Category: Recess News
VS. Cleveland culture/lifestyle magazine PressureLife has challenged the Recess Cleveland team to participate in their bi-monthly event, “Pressure Vs.” The staff at PressureLife take on local businesses and organizations and try to “beat them at their own game”. And they lose. A lot. The Bubble Soccer […]
2016 was a blast for Recess Cleveland. Thanks to Neighborhood Connections, we were able to secure a grant to buy Body Zorbs. If you’re not familiar with Zorbs, you’ve probably seen them before…just watch the video of us testing them: [fvplayer src=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCXuWBIpZOU”] The Zorbs are great for playing soccer: [fvplayer src=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qKr91PbjWk”] Also, we […]
You bring the cause, we bring the fun! Non-profits, awareness fundraisers and grassroots groups are major building blocks in the foundation of healthy communities. Recess Cleveland is partnering with several local charities and community groups to throw “FUN”-raisers, bringing our recess activities to fundraising events. “Kick Cancer”, a kickball tournament raising support for cancer awareness, […]
We would like to thank Mary McLeod Bethune School in Cleveland, Ohio for inviting us to their Back to School Celebration and becoming the first CMSD school to host a Recess Cleveland event. The kids had a blast and we’re looking forward to returning in the near future! (Source: Mary McLeod Bethune School Facebook) Also, […]
Zorbs have had a major impact on humans’ ability to damage our own dignity by giving us the opportunity to cover our bodies in what is essentially bubble-wrap and air cushions and act like ancient gladiators. Add the skills of playing a typical match of the “other football” and you have a […]
Kickball is played similarly to baseball and has been a playground favorite since the early 1900s. If you can kick, catch and throw a ball, you’re ready to play! The field of play is set up like a baseball diamond with 4 side bases and a “pitcher’s mound”. We recommend at least 7 players […]
https://youtu.be/5a1z26twsoY We like to keep it simple at Recess Cleveland when it comes to football. Our game is more like street-ball: formal rules and positions don’t apply, but we ask that you refrain for highlight-reel-style hits. Every team needs a quarterback, a few receivers, a line, and a referee who is also a big fan […]
The Re-Inspire Foundation, the creators of Recess Cleveland, recently had a meeting where we discussed the importance and magic of Community Recess. Our first event, exactly one year ago, was the toughest because there were so many variables: 1) What if no one shows? 2) What if there’s a fight/disturbance? 3) What if the weather […]
Soccer, also known as “football”, also known as “the beautiful game” and the whole world’s most beloved sport. The city of Cleveland has its own rich history with soccer – immigrants from Northern Europe were playing the game here as early as the 1850s. Soccer is one of the most enriching recess activities, requiring the […]
Battle Soccer, or “3-sided football” as it’s called in Denmark where it was invented in the 1960s, is a fun but chaotic way to change up a typical soccer game! Here’s what the pitch looks like. Yikes! Scoring works the opposite of typical soccer, you don’t count the goals you get, only the number […]
