KIN BALL

Invented in Quebec in 1987, KIN-BALL sport is played with a ball of four

feet (1,22 m) in diameter and that weighs 2 lbs (1 kg). Only organized
cooperative sport in the world, this sport is played with three teams of four
players on a surface no larger than 60 per 60 (20 m per 20 m). The goal of
the game is simple; to catch and control the ball before it touches the
ground. Points are given when a team commits a fault such as dropping the
ball.

While playing, one of the three teams is in possession of the ball and is the
attacking team. Players of the offensive team must call out one of the two
other teams by saying OMNIKIN and the colour of the team and then
throw the ball inside of the courts surface. All team members must be in
contact with the ball when the ball is hit.

Once the hit is made, the designated team must catch the ball before it
touches the ground. Players can catch the ball with any part of their body.
When a team is not able to catch the ball before it touches the ground, a
point will be given to the two other teams and the team that dropped the
ball will restart the game at the offensive. If the team succeeds in catching
and controlling the ball, no points will be given and the team will then have
10 seconds to throw the ball back to another team.

A game of KIN-BALL sport can be played with time (periods of 7 minutes)

or with points (periods of 12 or 13 points).

KIN-BALL sport, which can be played indoors (in a gymnasium) or outdoors

(on grass, on a beach or on snow), puts emphasis on cooperation,
coordination and balance, and is also excellent for cardiovascular capacities
and overall physical condition.

Practiced by more than 10 million of players in more than 25 countries every

year, KIN-BALL sport is used in programs aiming to fight against infantile
obesity and intimidation in schools as well as in activities that aim to
integrate people with disabilities.