Abstract: The present invention proposes a court, which is a half- or full-court in which ball sports, such as soccer (penalty kicks), foot volleyball, volleyball, and basketball (3×3 basketball), can be played. The court allows balls to be automatically and rapidly supplied in the case where it takes time to resume a game, such as a case where a game is replayed or a case where a ball is out according to the characteristics of each type of sport, or in the case where serve-reception practice is required, and also allows balls to be naturally collected and lifted because the court is inclined and allows the balls to be automatically classified according to the types of balls and to be supplied to the court.

Abstract: There is set forth herein methods for training field hockey trainees. Methods herein can use a generally cylindrical structure that has holders for holding a field hockey stick in varying positions. According to one method actions for training can be taken with respect to first and second generally cylindrical structures each having holders for holding a field hockey stick in varying positions.

Abstract: A water skipping game bag. The game bag can include a liquid-permeable cover having a hydrophobic exterior surface and enclosing an interior chamber, a liquid-permeable pouch disposed within the chamber, a filler material having fluid properties, and a liquid-absorbent core disposed within the pouch. The game bag can absorb water and deform so as to improve skipping performance, increase ease of catching and throwing the bag, and reduce the likelihood of injury from impact by the bag.

Abstract: The invention is a floatation game device with a pole, which pole has a first (upper) end, a second (lower) end, and an intermediate section(s). A ballast weight is attached to the lower end. A generally ovoid and round float is attached to the intermediate section. A rope connector is attached to the upper end. One end of a rope is attached to the upper end of the pole and a ball is attached to the other end of the rope. The pole of the floatation game device can be disassembled into smaller sections. The attachment means can be a swivel, a hole, or other attachment means.

Abstract: A facility for playing a ball game includes a playing surface, as well as a net which divides the playing surface into two halves. The halves are each at least partly formed by a water basin filled with water. The halves each include a vertical rear wall, which is in each case provided on the side of that half which is remote from the net.

Abstract: A mounting base includes two fixing plates movably connected to each other via a four-bar mechanism, which consist of four fixing arms and is controllable via an adjusting rod to reduce one diagonal thereof, so that the two fixing plates located at two opposite ends of the other diagonal of the four-bar mechanism are moved outward to firmly press against two opposite inner wall surfaces of a swimming pool gutter, enabling the mounting base to be conveniently and safely fixed to any desired point along a swimming pool perimeter without spoiling the swimming pool. A carrier plate is associated with the adjusting rod for a water activity facility to mount thereon. A second carrier plate perpendicular to the first carrier plate may be associated with the fixing plates via another two pivotally connected fixing arms, so that the mounting base is usable in two different directions.

Abstract: A water disk sports game that includes a pair of floating goals located at predetermined distances from each other in a designated boundary area. Each goal includes a vertical scoring pole that extends upward from a large floating base. In a first embodiment, the floating base is a hollow circular floating disk with an upper, diagonally aligned skirt surface that leads to a circular recessed cavity coaxially aligned with the scoring pole. Attached to the scoring pole is an elevated lid which creates a narrow gap between the lid and the top rim of the floating base. In another embodiment, the floating base is a partially submerged rim with radially aligned spokes and a center hub designed to receive the scoring pole. During use, a specially designed aquatic disk is given to one team whose objective is to throw the aquatic disk at the opposing team's scoring pole.

Abstract: An interactive water amusement ride may include a water amusement ride, a competition area located in the water amusement ride, and a participant identifier coupled to a participant in the water amusement ride. The participant may participate in a competition in the competition area. An automated system assesses a status of the participant in the competition. In some embodiments, an automated system for an interactive water amusement ride includes sensors coupled to a competition area. The sensors may detect participant identifiers in the competition area. The sensors may be coupled to a control system. The control system may assess a status of each participant individually and/or a status of the teams in the competition area. Status of participants and/or teams in the competition area may be displayed on a display (e.g., a scoreboard) located at or near the competition area.

Abstract: Collapsible structures are disclosed having a central panel, a first support panel disengageably connected to the left side of the central panel, and a second support panel disengageably connected to the right side of the central panel. Each of the central panel and support panels includes a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a fabric material substantially covering the frame member.

