Northwest Coast First Nations (British Columbia and Pacific Northwest, Canada/USA)
Bear Race
A running race where players must move like a bear, left hand with right foot, right hand with left foot, crossing the finish line.
2+ playersAges 4-12OutdoorsHigh energyBig spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
Players line up at a starting line.
2
On a signal, everyone races to the finish line but must move in a bear's cross-gait: step forward with the left hand and right foot together, then right hand and left foot together.
3
Arms must touch the ground.
4
A judge can award victory either to the first player to cross the finish or to the player with the most convincing bear imitation.
5
Falling or stepping normally disqualifies that stride.
Keep it fair
Choose before the race whether it's a speed race or a best-imitation contest, you cannot merge the two criteria mid-race.
Good for building
coordinationbalancephysical fitness
What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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