Family Playbook Event Guide
Family Day 2026 • Official Program
Family Day Games
Cooperative games, relays, and strategy challenges designed for students and families.
Format Team Stations
1
Cooperative Team Relay Challenge
Fast-paced, team-based active challenges testing speed, coordination, and hand-eye accuracy.
3 Events
#1
Catching Relay
3 Tennis Balls / Line Tall Cones
Players from each team take turns throwing and catching the tennis ball. After a successful catch, the catcher places the ball securely on top of the tall cone. The thrower advances to become the next catcher, while the previous catcher rotates to the back of the line.
Win Condition: First team to cycle all players through catches and cap all cones with balls wins!
#2
Cone Catch Relay
Hand-Held Catching Cones Colored Disc Distance Markers
Players use inverted sports cones held in hand to catch tossed tennis balls from varying distances. No bouncing is permitted—all catches must be clean out of the air. The challenge progresses through three progressive distance tiers marked by colored disc cones.
Level 1: Short Range
Level 2: Mid Range
Level 3: Long Range
Win Condition: First squad to complete required catches at all three distance levels takes the round!
#3
Tic-Tac-Toe Relay
3 Pennies per Team Tic-Tac-Toe Grid (Rings)
Two teams compete against each other. Each team starts with three pennies in hand. On the whistle, teams race to get three pennies in a row within the tic-tac-toe grid (rings). If all three are placed without a win, teammates take turns repositioning pennies.
Win Condition: First team to align 3 pennies in a row.
youtu.be/xDNVvI872l4
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Parent & Student Partnerships
Strategy & Teamwork Games
Collaborative parent-student pair stations focusing on balance, trust, communication, and tactics.
Focus Duo Sync
#4
Delivery Game
Potato Sack Bag / Mats Designated Bins
Parents/Students are divided into teams and line up at the starting area:
- Each pair places the assigned item on the mat and works together to carry it to the designated bin.
- Partners communicate and move at a controlled pace to keep the item on the mat. Once delivered, the pair returns and the next team goes.
- If the item drops, the pair swaps out with the on-deck team, and the next pair attempts the delivery.
Goal: Continuous rotations encouraging teamwork, communication, and safe movement.
youtu.be/T17KyHqCdBs
#5
Make The Catch
Potato Sack Bag / Mats Tossable Items & Catch Zone
Each pair works together holding the potato sack bag/mat to catch items tossed or released:
- Partners communicate and coordinate their movements to successfully catch and secure each item.
- Once successfully caught, the pair places it in the designated area and returns to the starting area.
- If the item is dropped or missed, the pair swaps out with the on-deck team, and the next pair attempts the catch.
Goal: Coordinate partner tracking to safely secure and bank target catches.
youtu.be/Qtwla2n7ZKQ
#6
Bean Bag Battle
Beanbags Target Bin Cones on Hoop Track
Teams take turns tossing beanbags into a bin. Each successful throw moves the cones on the hoop closer to the opposing team’s side. If both teams score at the same time, the cones stay in place.
Win Condition: First team to move the cones all the way to the opposing side wins the match!
youtu.be/V9c6hlGX_f4
Facilitator & Safety Reminders
Encourage cheer rotations, keep lanes clear between turns, and enforce controlled partner walking over sprinting.
Ready for Play
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