Jumping Forward RaceJumping Forward Race is a popular game played by the Inuit (Eskimo) people in Alaska. Age: 5+ No. of players: Any Equipment: None Time: 5+ minutes Aim: To be the first to reach the finish line. 1. Before the game is played, mark a starting line and a finishing line about 3 metres (3 yards) away. 2. Players stand on the starting line with their arms folded across their chests. 3. On the starting signal they jump forward towards the finishing line with their feet remaining close together and their knees kept as straight as possible. 4. The winner is the player who reaches the finishing line first. Source: Adapted from Games Around the World 4H LAL 90 edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/4H/4H05500.pdf You might like to play these other North American games:
Pick Up Sticks (USA) Stick Dice (USA) Marbles Sliding Game (Canada) Tossing the Ball (Canada) The Blind Hen (Mexico) Sun and Ice (Mexico) Alaskan High Kick (Alaska) Sign up for our FREE newsletter and receive All rights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