Abstract: A facility for playing a ball game includes a playing surface, as well as a net which divides the playing surface into two halves. The halves are each at least partly formed by a water basin filled with water. The halves each include a vertical rear wall, which is in each case provided on the side of that half which is remote from the net.

Abstract: One embodiment of the ball catching system for training soccer players having a frame with a rigid horizontal member and two vertical members, a soccer training net having a width that is a predetermined multiple of the horizontal member length and secured with elastic attachments to the frame and the ground. The soccer training net has a plurality of pockets throughout the rectangular surface. The pockets consist of two rectangular nets, a front net with a predetermined aperture larger than the diameter of a soccer ball and a rear net with a predetermined aperture smaller than the diameter of a soccer ball. The ball catching system can capture and hold at point of impact soccer balls hitting either the front or back of the soccer training net, whereby several drills to improve shooting skills and accuracy can be conducted simultaneously, saving valuable coaching time and increasing player participation.

Abstract: Collapsible structures are disclosed having a central panel, a first support panel disengageably connected to the left side of the central panel, and a second support panel disengageably connected to the right side of the central panel. Each of the central panel and support panels includes a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a fabric material substantially covering the frame member.

Abstract: Collapsible structures are disclosed having a central panel, a first support panel disengageably connected to the left side of the central panel, and a second support panel disengageably connected to the right side of the central panel. Each of the central panel and support panels includes a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a fabric material substantially covering the frame member.

Abstract: A supporting frame with netting material is placed around a swimming pool, either an in ground pool or an above ground pool, to at least partially enclose the pool and provide for the attachment and support of sport apparatus such as basketball, aeroball, and/or water polo goals at opposite sides or ends of the pool and such as a volleyball net stretched across the pool. The netting material may extend along the ends of the pool, around the entire periphery of the pool, and, if desired, across the top of the pool. The netting material ensures that lose sport apparatus, such as balls, used with the attached sport apparatus that contacts the netting material remains in the pool. The supporting frame includes support members that are secured to the pool. If the pool is an above ground pool, the support members are secured to the pool structure. The support members may be substantially rigid members or inflatable members.

Abstract: A toss-game structure for poolside use includes a target supported at a height from a base and having front and rear portions defining an interior space. The target front portion includes at least one opening for receipt of a tossed object in the interior space. The target portions each have surfaces defining a portion of a substantially prolate sphere for collectively simulating a football shape. A support post includes opposite ends engaging the base and the target rear portion such that a majority of the target is positioned forwardly of a front edge of the base. The structure further includes a backstop having upper and lower portions. The upper portion is curved about a vertical axis to define a concave surface in the form of a partial cylinder. The lower portion is curved about horizontal and vertical axes in the form of a partial bowl.

Abstract: A sinkable fun toy includes a floater body and a counter weight member. The floater body includes a receiving portion, which has a receiving opening and a stand portion, which has at least one leg for supporting the receiving portion. The counter weight member is received in the receiving opening of the receiving portion. The first and second engaging portions are formed between the receiving portion and the counter weight member and being engaged with each other. After assembled, the floater body and counter weight member being sinkable, sink in water, the receiving portion is kept a desired height from the ground of water by the stand portion. Wherein the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are disengaged through pressing the counter weight member, the floater body floats on the water but the counter weight member remains in water.

Abstract: An apparatus for playing two games, one at a time, in a swimming pool. The apparatus comprises a floating support having first and second portions, a first game target disposed in the first portion and a second game target disposed in the second portion, wherein the support may be disposed first portion up or first portion down, and is shaped and arranged to float stably in either orientation, so that of the first or second games my be played accordingly.

