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Rounders is a fun packed family and team game played at schools and colleges as part of P.E but also enjoyed by family's and friends.

Popularity
One of the most favourite past times in the U.K. with a huge promotion also taking place from 2004-2009 by the NRA (National Rounders Association.)

Location
In a garden, field or on the beach, rounders can also be played indoors.

Age
Very young children enjoy playing rounders, sometimes with the help of mum or dad, there is upper age limit, sometimes Granny will give you a run for your money. Though many local and national teams play from juniors to adults.

Ability
You will need a reasonable sense of health and fitness to play rounders and the ability to have lots of fun.

Description
Rounders is a very exciting and fun sport, played by two teams which can be mixed gender and a maximum of 15 players and usually a minimum of 6, the aim is to hit the ball far enough and make it at least to first base unless the ball is caught by the opposing team and you are out played, ideally hit the ball so far and make it all round the course to score a rounder, there are 4 posts or bases to get round, if you have to stop at a base then you move on when the next player hits. Great fun.

Dedication
Teams will train at least once a week and more if there is a tournament coming up, apart from being able to hit the ball which is always handy, the ability to run and run fast is another plus point, many players will also practice their running skills.

Potential
There are currently 40 leagues in U.K so smarten up your game and play locally and nationally.

Cost
Look on HIPS Finder? for your local club to find up to date membership fees, other costs to consider are that of sports wear.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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