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Policy Note

Policy-oriented recommendations and evidence from the BeActive Beach Games model, supporting inclusive and active communities.

PolicymakersMunicipalities

DocumentGuideActivitiesToolkits & Templates

Physical Activity Guide

Practical beach sport and physical activity ideas that can be adapted for families, coaches and sport organisations.

FamiliesCoachesOrganisations

DocumentEvent guideEvent organisationToolkits & Templates

Event Organisation Guide

Step-by-step guidance for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating inclusive sport events.

OrganisationsMunicipalities

DocumentActivity bookletActivitiesEvent organisation

Family Activity Booklet

Ready-to-use family games, relays, station formats, scoring ideas and practical set-up guidance for schools, families and organisations.

FamiliesCoachesOrganisations

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Family Activity Generator

Create a ready-to-use family movement idea based on who is joining, where the activity will happen, time available, equipment, intensity and accessibility needs.

Family membersNumber of peopleLocationTime availableGoalEquipmentAccessibilityIntensity

These activities are generated based on the materials available in the Resource Library.

Generated activity card

Rescue the Balls

20 minutesMixed generations · 4-5 people · Park / outdoor spaceMedium intensity

Goal: Families use hoops or rope circles attached to strings to pull balls back over a safe line without stepping into the playing area.

Equipment: Use cones or household objects as the main shared material. Adapt with household or school equipment if needed.

How to play

Prepare a safe activity area and explain that the aim is participation, cooperation and fun.
Mark a safe line and place different balls in the middle of the activity zone.
Each family member holds a rope/hoop tool and tries to “rescue” one ball at a time.
The team works together to pull balls across the line without entering the zone.
After each rescued ball, rotate who gives directions and who attempts the next catch.
Finish when all balls are rescued or when the time is over.
Run one or two rounds depending on group size. Rotate roles so everyone contributes.

Make it easier: Place the balls closer to the line and use larger hoops or lighter balls.

Make it harder: Use balls of different sizes, add a centre bonus ball, or require families to rescue balls in a chosen order.

Inclusive adaptation: For seated or wheelchair users, reduce the distance and allow one person to hold the rope while another gives directions. Offer each family member a choice of walking, rolling, stepping, throwing or seated movement.

Safety note: Keep enough space between teams so ropes cannot reach other participants and remind everyone not to step into the playing area.

Generated activity card

Rescue the Balls

20 minutesMixed generations · 4-5 people · Park / outdoor spaceMedium intensity

Goal: Families use hoops or rope circles attached to strings to pull balls back over a safe line without stepping into the playing area.

Equipment: Use cones or household objects as the main shared material. Adapt with household or school equipment if needed.

How to play

Prepare a safe activity area and explain that the aim is participation, cooperation and fun.
Mark a safe line and place different balls in the middle of the activity zone.
Each family member holds a rope/hoop tool and tries to “rescue” one ball at a time.
The team works together to pull balls across the line without entering the zone.
After each rescued ball, rotate who gives directions and who attempts the next catch.
Finish when all balls are rescued or when the time is over.
Run one or two rounds depending on group size. Rotate roles so everyone contributes.

Make it easier: Place the balls closer to the line and use larger hoops or lighter balls.

Make it harder: Use balls of different sizes, add a centre bonus ball, or require families to rescue balls in a chosen order.

Inclusive adaptation: For seated or wheelchair users, reduce the distance and allow one person to hold the rope while another gives directions. Offer each family member a choice of walking, rolling, stepping, throwing or seated movement.

Safety note: Keep enough space between teams so ropes cannot reach other participants and remind everyone not to step into the playing area.

Generated based on materials available in the Resource Library.

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