Abstract: A ball rebound wall apparatus for a swimming pool which uses a substantially planar panel mounted on a pontoon assembly. The pontoon assembly is to be floatingly located within the swimming pool. A ballast is to be placed on the pool decking with a pontoon assembly to be tied to the ballast in order to locate the pontoon assembly in a set position and maintain the pontoon assembly in a set position. The pontoon assembly includes a groove. The ball rebound wall is to be mounted within the groove to be supported on the pontoon assembly. The pontoon assembly can be varied in its flotation ability by increasing or decreasing flotation. The rebound wall is to be tilted to assume an inclined position so that upon a ball striking the rebound wall, the ball is rebounded in an upward direction away from the surface of the water of the swimming pool. The ball rebound wall apparatus is to be readily removable and disassembled when not in use.

Abstract: A toss-game structure for poolside use includes a target supported at a height from a base and having front and rear portions defining an interior space. The target front portion includes at least one opening for receipt of a tossed object in the interior space. The target portions each have surfaces defining a portion of a substantially prolate sphere for collectively simulating a football shape. A support post includes opposite ends engaging the base and the target rear portion such that a majority of the target is positioned forwardly of a front edge of the base. The structure further includes a backstop having upper and lower portions. The upper portion is curved about a vertical axis to define a concave surface in the form of a partial cylinder. The lower portion is curved about horizontal and vertical axes in the form of a partial bowl.

Abstract: A free standing, upright sports goal structure (10) having a plurality of inflatable bladders to form the framework (19) of a standing goal structure, together with an outer casing (25) of non-elastic material which encloses the inflatable framework (19) and serves to form a strong rigid goal structure (10) which is useful in a plurality of sports, yet which can quickly and easily be erected or collapsed for convenient transportation and storage.

Abstract: A game goal apparatus that is intended to be played within a swimming pool which uses a substantially planar backboard at opposite ends of the swimming pool. Each backboard is designed to be used in conjunction with a water polo ball. Each backboard includes a through opening which may connect with a net mounted on the backboard to guide the ball when the ball passes through the through opening to be deposited on the water directly adjacent the rear surface of the backboard. The backboard is to be mounted on a frame which may be located within the water of the swimming pool. The backboard is tilted to assume an inclined position so that upon the ball striking the surface of the backboard it rebounds in an upward direction away from the surface of the water of the swimming pool. The goal apparatus may be collapsible when not in use.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a swimming pool. The apparatus includes an athletic goal, a ballast device, and a support assembly operably connecting the athletic goal to the ballast device such that bottom portion of the goal will be below the ballast device when the ballast device is on the top surface of the deck and the athletic goal is within the interior region of the swimming pool.

Abstract: A water-skimming ball for use in competitive water play wherein the ball is a specified composition and partially filled with fluids, not only to induce a skimming action of the ball across the surface of water for long distances when properly thrown relative to the surface of the water, but also to produce certain other desirable dynamics particularly suited to competitive water play.

Abstract: A water sport to be played between two teams each having a number of players, including at least one goalie for each team together with offensive/defensive players. The sport is played utilizing a ball which is hand held and hand propelled and which is structured so as to promote skimming across the surface of water. Points are scored by propelling the game ball either parallel or downwardly relative to the surface of the water such that the ball must strike the water before entering a goal of at least one or more goals defended by each team.

Abstract: A water-skimming ball for use in competitive water play wherein the ball is a specified composition and partially filled with fluids, not only to induce a skimming action of the ball across the surface of water for long distances when properly thrown relative to the surface of the water, but also to produce certain other desirable dynamics particularly suited to competitive water play.

Abstract: A game goal apparatus that is intended to be played within a swimming pool which uses a substantially planar backboard at opposite ends of the swimming pool. Each backboard is designed to be used in conjunction with a water polo ball. Each backboard includes a through opening which may connect with a net mounted on the backboard to guide the ball when the ball passes through the through opening to be deposited on the water directly adjacent the rear surface of the backboard. The backboard is to be mounted on a frame which may be located within the water of the swimming pool. The backboard is tilted to assume an inclined position so that upon the ball striking the surface of the backboard it rebounds in an upward direction away from the surface of the water of the swimming pool. The goal apparatus may be collapsible when not in use.

