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Elk Ridge Recess Rules

Playground Expectations
Blue Sky Expectations
Playground expectations
Take turns, Go up the stairs and other climbing structures, Go down the slide feet first on bottom
Watch out for climbers around you
Only one person on a seat. If seats are full, count to 60 for your turn
One person on each swing Swing on your own (no pushing one another) Wait in line behind end posts If swings are full, count to 60 for your turn
Only one person on each bar Wait at the end of the bars for a turn If bars are full, count to 60 for your turn
Try to cross without touching the ground All students go one direction
Climb up the inside or outside of the net Give space to those around you Climb on the net parts only
Careful not to lose balls over the fence Put equipment you used away Help other clean up too

Elk Ridge Recess Game Rules



BIG TOY

  • Wait your turn.
  • Make sure the slide is clear.
  • Slide down on your bottom. 
  • Use hands only on the monkey bars/rings.
  • Go in one direction across monkey bars/rings.
  • No tag games or chasing around the big toy.

SWINGS

  • Sit in the center and hold on with both hands.
  • Swing back and forth only.
  • If swings are full, use “25 Alligator Rule” to count. 
  • Open swings are for the next person in line. 
  • No underdogs or rolling up chains.
  • No jumping off swings.


FLYERS UP


  • Avoid contact - do not touch a player when the ball is in the air.
  • First touch on the ball gets it.
  • Person that catches the ball becomes the thrower


WALL BALL

  • Two players at a time. Other players wait behind the Line Judge.
  • After leaving the wall, the ball may only bounce one time before a player hits it. 
  • Ball must cross the line near the wall to count.
  • Ball must bounce within lines on a serve. 
  • ONLY Re-do - interference by someone outside of the game.
  • Move out of the other player’s way after hitting the ball or you are out. 
  • If the ball goes over the wall, the player who hits it is out.
  • If the ball gets away, the player that hit it gets it and comes back.



FOUR  SQUARE


  • Use a rubber ball.
  • Player in square A serves and announces service by saying “serving.”
  • All other players wait in line behind the Line Judge.
  • Ball must be hit underhand (scooping action) with 2 hands.
  • Player is out if:
    • ball they hit touches ANY line
    • hold or carry the ball
    • ball hits the player’s body
    • hit the ball with their fist
    • ball bounces more than once before they hit it
    • argue with Line Judge
  • Out players move to the end of the line and all other players advance to fill the empty square.
  • ONLY re-do if there is interference by someone outside of the game. 
  • If the ball gets away, the player who hit it gets it and brings it back.


TETHERBALL

  • Two players at a time. 
  • All other players wait behind the Line Judge.
  • First player serves the ball. 
  • Second player chooses the direction they want.
  • Ball must be tossed in the air before it is hit on a serve.
  • Ball must be hit with hands only.
  • Player is out if:
    • catches, holds, or bobbles the ball
    • touches the pole or rope
    • crosses the line onto the other player’s side


THREE-LINES BASKETBALL

  • First player in each line takes the court as defense.
  • Next player in each line makes up the offensive team.
  • Middle offensive player passes the ball to begin the game.
  • Play begins and each team tries to score.
  • Shoot and miss, either team can rebound and shoot.
  • No traveling or double dribbling. Foul - ball goes to the other team.
  • Scoring team stays on the court.
  • If no score for 2 mins. - players waiting in line count down from 10. 
    • Still no score - person with ball shoots free throw to settle tie.
  • Team is out if:
    • The other team makes a basket.
    • They have played 3 rounds in a row.

SIX-LINES SOCCER

  • First player in each line takes the field as one team.
  • Next player in each line makes up the other team.
  • Teams “rock, paper, scissors” to see who starts with the ball.
  • Play! Each team tries to score into the other team’s goal.
  • Scoring team stays on the field.
  • If no score for 2 mins., players waiting in line count down from 10. No score -“rock, paper, scissors” to settle tie.


KICKBALL

  • Split into two fair teams.
  • Each inning there is a new pitcher.
  • Baseball rules apply (foul balls, tagging up when a fly ball is caught).
  • Players may not throw the ball at a baserunner. Tag out or force outs only. 
  • Teams switch from kicking to playing the field after three outs or five runs.
  • No sliding, stealing bases, or leading off. 
  • Runner cannot advance to another base once  the pitcher has the ball.
  •  All players on the kicking team must be lined up out of play unless kicking or on base.