Swimming pools have become so popular in homes across the U.S. that an entire industry has sprung up around creating swimming pool games for the family and friends to enjoy while lounging at the pool side or swimming in the pools.
Swimming, in addition to being fun, is good exercise for just about anyone. But many times, you can get bored just swimming around the pool or standing in the shallow pool end doing nothing. Swimming pool games can brighten up the afternoon and re-introduce a bit of fun back into your lives. And, as a side benefit, games will help to bring you, your family, and your friends closer together.
swimming pool volley ball game
Pool volleyball – You can purchase pool volleyball game set for under $150. This is a great sport and one you can play with from 2 to (depending on the size of your pool) 12 people. This game will probably be the most popular as the summer Olympics approach and interest in water sports begins to peak.
Pool basketball – another of the swimming pool games that can be purchased very cheaply. In fact, some companies sell combination volleyball/basketball portable gaming equipment that can be used for either sport depending on how it’s set up.
swimming pool badminton game
Swimming pool badminton – an excellent game for kids and adults. Good pool badminton sets can be found for under $20.
arcade shooter game
Arcade shooter games – perfect for young pre-teen kids. They come with water pistols and the pool, of course, provides an inexhaustible water source. The kids can literally spend hours knocking targets off of the water arcade.
Pool ring toss game – just like the ring toss games on land, except it takes place in the water. Kids will love seeing who can score the most point.
Some of the best swimming pool games, as well as the cheapest, are the ones that kids make up themselves. Games such as swimming pool tag or “sharks and minnows” will elicit lots of activity and laughter from all involved.
Relay races – these are popular with kids and adults both. You can divide people into teams or simply hold individual races. For prizes, make up food incentives or whatever strikes the fancy of your guests.
The most important thing to consider when introducing games into your swimming pool is the issue of safety. With young kids always have someone supervising the activities in the pool to ensure that no one drowns or suffers any other injury.