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Olympics Party
or
Sports Party

Host a fun Olympics Party or Sports Themed Party and turn all your guests into medal winners!

Invitations:

Make a card with the Olympic rings emblem on it

Make an invitation that looks like an medal, with the party details on the back of the medal

Anything sports themed

Party Decorations:

Anything sports themed

Old sports uniforms

Banners with the Olympic rings emblem

Pennants

Posters of sports heroes

Hang flags from other countries

Music:

The Rocky Theme

Fun Party Music (think Radio Disney)

Arrival Activity (Something for guests to do as you are waiting on everyone to arrive):

Have large inflatable balls, sports balls and Hula Hoops that kids can play with

Divide into teams, and have each team come up with a name, mascot and team cheer

Favorite Sports Party Games:

Hula Hoop Contest

Obstacle Course

High Jump - have players jump over an obstacle

Scooter Pull Relay - have players lie on the stomachs on a flat cart and pull themselves to a finish line

Egg and Spoon Relay - have players test their balance by racing to a finish line while balancing an egg on a spoon!

Balancing Race - have players race to a finish line with a book balanced on their heads. If it falls off, they must return to the starting line

Hand Push - Easy to set up and play anywhere. Have two players stand facing each other with their toes touching and their palms together at shoulder height. On "go", have each play push the other's hands until one of them has to take a step back or lose their balance. The player who forces his opponent backward is the winner. Have everyone team up to play, and then have the winners play each other, etc. until you get to an ultimate champion.

Arm Lock Wrestle - You've seen this one. Have players sit on the floor, back to back with their legs spread and arms locked at the elbows. On "go", each player tries to pull the other over to his side so that his arm or shoulder touches the floor.

Sports Charades - Play a regular game of charades, but instead have everyone do a sports motion, such as swinging a bat, shooting a basketball, etc.

Target Games - Play some fun target games such as trying to throw a rubber band over a broom handle or dowel, or trying to toss playing cards into a bucket.

Glow in the Dark Olympics Party - This would be a great idea for older kids at a sleepover!

Relays and Races - See our page of Relays and Races for more ideas!

Movies - For a sleepover Olympics party, watch the movie Cool Runnings.

Birthday Cake Ideas:

Cake with the Olympics rings drawn on it

Serve cake with a sports drink!

For the winter olympics, make a hockey theme cake!

Pick your favorite sport and create a cake, like with this soccer cake

Create a cake to look like a jersey

Party Favor Ideas

Medals (if you have a big budget, buy real medals and have the back engraved with “John’s Birthday Party”, etc. on the back of each).

Balls

Sports Cards