Fierljeppen
Team Building
F
PLAYERS
2+, taking turns
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
- A long fiberglass or aluminum vaulting pole
- A canal or water hazard
- A soft landing area (sandpit) on the far bank
MEASUREMENTS
Canal width adjusted to skill level, often 15-20m; poles up to 13m long.
HOW TO PLAY
1
Run toward the canal holding the pole upright, then plant its base firmly in the water at the bank.
2
Climb the pole hand over hand as it tips forward under your momentum, aiming to gain height and distance.
3
Let the pole's forward tilt carry you across the water toward the far bank.
4
Release and jump into the landing pit as the pole nears horizontal, aiming to land as far forward as possible.
5
Distance is measured from the take-off point to the landing mark; the longest jump across several rounds wins.