Frisbee Golf with compasses Game
This Game is meant for Cub Scouts.
Required:
large field (300' x 200') as big as a football field
Frisbee for each team
12 small orange cones
Compass for each team
Print out of Game Sheet for each team
Pen for each team
Frisbee for each team
12 small orange cones
Compass for each team
Print out of Game Sheet for each team
Pen for each team
Instructions:
This game combines Frisbee Golf with Compass reading for a fun competition within a patrol or between patrols.
Number each cone from 1 to 12 by writing the number on the inside with a permanent marker. (You could use paper plates or other objects)
Using a compass, lay out the cones in a large field like this diagram. (Notice North is to the right!)
The Game:
4 teams. (2 man teams work best)
One scout throws the frisbee, the other scout works the compass, points, keeps track of the number of throws, and writes down the cone #.
All teams start at cone 1 at the same time. Everyone finishes at cone 9. 1st team to navigate the course the fastest in the fewest throws with the right cone numbers written down on their game sheet wins.
The Rules:
Scoring: The simplest way to score is have the first team to final cone with the correct cone numbers be the winner. You could add a 5 second or 10 second penalty for every throw over 9 taken, but more throws tend to take more time anyway.
Team Scoring Sheets
RED TEAM - START AT CONE # 1
FLY SW 140' = CONE # ______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY NE 140' = CONE #______
FLY SE 140' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
FLY SW 140' = CONE #______
FLY E 100' = CONE #______
BLUE TEAM - START AT CONE # 1
FLY SE 140' = CONE # ______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
FLY NW 140' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY E 100' = CONE #______
FLY NW 140' = CONE #______
FLY E 100' = CONE #______
FLY SE 140' = CONE #______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
PURPLE TEAM - START AT CONE # 1
FLY NE 140' = CONE # ______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
FLY SE 140' = CONE #______
FLY SW 140' = CONE #______
FLY SE 140' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
GREEN TEAM - START AT CONE # 1
FLY NW 140' = CONE # ______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY SE 140' = CONE #______
FLY E 100' = CONE #______
FLY S 100' = CONE #______
FLY SW 140' = CONE #______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY NE 140' = CONE #______
Number each cone from 1 to 12 by writing the number on the inside with a permanent marker. (You could use paper plates or other objects)
Using a compass, lay out the cones in a large field like this diagram. (Notice North is to the right!)
The Game:
4 teams. (2 man teams work best)
One scout throws the frisbee, the other scout works the compass, points, keeps track of the number of throws, and writes down the cone #.
All teams start at cone 1 at the same time. Everyone finishes at cone 9. 1st team to navigate the course the fastest in the fewest throws with the right cone numbers written down on their game sheet wins.
The Rules:
- Teams must switch thrower/tracker roles each hole.
- Teams must throw their frisbee until it hits the cone before they can lift it to find its number.
- Throwers can take no steps while holding the frisbee.
Scoring: The simplest way to score is have the first team to final cone with the correct cone numbers be the winner. You could add a 5 second or 10 second penalty for every throw over 9 taken, but more throws tend to take more time anyway.
Team Scoring Sheets
RED TEAM - START AT CONE # 1
FLY SW 140' = CONE # ______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY NE 140' = CONE #______
FLY SE 140' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
FLY SW 140' = CONE #______
FLY E 100' = CONE #______
BLUE TEAM - START AT CONE # 1
FLY SE 140' = CONE # ______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
FLY NW 140' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY E 100' = CONE #______
FLY NW 140' = CONE #______
FLY E 100' = CONE #______
FLY SE 140' = CONE #______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
PURPLE TEAM - START AT CONE # 1
FLY NE 140' = CONE # ______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
FLY SE 140' = CONE #______
FLY SW 140' = CONE #______
FLY SE 140' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
GREEN TEAM - START AT CONE # 1
FLY NW 140' = CONE # ______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY SE 140' = CONE #______
FLY E 100' = CONE #______
FLY S 100' = CONE #______
FLY SW 140' = CONE #______
FLY W 100' = CONE #______
FLY N 100' = CONE #______
FLY NE 140' = CONE #______
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Comments:
Mar 19, 2020 - Peter Zelchenko
I'm a little confused about this game. Is the ultimate order:
1 4 3 9 5 7 12 8 11 9
If so, you hit 9 twice - that's okay, but maybe a little confusing. The main thing I see is that this calls for using a compass, but isn't it true that once they've figured out north, unless you're using more complicated angles than basic NE/SW/etc., they shouldn't really need the compass at all. Maybe this game would be better at practicing the basic directions and half-directions WITHOUT a compass (maybe just giving them a visual indicator of N).
I have a layout that I use for something vaguely similar, at scouting.wikidot.com/compass - perhaps this game can be adapted to that.
1 4 3 9 5 7 12 8 11 9
If so, you hit 9 twice - that's okay, but maybe a little confusing. The main thing I see is that this calls for using a compass, but isn't it true that once they've figured out north, unless you're using more complicated angles than basic NE/SW/etc., they shouldn't really need the compass at all. Maybe this game would be better at practicing the basic directions and half-directions WITHOUT a compass (maybe just giving them a visual indicator of N).
I have a layout that I use for something vaguely similar, at scouting.wikidot.com/compass - perhaps this game can be adapted to that.
Mar 19, 2020 - Scouter Paul
@Peter - There is a different order for each team since they are
each heading off in different directions.
It is meant for Cub
Scouts, or others just learning basic compass use.
Your compass
game is probably more like Can Store activity.
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