SACK RACE GAME
Sack race is an interesting outdoor activity that kids and adults
enjoyed to play. This activity is good in an area where there is a
lot of space for the participants to move around. This is fun to do
during kids' party. Children will really enjoy it.
The sack race or gunny sack race is a competitive game in which
participants place both of their legs inside a sack or pillow case that
reaches their waist or neck and jump forward from a starting point
toward a finish line. The first person to cross the finish line is the winner
of the race. In some cases the winner of these races are rewarded with
a prize of some sort.
Sack racing is traditionally seen as an activity for children. But people of any
age can play in this challenging game. In schools, the sack race often takes
place on Sports Day, alongside numerous other events such as the egg and
spoon race. It is also a frequent pastime at fairs, and birthday parties. Sack races
are also commonly seen at picnics.
How to Play Sack Race
1. Group the kids in to 2-3 groups. The number of kids in
the group depends upon the number of participants you have.
If you have a big crowd of participants, group them into 3 groups.
2. Have the groups form their lines. There must be 3
meters distance from each group. Give each group a sack.
Big size of sack is preferable for comfortable movements.
3. Put a chair in front of the group at least 10 meters distance away
from them. The chair will serve as their point of reference.
4. The first person in each the line will be the first participant
of the race. The participant will step inside the sack, heads
out holding the sides of the sack by his both hands.
5. When the "GO" signal is given, they hop towards the
reference point the chair) go around the chair and hop back
to their lines.
6.When they reach back to their line in the group,
the next participants will follow doing the same
procedure until all of them in the group will
be able to participate.
7. The first group who will be able to finish ahead of the others will be
declared the winner.