Tipsy
Aim of the Activity
To change body position from normal/stable position by
moving the boat from side to side, backwards and forward
How to play
Coach has a number of commands that the group has to “lean” to when called, eg:
PORT
STARBOARD
STERN
BOW
Tag
Aim of the Activity
To hit opponents’ boat with the ball
How to play
• No paddles used (hands only)
• Play in a set area
• One paddler is “it”
• Paddler has to hit boat
(not body) of another
paddler who then
becomes “it”
• Other paddlers move
around within a set area
• Boats are not allowed to touch
Crocodiles
Aim of the Activity
To take turns to overtake the line
of paddlers by paddling hard,
then steer the boat back into
the line
How to play
• Line up 3-4 boats nose to tail
• The line of boats paddle
forward gently
• The paddler at the back of
the line speeds up to overtake
the others
• The new leader joins the line
and paddles slowly along,
allowing the line to form behind
• The next paddler sets off
from the back overtaking the
line of boats
The Chase
Aim of the Activity
• To race a set course with a
handicapped start and a mass
chase for the finish line
• To improve their own
performance over a number
of races
How to play
• Each paddler starts in turn
(slowest first). Paddlers then
go as fast as they can, trying
to catch the paddlers ahead.
The winner has the most
improved time on the day and over the series
The above games are taken from the Paddlepower Activity Cards where a further 10 games can be found. The Activity Cards are available to purchase from the Youth Resources section of the BCU E Shop.