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[Elderly Care Facilities] Let’s Have Fun Together! Exciting Sports Day Events

In senior facilities such as day-service centers, isn’t it common to hold sports days on a regular basis?

Along with everyday recreational activities, try incorporating events that feel like a traditional sports day!

In this article, we introduce familiar sports day events with ideas tailored to the physical and mental conditions of older adults.

Some ideas can even be enjoyed while seated, making them accessible to many seniors.

Use this article as a guide to create a sports day that everyone can enjoy together.

[Elderly Care Facility] Let’s Have Fun Together! Exciting Sports Day Events (81–90)

Paper cup launcher

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Paper cup launcher

It’s a game where you swing a stick made of newspaper to launch a paper cup placed on the tip forward, and compete on how far it flies.

Your ability to control force is tested—how you swing determines how well the power transfers to the cup and how far it goes.

Just swinging with brute force won’t work, so pay attention to where you start the swing, when you stop it, and the angle.

Through the game, you’ll also get good movement in your upper body, especially around the shoulders, which is another key benefit.

Rock-Paper-Scissors Relay

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Rock-Paper-Scissors Relay

This is a game where teams aim to pass a ring they’re holding by hand all the way to the last person, using rock-paper-scissors.

The rule is that you can pass the ring only when the next person wins at rock-paper-scissors, so both speed and luck are put to the test.

As you become more conscious of speed, you need sharper judgment to track who wins or loses each round and whether the ring can be passed.

Having teams compete against each other is key to making everyone focus on the game’s sense of speed.

Exciting towel activity

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Exciting towel activity

This is a game that tests how quickly you can make decisions by seeing the outcome of rock-paper-scissors and taking immediate action.

Towels are placed on the table: the winner of rock-paper-scissors quickly pulls the towel, while the loser immediately presses down on it.

If the towel isn’t pulled out, the game continues, and this sequence repeats until someone successfully pulls the towel free.

To act quickly in line with the rock-paper-scissors result, focus and on-the-spot judgment seem to be crucial.

Chaotic Balloon Volleyball

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It’s a game where two teams sit facing each other across a table and try to knock as many balloons as possible into the opponent’s side.

With so many balloons in play, players must fend off attacks while batting balloons away, so quick hand movements are put to the test.

During the time limit, you’re constantly chasing balloons with your hands, creating a lively atmosphere.

By eagerly reaching for the colorful balloons, the game not only trains physical movement but also offers visual enjoyment.

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This is a game where you keep a balloon volleyball rally going while also keeping track of how many times you can send the balloon through a ring installed above.

By adding an extra element to the rally, players can focus more on the game, and aiming to hit the balloon upward can also help improve posture.

Quick decisions are important too—such as whether you should be the one to put the balloon through the ring or hit it to a spot that makes it easier for someone else to do so.

Splitting into teams and taking on the challenge together may also be a key point for boosting fun, as it helps teammates feel a stronger bond.

Balloon volleyball with newspaper-stick bats

Recreation for seniors / Activities during the COVID-19 pandemic / Guaranteed crowd-pleaser: Balloon volleyball using newspaper-stick paddles
Balloon volleyball with newspaper-stick bats

Balloon volleyball played using rolled-up newspaper sticks lets you reach farther with the tool, while also challenging more delicate control of force.

It’s also important to treat the table like a volleyball court: set up a proper net in the middle so you can enjoy the volleyball atmosphere.

The higher the net, the more it encourages players to hit the balloon upward, which naturally directs their gaze up and can help improve posture.

Rather than focusing on winning, encouraging players to keep the rally going will likely help them enjoy it for longer.

[Elderly Care Facility] Let's Have Fun Together! Exciting Sports Day Events (91–100)

Intense Balloon Volleyball

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Intense Balloon Volleyball

It’s the same as balloon volleyball in that you keep the rally going without letting the balloon drop, but the only change is the number of balloons.

Since you’ll be chasing two balloons, not only your striking motion but also your concentration and dynamic vision will be tested.

A key point is that the balloons won’t necessarily be in the same place—when they fly apart, you’ll follow them with your head and gaze, so your body will likely loosen up as the game goes on.

As the number of balloons increases, the game becomes more intense and demands greater concentration, so start with a small number and gradually work your way up.