New game focuses on cooperation, physical fitness at St. Patrick School

Sixth grade students at St. Patrick School in Waukon have been playing a brand new game in their Physical Education classes under the direction of Mr. David Miller. Pictured above, the game is called Omnikin Ball, more commonly referred to as "Kinball," and uses a ball approximately four feet in diameter that floats through the air like a balloon. Invented in Quebec in 1987, "Kinball" is played with three teams of four players and can be played either indoors or outdoors. One team "serves" the ball into play while all team members are in contact with the ball, calling on one of the other teams to catch the ball before it hits the ground. The goal of the game is to catch and control the ball before it touches the ground. Points are given when a team commits a fault, such as allowing the ball to touch the ground. The game can be played within a time or point limit and puts emphasis on cooperation, coordination and balance, and has also been recommended for cardiovascular fitness and physical condition. Submitted photo.