#YQLChallenge - T
Tag, Tai Chi, take a dog for a walk, target shooting, tennis, tetherball, the Washer Game, 3-legged race, tire racing, tobogganing, trampoline, tug-of-war, twister or lawn twister
TAGThis game can be played with as many players as you would like. One player will be "it", and they will try to tag other players so they can become "it". Once a person has been tagged, continue the game with the new "it" player trying to tag someone else. There is no equipment required.
Over the years, there have been many variations of tag developed, including freeze tag, British bulldogs, chain tag, scarecrow tag, what time is it Mr. Wolf, blob tag and so many more! |
TAKE A DOG FOR A WALKWho doesn't love dogs! Why not take out your dog, or your friend's/neighbor's dog out for a walk. Both you and the dog can get some exercise in for the day. If you don't have a dog, or know a dog, The Lethbridge Animal Shelter is always welcoming volunteers to walk the dogs in their care. Visit lethbridge.ca for more info about this volunteering opportunity.
Click here for the different off-leash dog parks in our city. |
TARGET SHOOTINGDid you know that the sport of target shooting has had the distinction of being awarded the first medals of each Olympic Summer Games. Target shooting has established itself as one of the safest of all sports because everyone must learn and follow the basic safety rules.
Target shooting is a year round inclusive recreational activity. It is a contest of skill and precision where youth, adults and the very senior can all participate together. Aiming targets varies from paper bullseyes to metal silhouettes to clay pigeons. Lethbridge is a wide range of clubs and venues to give target shooting a try. For a complete list check out the Lethbridge Sport Council Sport Directory. Target games are activities in which players send an object toward a target while avoiding any obstacles. By playing these games, children learn key skills and strategies for all target sports including shooting, golf, archery, boccia, curling and bowling. |
TENNISTennis can be played by two or four players. The objective of this game is to score more points than your opponent by winning a certain number of sets.
If you need to borrow tennis rackets, the Lethbridge Public Library has both a Youth Tennis Set and Adult Rackets and balls that you can borrow. Courts can be found at Henderson Lake, Kinsmen Park (1009 9th Ave South), Lethbridge College, Winston Churchill School Park, and Chinook High School. If you are interested in finding out more information about the Lethbridge Tennis Club, you can check out their Facebook page Tennis courts in Lethbridge. |
TETHERBALLFor this game you would need a tetherball and a pole, some elementary schools will have poles for you to hook up your own tetherball. This game is for two players, where they stand on opposite sides of the pole. Each player tries to hit the ball one way; one clockwise, and one counterclockwise. The objective of the game is to have the ball wrapped against the pole before your opponent does. You cannot touch the pole or the string of the tetherball in this game.
Wanting to give tetherball a try? The Lethbridge Sport Council has a tetherball set available for loan through our equipment forum. Check out some of these locations in Lethbridge that have a tetherball pole: Galbraith Elementary School Senator Buchanan Elementary School Nicholas Sheran Community School Lakeview Elementary School |
THE WASHER GAME
AKA the washer toss game, washers or washer pitching.
This game can be easily made or purchased (which I recommend, it's a great outdoor backyard activity). To make it, all you need is:
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How to play:
Boxes are placed approximately 20 feet away from each other, a distance often determined by a string attached to the front of each box. However, if a string is not attached to the box, one may take 10 paces from box-to-box, this will usually denote 20 feet.
The throwing player stands next to or behind one box and tosses washers toward the other, normally using an underhand throw. Scoring is similar to horseshoes in that the second team to throw can wash-out/rebut any points that the first team may have scored, then add to their own total. 3 points are awarded to a non-rebutted ringer (a washer in the cup). 1 point is awarded to each non-rebutted washer inside the box. Games are normally played to 21 points.
The Lethbridge Sport Council has a washer toss game available to borrow through the online equipment forum!
Boxes are placed approximately 20 feet away from each other, a distance often determined by a string attached to the front of each box. However, if a string is not attached to the box, one may take 10 paces from box-to-box, this will usually denote 20 feet.
The throwing player stands next to or behind one box and tosses washers toward the other, normally using an underhand throw. Scoring is similar to horseshoes in that the second team to throw can wash-out/rebut any points that the first team may have scored, then add to their own total. 3 points are awarded to a non-rebutted ringer (a washer in the cup). 1 point is awarded to each non-rebutted washer inside the box. Games are normally played to 21 points.
The Lethbridge Sport Council has a washer toss game available to borrow through the online equipment forum!
THREE-LEGGED RACEThis is a fun activity for friend and family gatherings. All you have to do is get in pairs, and have each player's inside legs tied together using a stocking or other soft rope. All players start at the starting line, whichever team races to the finish line first wins. Be careful not to trip!
In case you are a little competitive, here are a few tips to help your 3-legged success:
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TIRE RACING (tee-wong-law) A traditional game from Thailand
Tire racing, or tee-wong-law, is played in the rural areas of Thailand. This game first started with a spare tire and a bamboo ring taken from a used threshing basket.
