Recess Cleveland has some exciting news. Our friends at University Circle Inc. have allowed us to take over the Wade Oval Ice Rink on Thursdays from 6pm-8pm until March 2nd. Join us for bubble soccer on ice along with many other classic recess games (with a twist). What is Bubble
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Bubble soccer played under the stars and on the ice
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Looking a bit like the manic giant vegetable played by Woody Allen in the movie “Sleeper”, a dozen or so kids and adults wearing inflatable bubbles gathered on the Rink at Wade Oval on Thursday night to play spirited if sometimes awkward games of soccer. Move too fast,
Recess Cleveland 2016 Attendee Report
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:
Fresh and fun: recessCLE
This series of stories, “Grassroots Success: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods,” explores how meaningful impact on our communities grows from the ground up. Support for “Grassroots Success” is provided by Neighborhood Connections. Alex Robertson is smart, ambitious, and successful. And after leaving Glenville to attend Ivy League
Recess Cleveland Rules – Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee actually began right here in Ohio, developed by college students in the 1960s. It features a field just like football with two end zones and is played similar to a football game. To score a point, you have to catch a Frisbee “passed” from the other side by one
Recess Cleveland Rules – Capture The Flag
This game started as an actual strategy on battlefields during war. A battle was considered over and won when the other side’s flag had been captured. You’ll need a large playing field, preferably in an area with lots of trees as this game involves a lot of ducking,
Recess Cleveland Rules – Dodgeball
Dodgeball – a childhood favorite! The court has a centerline with several balls lined up on it, two “attack” lines set up about ten feet back on each side of the centerline and two sidelines. The game starts when all members of the teams rush forward from the sidelines
Recess Cleveland Rules – Bubble Soccer
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
Recess Cleveland Rules – Kickball
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
Recess Cleveland Rules – Football
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