prompt: I'm planning a roller skating party for a group of middle schoolers. Most of them have roller skating experience through their physical education classes. What are some group games that we could play on the rink that will hold their attention and break up the long skating session?
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chosen.content: I'm planning a roller skating party for a group of middle schoolers. Most of them have roller skating experience through their physical education classes. What are some group games that we could play on the rink that will hold their attention and break up the long skating session?
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chosen.content: Here are some group roller skating games that can be used for a group of intermediate-level skaters in the middle school age group:
  
  * The Four Corner Game: The Four Corner game doesn't require any skating experience and is mostly a matter of luck. When the music plays, the skaters travel around the rink like normal. When the music stops, they find a corner. A designated dice roller will roll the large fuzzy die, and whichever corner number is rolled is removed from the game. This process of elimination continues until only one player is left and they are declared the winner. There are variations that can be used, such as playing odd/even corners or keeping the number that is rolled rather than eliminating that corner, which speeds up the game significantly.
  
  * Rockin' Robin (or the Record Game): This game is for skaters of intermediate skill. The DJ will play the songs "Rockin' Robin" or "You Spin Me Round" and blow the whistle throughout the song. When the whistle blows, skaters must turn and skate in the opposite direction. The whistle strikes may be fast and challenging, resulting in skaters making a complete circle. Skaters must pay close attention to the whistles.
  
  * Shoot the Duck: This game is played in teams, either red vs. blue or girls vs. boys. When the DJ blows the whistle, students must assume a squatting position on their skates and cannot use their legs to gain speed. As skaters lose momentum, they will stop moving and sit on their bottom. The goal is to be the last skater moving in order to earn a point for their team. The first team to five points wins the opportunity to skate one song all by themselves.
  
  * Dodgeball: For advanced skaters, adults/teachers/employees can throw the balls while students skate around the rink and "dodge" the balls. If a skater is "hit," they must sit in the middle of the floor. The goal is to be the last skater standing. If a skater catches the ball, the adult must sit down, instead. Adults should begin by throwing the balls high, so they can be easily ducked under, but aim progressively lower as the song continues. 
  
  These games are competitive or involve silly movements that are sure to keep skaters engaged. Longer games such as dodgeball can be played during large skating blocks, while it's easier to fit Rockin' Robin and short rounds of The Four Corner Game in between other activities. 
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rejected.content: I'm planning a roller skating party for a group of middle schoolers. Most of them have roller skating experience through their physical education classes. What are some group games that we could play on the rink that will hold their attention and break up the long skating session?
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