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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 (1–10)

Target practice with plastic bottles

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Target practice with plastic bottles

Let’s try a challenge while sitting in a chair or wheelchair! Here’s an idea for a “PET bottle target-shooting” game.

By including activities that can be done while seated, how about reducing resistance to exercise even just a little? For PET bottle target-shooting, combine a cut plastic bottle or a plastic cup with a balloon to launch a ball toward the target.

It works well to stack paper cups to create the targets.

With focused aiming, you’ll likely knock down all the targets and feel great!

Borrowed Item Race

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Borrowed Item Race

Let’s take on the challenge with excitement! Here are some ideas for a “borrowing race.” Many of you may already know this as one of the most exciting events at a sports day.

This time, let’s try a thrilling borrowing race.

Set a table 10 meters from the starting line.

Place various items on the table along with lots that have the item names written on them, and you’re all set! Participants move from the starting line to the table, draw a lot, and search for the corresponding item.

Once they have the item in hand, they return to the starting line to finish!

Soran-bushi exercise

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Soran-bushi exercise

Let’s take part in the exercise while seated! Here are some ideas for a Soran-bushi exercise.

Warm-ups are important at the start of a sports day, right? How about trying a Soran-bushi routine to support your body, mind, and mental sharpness—and to help prevent injuries? The video features a “modern-style Soran-bushi.” Raise everyone’s spirits by singing together as one and dancing while focusing on the key points! Be sure to give it a try.

[Elderly Care Facilities] Let’s Have Fun Together! Exciting Sports Day Events (11–20)

Balloon attraction

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Balloon attraction

This event is perfect as a sports day recreation for seniors that can be enjoyed easily while seated.

Place a ring on the floor or on a table and set a balloon in the center.

Attach a long string to the balloon, and participants reel in the string to pull the balloon toward themselves.

It’s very safe and allows anyone to take part without strain, which is part of its appeal.

The excitement builds as the balloon gets closer.

The person who catches the balloon first wins, and making it a team competition creates a sense of unity in the venue.

It’s also recommended to try using red and white balloons for the respective teams.

Tossing balls into a small hole

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Tossing balls into a small hole

Let’s try a ball-toss game using a cardboard box and colored balls! Here’s an idea where you aim and throw into small holes.

Normally, in a ball-toss game, you throw small balls into a tall basket and compete on how many you can get in.

This time, we’ll use a flat cardboard box and challenge ourselves to throw balls into small holes instead.

It’s a great way to build concentration and control.

If you don’t have colored balls, you can substitute with beanbags or balls made by crumpling up newspaper.

Wobbly Beanbag Game

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Wobbly Beanbag Game

Create it by arranging everyday materials! Here are ideas for a wobbly beanbag game.

What you’ll use: beanbags, a plastic tray, and an empty plastic wrap core.

The great thing is you don’t need to buy special materials, so it’s easy to try! To set up, stand the wrap core upright on a table and place the plastic tray with the beanbags on top.

That’s it! Participants then take turns removing beanbags from the tray.

The unstable wrap core wobbles, adding a thrilling challenge!

Flag-raising game

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Flag-raising game

Listen carefully to the commands and try the flag-raising challenge! Here are some ideas for a flag-raising game.

In this game, you hold red and white flags and follow commands like “Raise red, lower white,” raising and lowering the flags accordingly.

It’s a simple yet classic game with unique rules that test your concentration and has been loved for generations.

Just tape cut construction paper onto straws or chopsticks to make the flags, and you’re ready to go! Even if you get tripped up, it’s great to keep the mood light and enjoy the challenge.