) in length and 2.5 to 4 meters or can be played in your backyard (or any green space) with no boundaries, and potential 'hazards' such as trees, hills, fences etc. (known as freestyle bocce).
The Lethbridge Sport Council has a easy to travel with lawn bocce set on loan through the equipment forum. |
BOOMERANGTo throw a boomerang, all you will need is a large open space such as a green space or a park with no one around, as well as the boomerang!
Lethbridge Sport Council has a boomerang that #YQLChallenge participants can borrow! Visit the Lethbridge Sport Council equipment forum to borrow it. |
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BOWLINGBowling is a great social activity with friends and families. There are plenty of fun places to bowl in Lethbridge, make sure to check them out!
For places to bowl and club information visit the Lethbridge Sport Council Sport Directory If you'd prefer to try bowling at home, check out these cool ideas:
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BROOMBALLBroomball is a team game with two opposing sides of six players played on an ice rink. The objective of Broomball is for one team to win the game by scoring more goals than the other team.
The Lethbridge Sport Council Sport Directory has plenty of places to play in Lethbridge. |
BUBBLE BLOWINGStep 1: Go to your local dollar store and pick up a bottle of bubbles
Step 2: Go outside, spin around and blow some bubbles! If you want to make your own bubble solution, there are tons of recipes online, but here is a simple one: 2/3 cup Joy dishwashing soap, 1 gallon water, 2 to 3 tablespoons of glycerin You can also get creative with the bubble wand or tool if you want, a simple tube will work (from an empty roll of tin foil for example), straws, empty water bottles and so much more! Click here for more great bubble maker ideas! |
BUILD A FORTThere are so many fun fort options to choose from, and you can do it indoors or outdoors. You can use almost anything to build a fort, such as furniture, blankets, boxes, PVC pipe, tarps, lumber, a card table, or anything else you come up with.
Gather some friends or family and build a fort in the front room or the back yard. Don't forget to stock up your fort with snacks and entertainment! |
BUILD AN IGLOO OR QUINZHEE
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BUILD AN INUKSHUK Inuksuk (also spelled inukshuk, plural inuksuit) is a figure made of piled stones or boulders constructed to communicate with humans throughout the Arctic. Traditionally constructed by the Inuit, inuksuit are integral to Inuit culture and are often intertwined with representations of Canada and the North. In Inuktitut, the term inuksuk means "to act in the capacity of a human." It is an extension of the word inuk meaning "a human being." While stone figures resembling human forms are often referred to as inuksuk, such figures are actually known as inunnguaq.
West Lethbridge dwellers or visitors have probably seen an inukshuk (or perhaps an inunnguag) just off Whoop Up. Share a picture of your rocky creation here! |
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