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Rock, Paper, Scissors, CHEER!

Core Skill

The core skill developed in this game is team bonding and camaraderie. This challenge serves as an icebreaker for new staff members or a fun activity to reinvigorate veteran staff. It encourages communication, enthusiasm, and team spirit among participants.

Who

This game is ideal for swimming instructors and staff members. It is designed to create a positive, energetic atmosphere among colleagues, making it suitable for both new teams and experienced ones needing a boost in morale.

What

In “Rock, Paper, Scissors, CHEER!”, participants pair up and play a best-of-three round of Rock, Paper, Scissors using the standard chant, “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot!” On “Shoot,” they display their chosen hand motion. The game follows the traditional rules where rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock. Winners of each round find a new winning partner to compete against, while the losers cheer for the person who defeated them. This continues until two final competitors face off, with the rest of the participants cheering for their respective champion. The ultimate winner is celebrated by everyone.

How

1. Setup: Gather all participants and explain the rules of the game.
2. Pairing Up: Everyone finds a partner to play against.
3. Playing the Game: Partners play best-of-three rounds of Rock, Paper, Scissors. On “Shoot,” they display their choice of hand motion.

• Rock beats scissors.
• Scissors beat paper.
• Paper beats rock.

1. Cheering and Advancing: Winners of each matchup go on to find another winner to compete against. Losers follow the person who defeated them and cheer for their winner.
2. Final Showdown: The game continues until only two winners remain. The rest of the participants cheer for their respective winner.
3. Celebration: The final winner is declared the champion, celebrated by everyone with cheers and applause.

Difficulties Instructors Might Face

1. Organization: Managing a large group and ensuring everyone understands and follows the rules can be challenging.
2. Enthusiasm Levels: Some participants may be less enthusiastic or reluctant to cheer, requiring encouragement and positive reinforcement.
3. Coordination: Ensuring smooth transitions between rounds and keeping track of winners and losers.
4. Inclusivity: Making sure that all participants feel included and are actively participating in cheering and playing.
5. Safety: Keeping the activity safe, especially if played near the pool area, to prevent any accidents or injuries.

Feel free to adjust or expand on these details to better fit your team’s needs! If you need more ideas or further assistance, just let me know.