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

Game description

2 teams, 1 on either side of a pool. Players in each team receive a number that corresponds with a player on the opposite team. The coach calls out 1 or 2 numbers. The players with those numbers try to be the first to complete the course.

What you need (setting up)

• 2 x buoys.
• 1 x pair of goggles per player.

What to do

• Groups of 6 - 8.
• Each group stands on opposite sides of the playing area.
• Players are numbered with a corresponding number on the opposite team.
• When numbers are called by the coach, players swim to the middle, around their buoy and back to their wall.

Scoring

• The winning team scores 2 points and the runners up receive 1 point.
• Highest score at the end of the round wins.

Change it

• Walk or run out and swim back.
• Coach staggers multiple calls so one number gets a head start.
• Players swim clockwise around both buoys before returning to their side of the pool.
• Increase the number of participants to 2 or more 'competing' at one time.
• Change the stroke.

Safety

• Water depth should be suitable for the ability level of all participants.
• Ensure there is sufficient space between participants.
• Watch out for others in the water.
• Ensure supervision is provided.

Ask the players

• What do you need to remember when swimming with lots of people at one time?
• What do you do if you get into trouble?