#YQLChallenge - S
Scavenger Hunt, Scream and Run, Seven Stones, Shoreline/Coulee Cleanup, Standing Long Jump, Simon Says, Skateboarding/Longboarding, Slack-lining, Sledge Hockey, Slip and Slide, Snow shovelling, Snowball fight, Snowshoeing, Soccer, SportFest, Spray Park, Squash/Racquetball, Stone Skipping, and Swimming
SCAVENGER HUNT
A scavenger hunt is a game, typically played in an extensive outdoor area, in which participants have to collect a number of miscellaneous objects.
For #YQLChallenge, you can use any of the lists provided below, or you can make your own! Have fun!
For #YQLChallenge, you can use any of the lists provided below, or you can make your own! Have fun!
SCREAM AND RUNScream and Run is a traditional Aboriginal game. The game traditionally helped children and youth build strength, endurance and lung capacity.
For this game all you need is a field to run in, and a way to mark the start line. Have everyone line up at the starting line, on a signal, everyones run and screams a continuous scream at the same time, when they run out of breath they need to stop running. Whoever can run the farthest before running out of screaming breath wins the game. |
SEVEN STONES: Traditional game from IndiaSeven stones is a traditional game in India that is played across the country. It is somewhat similar to dodge ball, but it has extra features and is even more aggressive.
In order to play this game you need:
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SHORELINE/COULEE CLEANUPEvery year, the Nature Centre coordinates volunteer conservation projects, including Coulee Clean Up (April - May), Weed Pull (May - September) and Shoreline Clean Up (May - September)
Full details about these initiatives can be found on the City of Lethbridge website. |
STANDING LONG JUMPStanding long jump is also known as standing broad jump. It was an Olympic event until 1912, when it was one of 3 standing events, also including standing high jump and standing triple jump. The current record is held by Byron Jones, who recorded a jump of 3.73 m (12 ft 2 3⁄4 in)
Lethbridge's record for standing long jump was set at SportFest 2016, when a Breathe Parkour athlete jumped an amazing 114.5 inches (9 ft 6"). This broke the previous record of 100 inches, which was set by a YWCA face painter at Canada Day celebrations at Henderson Lake Park. If you want to give it a try, the Lethbridge Sport Council will have the long jump mat at various activities throughout the year, including SportFest. |
SIMON SAYS
There is no limit on the amount of players for this game. Assign one player as Simon, and this player will be standing in front of all the players telling them what to do. Players only have to obey commands that begin with the words "Simon Says", for example "Simon Says touch your toes", then the players would have to touch their toes. If Simon didn't call out "Simon Says" at the beginning of each command, players do not have to obey his commands.
The game can be as simple (for young players) or as complicated (for older players) as the types of command Simon chooses to call out.
The game can be as simple (for young players) or as complicated (for older players) as the types of command Simon chooses to call out.
SKATEBOARDING/LONGBOARDINGSkateboarding and longboarding are great outdoor activities, all you need is a board and a helmet and you are ready to board!
To find a skateboard facility or club in Lethbridge, check out the Lethbridge Sport Council 'Sport at a Glance' page for skateboarding. A fun alternative to skateboarding is scootering and ripsticking! |
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SLACKLININGSlacklining refers to the act of walking or balancing along a suspended length of flat webbing that is tensioned between two anchors. This activity focuses on balance and patience.
Although DIY slacklining will require a little more equipment and skill to set up, it can be done. Slacklining requires an outdoor space with two trees where you can tie your line. You will also need:
Looking for a slackline to borrow? The Lethbridge Sport Council has on available on loan through the equipment forum. |
SLEDGE HOCKEYSledge hockey was invented in the early 1960's in Stockholm Sweden. Sledge Hockey was designed for people with physical disability to play the game of ice hockey.
If you would like to give Sledge Hockey a try, the Lethbridge Sledge Hockey Club is on the ice at Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre weekly on Tuesday nights, and they'd love to have you come try it! |
SNOW SHOVELLINGGrab a shovel and make this into a fun activity with the family! Don't forget to dress warm and have some hot chocolate ready.
Fun fact: did you know you can burn up to almost 400 calories for shoveling snow for an hour? Now that's a workout! Before you begin, please consider any health risks. If you have back problems or a heart condition, shoveling snow can be dangerous. In all cases, remember these tips:
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SNOWSHOEING Snowshoeing is a great winter activity with the family. Snowshoeing is essentially a form of hiking, and all you need are some snowshoes!
If you don't own snowshoes, they can be rented from Alpenland or Awesome Adventures. Visit Active Lethbridge to find the various places to snowshoe in Lethbridge! |
SOCCERSoccer is a game played by two teams of 11 players with a round ball. Only the goalkeeper can touch the soccer ball with their hands or arms during the game. The object of this game is to score goals by kicking or heading the ball into the opponent's net.
If you don't have a soccer ball, you can borrow balls of various sizes, as well as pop up soccer nets from the Lethbridge Public Library's equipment collection, or visit the equipment forum to borrow a soccer ball from us! There are many soccer fields you can use when there isn't organized league play on them, but really, any large open grassy area will work. Visit Active Lethbridge for a list of fields you can play at. |
SPORTFESTSportFest, presented by Lethbridge Sport Council, is a free interactive trade show for sport, recreation, fitness, health, nutrition and physical literacy.
SportFest 2017 will be held Saturday August 19 from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Servus Sports Centre. Last year, approximately 1300 people visited to check out out interactive exhibitors, demo area, come try it areas and more! |
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SPRAY PARKLethbridge has three spray parks, and they are a great place to take the kids and enjoy a hot sunny day.
Spray parks in Lethbridge are located at:
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SQUASH AND RACQUETBALL Squash and racquetball are two completely different sports. The most major difference is that the rackets used in racquetball are smaller with their allowed maximum length being 22 inches while the squash rackets can have a maximum allowed length of 27 inches. Also, a squash ball is smaller at 4 cm. in diameter than a racquetball one of 2.25 inches in diameter.
Squash and racquetball are both played by two players. It requires the players to hit the ball back and fourth against a wall. The objective of both games is to score more points than your opponent. Places to play squash and racquetball in Lethbridge. |
STONE SKIPPINGThe river bottom areas are great places to practice skipping stones. To skip a stone, you need to find a round and flat stone no bigger than the size of the palm of your hand. Skipping stones is all about technique and practice. The way you hold the stone is important, and you throw the stone with a 'side-arm' throw. Don't worry if it does't work the first few tries, just be patient and keep trying!
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SWIMMINGSwimming is a great activity to do for all ages. It is a good whole body workout because of the resistance of the water, it keeps your heart rate up but also reduces the impact to your body.
Lethbridge has four city-run pools that operate year round, as well as two outdoor summer pools. There are also pools open to the public at the YMCA, as well as the Max Bell Aquatic Centre at the University of Lethbridge. For public swim times at any of the pools, check out the Recreation and Culture Guide, published monthly by the City of Lethbridge. Visit the Lethbridge Sport Council's Sport Directory for a complete list of swimming pools in Lethbridge. |