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Latest revision as of 18:45, 29 April 2024

Return to Increase Postive Recreation Opportunities for Youth or ZOOM_MAP--Increase_Positive_Recreation_Opportunities_for_Youth


Carpetball is a simple, fast-paced, and very fun game for all ages.  It can be played indoors or outdoors, and it is great for socializing.

Background

The orgins of carpetball are not known for certain, but it gained popularity at youth summer camps in the 1970s and 1980s.  There are many different instructions for both indoor and outdoor carpetball tables. 

It is fun for all ages--and mixed ages--and it is a wonderful blend of simplicity and entertainment. It doesn't get old!  

This website provides a quick overview of carpetball.

Examples of people playing carpetball. 

  1. Playing Indoors
  2. Playing outdoors

Tools and Resources

The National Carpetball Association

Many websites have instructions for building carpetball tables, and YouTube has videos with examples of buildig carpetball tables.  

While the rules of carpetball are somewhat flexible, there are simple videos that show how to play.

 

Promising Practices and Case Studies

Examples from communities that have implemented tools focused on this objective

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