Abstract: A rope jumping stick assembly (10) for recreational use comprising a stick assembly (12) and a cord (20). The stick assembly (12) comprises a handle portion (18) having a first and second end; a cup (14) covering the first end of the handle portion (18) and a cap (17) covering the second end. The cup (14) comprises a hole (16). The cord (20) having a first and second end attaches to the stick assembly (12) by passing the first end through the hole (16) in the cup (14) and forming or fixing an enlargement (22) on the first end of the cord (20). Then the cup (14) is placed over the first end of the handle portion (18), and the cord (20) is thereby fixed to the stick assembly (12). The assembly (10) includes a whiffle ball (30) attached to the second end of the cord (20).

Abstract: The game apparatus is adapted for either playing a game similar to ping pong or a game similar to badminton. The apparatus includes a pair of base elements having openings therein to receive the free ends of a resilient plastic rod. The rod is flexed into an arch shape with the ends inserted in the openings in the base elements. A ping pong net is stretched between the lower ends of the rod. The apparatus may be used by setting it on a hard floor whereupon game participants, each of whom is provided with a paddle, hit a ping pong ball back and forth underneath the arch. Alternately, the apparatus may be set higher by use, for example, of chairs. This provides a setting for playing a game similar to badminton in which the bird is hit back and forth through the arch.

Abstract: The swimmer's aid is a generally S-shaped board having means on the upper surface thereof for engagement with the hands of a swimmer. The swimmer holds the board in front of him with his arms extended and propels himself by means of kicking his legs. The rearward end of the board is downturned to act as a drag. The forward end of the board is upturned to minimize any tendency of the board to dive into the water during use. The swimmer's aid is a practice device intended to assist in improving a swimmer's ability.