Sharks and Minnows

  Generally Sharks and Minnows is played in the deep end of a large pool. The game starts out with one person selected as the shark and the rest as the minnows.   The shark starts in the water on one side of the pool and the minnows usually start on the deck...

Marco Polo

Best played in the dark with lots of adults. There are many different variations to Marco Polo but this one is our favourite. Best played with four or more players, decide who is to be it. “IT” goes to the shallow end (by the steps) and says 1,2,3, Marco...

Water Volleyball

Can be played with two, but the more the better – same rules as normal volleyball apply. Get yourself a net (badminton kits are quite cheap and the nets are just about right) and use a parasol or swingball base across the width of the pool to stretch the net...

COVERT OPERATION

If done correctly, this can be great fun for all. You’ll need a CLEAR plastic 2 litre bottle…and a swimming pool. Make sure the bottle label is entirely peeled off Here’s what you do. The game leader fills the bottle all the way to the top (with pool...

HUMAN WHIRPOOL

Very good excercise for ALL, this one works especially well in round shaped pools. Have everybody get in the pool and line up single file, forming a large circle around the edges but where you can all still stand with head above water keeping close together. Have...