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How to Create Your Own Mini Olympics at Home

Creating your own Mini Olympics can be a fun way to bring the excitement of the Olympic Games into your home. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set up a range of fun and sporty activities using some of our favourite sporting items available from Casey's Toys.

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Before you start, gather your supplies from around the house or visit us for some help. Here's our staff picks for the most fun Mini Olympics ever!

1. Sports Equipment:

2. Outdoor Play:


3. Green and Gold Toys:

4. Other Essentials:

  • Medals or Ribbons - Create your own using craft supplies for the winners.
  • Score Cards - Create your own score cards for the judges using craft supplies (also available to pick up at Casey's Toys while you're there).
  • Spiral Liquid Timer - To time the events and add a colourful twist.

Step 2: Set Up Your Events

Now, it's time to set up your Mini Olympic events. Here are some ideas:

  1. Discus Throw: Use the Flying Disc With Soft Flex to see who can throw it the farthest. Mark the distance with cones or chalk.
  2. Target Shooting: Set up targets in your backyard and use the XSHOT Excel Ranger X8 Dart Blaster to see who can hit the most targets.
  3. Basketball: Use the Nerf Sports Nerfoop & Ball for a fun game of basketball. See who can score the most points in a set time.
  4. Hockey: Use the Funtime Instant Air Hockey Set to stage a world class game of hockey. May the best player win.
  5. Rhythmic Gymnastics: Wow the judges with your gold winning performance using hoop, ball, rope or the gorgeous rainbow Twirling Ribbon Stick from Casey's Toys.
  6. Kicking Challenge: Set up the Franklin Blackhawk Pop Up Soccer Goal and see who can kick the most balls in a given time.
  7. Trampoline Gymnastics: Perform your best tricks and jumps on the Plum Junior Springsafe Trampoline. Judges (family members) can score each performance.
  8. Water Slide Race: Set up the Wahu Aqua Glider and race to the end. The fastest time wins!
  9. Car Race: Use the LEGO City Green Race Car and Scalex43 Super Loop Thriller Slot Car Set to set up some car races or a racecourse. See whose car finishes first.
  10. Water Skim Ball: Use the Wahu Super Grip Skim Ball to play catch or have a distance throwing competition.
  11. Ring Toss: Use BS Toys Ring Toss to host rounds of Ring Toss. Best of 3 for gold!


Step 3: Organize the Competition

  1. Create a Schedule: Plan out the order of events and the rules for each. Make sure to include breaks and time for refreshments.
  2. Warm-Up: Just like in the real Olympics, start with a warm-up session to get everyone ready. Get hearts and legs pumping with a good old fashioned running race to start the games off with a bang.
  3. Compete: Follow the schedule and compete in each event. Make sure to time each event and record the results.
  4. Award Ceremony: At the end of the competition, hold a mini award ceremony. Hand out medals or ribbons to the winners and celebrate everyone's participation.

Step 4: Have Fun!

The most important part of your Mini Olympics is to have fun! Encourage good sportsmanship, cheer for each other, and enjoy the spirit of the Olympics right in your own backyard. With a little creativity and a bit of help from Casey's Toys, you can create an unforgettable Mini Olympics at home. Gather your friends and family, set up your events, and let the games begin!

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