Abstract: A convertible pool cover support including a fixed support portion positionable within the pool. A pool cover supporting portion is couplable with the fixed support portion for supporting a pool cover at an elevation with respect to the pool. A pair of corner pads are positionable on the pool cover supporting portion. The corner pads have a plurality of securement straps extending outwardly therefrom. A volleyball net portion is adapted for coupling with the fixed support portion when the pool cover supporting portion is removed therefrom.

Abstract: A game goal apparatus that is intended to be played within a swimming pool which uses a substantially planar backboard at opposite ends of the swimming pool. Each backboard is designed to be used in conjunction with a water polo ball. Each backboard includes a through opening which connects with a net mounted on the backboard to guide the ball when the ball passes through the through opening to be deposited on the water directly adjacent the rear surface of the backboard. The backboard is to be mounted on a frame which has a forward section which is located within the water of the swimming pool and a rearward section supportingly mounted on the swimming pool decking. The backboard is tilted to assume an inclined position so that upon the ball striking the surface of the backboard it rebounds in an upward direction away from the surface of the water of the swimming pool.

Abstract: A tossing game including a plurality of moveable targets having an upward facing opening and a plurality of projectiles for being tossed for accuracy into the opening. Indicia on the projectiles match respective indicia on the targets. The target may be constructed as a tube or similar shape. The target is inflatable for portability and flotation.

Abstract: A lightweight poolside basketball goal that easily mounts to the side of an in-ground swimming pool. The poolside basketball goal will attach to a standard size volleyball or basketball sleeve in the pool deck. The poolside basketball goal can also be used with a weighted ballast, instead of with a sleeve. The basketball goal easily attaches to the side of a pool, utilizing the underside of the pool deck overhang, in such a manner that the basketball bounces off of the goal as if it were a conventional basketball goal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a game and training device which can be played in a game-like setting to develop skills such as ball handling, passing, and shooting. A primary goal forms a target opening in a generally vertical plane through which a ball may be kicked by the player. In addition, a plurality of intermediate goals are arranged on the playing field in spaced relation to one another. Each intermediate goal defines a respective target opening through which the ball is to be passed as the player advances the ball to the primary goal. Each intermediate goal comprises a pair of base members positioned on laterally spaced apart relation to one another and a hoop member supported by the pair of base members.

Abstract: An underwater dart board game which includes a dart board that may be thrown into a pool and settles on the bottom. The dart board has target areas thereon and a plurality of weighted darts are provided for throwing in the water on top of the dart board.

Abstract: A swimming pool search and retrieval game comprising a toy treasure chest and toy treasure pieces is provided. The chest is made from ornately styled waterproof plastic in the form of a sunken treasure chest. The chest has a lid, a lock, a key, and a compartment which contains sand to keep the chest weighted down while it is submerged. The chest contains an assortment of nonbuoyant toy treasure pieces that are also made from ornately styled waterproof plastic. The treasure pieces include jewelry, coins and trinkets. The treasure pieces are placed inside the treasure chest and the treasure chest is sunk to the bottom of a swimming pool. A player swims to the sunken chest and retrieves a treasure piece. The player returns to the surface of the pool with the retrieved item and repeats the sequence until all of the treasure pieces and the treasure chest are retrieved.

Abstract: An inflatable portable substantially collapsible structure comprising an inflatable substantially collapsible playing field having at least two walls, a top and a bottom, at least one object director to direct an object with a fluid along or above the playing surface and at least one score area.

Abstract: A water game that has a mat and a wall which define a reservoir that holds a volume of water. The reservoir may be separated into a plurality of individual compartments. The wall has a height that allows children to hop in and out of the reservoir. The base mat has a plurality of indicia located in separate blocked areas of the mat. The indicia are arranged so that the participants can jump about the mat in accordance with the rules of the game hopscotch. The wall may be inflated with water and contain apertures that continuously emit streams of water onto the mat area of the game to fill and replenish the reservoir.

Abstract: A free standing, upright sports goal structure (10) having a plurality of inflatable bladders to form the framework (19) of a standing goal structure, together with an outer casing (25) of non-elastic material which encloses the inflatable framework (19) and serves to form a strong rigid goal structure (10) which is useful in a plurality of sports, yet which can quickly and easily be erected or collapsed for convenient transportation and storage.