In the past, many households used this kind of basket for multiple purposes such as threshing rice and storing household items or food. When baskets were damaged and adults could no longer use them, the children took the ring that held strips of bamboo together and used it as a wheel to play with. And that’s how the tire racing game was invented. Over time, children discovered that they could use a bicycle tire instead of the bamboo ring. Since then, the game has become a favorite for many boys. This game continues to remain a favorite because it is inexpensive, easy to make and fun. All you need is:
The rules of the game are simple.
On some occasions, a contest might be held to find the best player in the village. This game is not only a fun activity but also good exercise, developing the children’s muscles, agility and coordination. With just a tire, a stick and an open area, children can have a great time! |
TOBOGGANING/SLEDDINGTobogganing is a favorite winter pastime for many of us. It requires little equipment or special skills, and is enjoyable for all ages.
There are several places to slide in our city, visit Active Lethbridge to find out where to go. Before you go, we recommend you read this article from the Canada Safety Council about Sled Safety 101. |
TRAMPOLINEJumping is a great physical activity to get your heart rate up, and fun for the whole family.
You can jump on a backyard trampoline, (be sure to have a safety net and one jumper at a time), head to a trampoline park, try out a bouncy castle, or visit one of the open gym times at a local gymnastics club. Really love to jump on? Make sure to check out Get Air Lethbridge! |
TUG OF WARFor this activity you will need an even amount of people, the more the better, and a rope. Participants are divided into two teams, with the centre line between the two teams, and the rope in the participants' hands, the game can start. Whichever team can pull the other team across the centre line wins.
Here is a fun alternative to tug of war:
If you're looking for a tug of war rope to use, check out the equipment forum to borrow one from the Lethbridge Sport Council. |
TWISTER/LAWN TWISTER
For this game, you will need a twister game. If you are playing lawn twister, you will need to spray paint the circles onto your lawn.
Official Twister Rules
For a 2-player game: Players face each other from opposite ends of the mat, near the word Twister. Place one foot on the yellow circle and the other foot on the blue circle closest to your end of the mat. Your opponent does the same on his or her end.For a 3-player game: Two players face each other on opposite ends of the mat, near the word Twister. Each player places one foot on the yellow circle and the other foot on the blue circle closest to his or her end of the mat. The third player faces the center from the red-circle side of the mat, placing one foot each on the two middle red circles.
The referee spins the spinner, then calls out the body part and the color that the arrow points to. For example, the referee may call out: "Right hand, red." All players, at the same time, must then try to follow the referee's directions as explained below.
Strategy: Try moving toward an opponent's portion of the mat, forcing the player to go over or under you to place a hand or foot!Any player who falls, or touches the mat with an elbow or knee, is immediately out of the game. (If you feel that a new position is impossible, or will cause you to fall, you may eliminate yourself.)
In a 2-player game, the game ends and the remaining player wins. In a 3-player game, the remaining two players keep playing until one player is eliminated and the remaining player wins.
Official Twister Rules
- Spread the mat face up on a flat surface, indoors or outdoors.
- Players take off their shoes and set them aside. If you're playing outdoors, you may want to anchor the mat corners with your shoes.
- Designate an extra person as the referee. The referee is not considered a player; during the game, the referee will spin the spinner, call out the moves, and monitor the game play.
- Position yourselves on the mat according to the number of players, as explained below.
For a 2-player game: Players face each other from opposite ends of the mat, near the word Twister. Place one foot on the yellow circle and the other foot on the blue circle closest to your end of the mat. Your opponent does the same on his or her end.For a 3-player game: Two players face each other on opposite ends of the mat, near the word Twister. Each player places one foot on the yellow circle and the other foot on the blue circle closest to his or her end of the mat. The third player faces the center from the red-circle side of the mat, placing one foot each on the two middle red circles.
The referee spins the spinner, then calls out the body part and the color that the arrow points to. For example, the referee may call out: "Right hand, red." All players, at the same time, must then try to follow the referee's directions as explained below.
- Each player must try to place the called-out body part on a vacant circle of the called-out color. For [example, if the referee calls out "Right hand, red," each player must try to place a right hand on any vacant red circle.
- If your called-out hand or foot is already on a circle of the called-out color, you must try to move it to another circle of the same color.
- There can never be more than one hand or foot on any one circle. If two or more players reach for the same circle, the referee must decide which player got there first. The other player(s) must find another vacant circle of the same color.
- Never remove your hand or foot from a circle unless you're directed to by the referee after a spin. Exception: You may lift a hand or foot to allow another hand or foot to pass by, as long as you announce it to the referee beforehand, and replace it on its circle immediately afterward.
- If all 6 circles of a color are already covered, the referee must spin again until a different color can be called out.
Strategy: Try moving toward an opponent's portion of the mat, forcing the player to go over or under you to place a hand or foot!Any player who falls, or touches the mat with an elbow or knee, is immediately out of the game. (If you feel that a new position is impossible, or will cause you to fall, you may eliminate yourself.)
In a 2-player game, the game ends and the remaining player wins. In a 3-player game, the remaining two players keep playing until one player is eliminated and the remaining player wins.