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Associated sport: Rowing
Indoor-friendly: No
Pool-friendly: Yes

Game description

Pairs race other teams in a simulated double sculls race using 2 'oars' each.

What you need (setting up)

• A pool or safe shallow open water.
• 2 x foam pool noodles per pair or 1 x kick board per person.
• 1x personal flotation device (life jacket) per person.

What to do

• In shallow water pairs sit on pool noodles and face in the opposite direction to where they want to go.
• On ‘GO!’ using both arms as oars each the pair works together to row across a pool.
• Begin by reaching backwards, placing the hands in the water, then pushing the water forward (keeping the arms straight) to make the boat move.
• Players swap positions when they reach one side of the pool to paddle back.

Scoring

• First team to complete the race wins.

Change it

• Use kick boards instead of pool noodles.
• Paddle around objects.
• Try paddling forward and backward.

Safety

• Perform activities in enough water and away from the edges of the pool.
• Ensure supervision is provided.

Ask the players

• What happens when rowers don’t have the same action?