[Mini Sports Day] Carefully selected indoor-friendly events that really get everyone excited!

long rope jumping

Challenge together! Tips for jumping a lot in long rope jumping

How about incorporating long rope jumping as an event when holding a sports day in a gymnasium or similar venue? Teams compete to see how many consecutive jumps they can do.

If someone gets caught in the rope, you have to start over from one, so solid practice is needed to jump as many times as possible without mistakes.

It’s a great event not only for children but also for mini sports days for adults.

There are many websites and videos that teach the secrets and tips for long rope jumping, so be sure to check them out and study up!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

utatane

Report a problem

Drop the Handkerchief

Handkerchief Drop (Tag) – Indoor Exercise Play Recreation [Arranged Version]

Handkerchief Drop is a game that always excites large groups, such as at sports days or campfires.

Everyone except the tagger sits facing inward to form a circle, and the tagger walks clockwise around the circle, secretly placing a handkerchief behind someone at random.

If the tagger can make a full lap and reach that person’s spot without being noticed, they switch places and a new tagger is chosen.

If the person notices the handkerchief and manages to chase and catch the tagger before the tagger returns to the empty spot, they avoid becoming the tagger.

Since the only item needed is a handkerchief and the rules are simple, it’s recommended not only for outdoor events but also for indoor sports days.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hoshino Takashi

Report a problem

Line-up Game

Lineup Game [Venus]

Also known as the lineup game, this is a staple event in school sports days.

Players rearrange themselves according to various prompts—such as birthday, height, number of family members, or alphabetical order of names—and if they are correctly lined up by the time limit, they win.

Height is easy to judge by appearance, but birthdays and family size require each person to speak up, so in addition to speed, teamwork and communication are crucial.

Since it requires no equipment and takes up little space, it’s perfect for indoor sports day activities.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hoshino Takashi

Report a problem

Shuttle Ball Toss

Tamaire (using a vinyl umbrella and badminton shuttlecocks) [indoor play]

Shuttle Ball Toss is a twist on the classic Sports Day game where participants toss badminton shuttles instead of balls.

Because indoor events can’t use tall baskets like the standard version, you can use inverted umbrellas or similar low baskets, allowing play without worrying about ceiling height.

The lower basket might make it seem easier, but badminton shuttles are light and hard to throw straight, creating a different level of challenge than the usual game.

With simple rules that make it easy for anyone to join, it’s a deceptively deep competition perfectly suited to indoor settings.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hoshino Takashi

Report a problem

Musical chairs

Musical Chairs

Musical chairs is a classic recreational game that everyone from children to adults knows and enjoys.

It’s a perfect event for an indoor mini sports day, isn’t it? The rules are simple: arrange fewer chairs than the number of participants in a circle, walk around them, and when the music stops, sit in a chair.

Since it’s a mini sports day, try using sports day-style background music—you might enjoy a different atmosphere than usual.

It’s also fun to speed up or slow down the music and match your walking pace to the tempo.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

utatane

Report a problem