Kickball World Record Adventures
I recently came across an article in my Facebook news feed about Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver. In the article, Korver shares his approach to fundraising for his foundation and that, “While he does like traditional means of fundraising, he likes to mix it up and keep it interesting, fun and achievable.”
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He refers to one crazy fundraising idea to set a kickball world record that, “In retrospect, it was the worst idea ever, but for a really great cause!” As someone who participated in that game, I have to agree…it was not a great idea lol! Setting the kickball world record was definitely one of the longest 24-hour periods in my life. On my way home from the game I literally had to use two feet to drive because I couldn’t lift my foot off the gas pedal to move it to the brake pedal! The next morning, it was excruciatingly painful to get out of bed. But I’m all about living a life of adventure so…no regrets!
Here at Girl on the Move I’m all about inspiring people to step out of their comfort zone to new adventures and places. So if you decide to step out of your comfort zone and set a Guinness World Record of your own, here are a few tips…
- Set a record in something you’re good at…or at least passionate about…because otherwise you’ll resent the process.
- Find a cheering squad. It can be tiring to set a record (we played kickball for over 24 hours!) so find a few fans to cheer you along!
- Follow all of the rules. The only way to legitimately set a record is to use the official Guinness process. So make sure you do your research before you begin to attempt to set a new record.
- Think obscurely. Think outside of the box. Don’t just try to do something bigger or better than someone else has already done. Brainstorm completely new and unique record categories.
- Don’t try to set a kickball world record…we already have that one in the books…literally!
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24 Comments
Terri Steffes
Great list! I hope you are fully recovered by now! I think setting s world record is awesome!
Lauren
We recently had a family kickBall game and we only played for a few hours, if that.. and I woke up so sore, that I cant imagine playing for 24 hours straight!!
Julie - "Girl on the Move"
I was soooo sore!!
Katriza
how cool! I remember back when I was in elementary school, all our friends would try to break records! (We never succeeded but it was fun lol)
Julie - "Girl on the Move"
It’s definitely fun to do it with other people!
karen
LOVE Guiness World Records – and used to be obsessed with them as a kid! What a cool thing to check out and even determine if it would be one that I could find success in achieving! Now that would be crazy amazing!
Julie - "Girl on the Move"
It’s actually a really good piece of trivia to have about yourself…I hold a world record!!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter
I loved playing kickball but doubt I ever dreamed of setting a record. Sometimes the craziest ideas are the best fundraisers! An inspiration!
Heather
I feel a bucket list item coming on. 🙂
Paula
This is a great list to keep in mind; I don’t know what I might tackle, but my son always comes up with wacky ideas, so I could see us trying something as a family when he gets a little older.
Julie - "Girl on the Move"
Setting a record as a family would be a lot of fun!
Dogvills
This is a great guideline for those who are working on setting a world record. I wish I had tried this when I was younger.
Wendy
This is such a fun post! I haven’t thought of kickball in years but I used to absolutely love to play. Thanks so much for sharing!
Julie - "Girl on the Move"
It took me like three years after this game to play again lol!
Stacey
I have never participated in anything going for a world record, but this is so fun. If I ever find myself setting a world record, I will check out your list!
Nicole Escat
I want to put it on my bucket list too. Sounds like so exciting and a fun thing to do!
Brittany
Kick ball! I remember playing this every day in school when I was younger! I hope my boys get to play and love it as much as I did!
Amanda Love
Wow! I can’t even remember the last time I played kickball. It’s a lot of fun to be part of a group that’s trying to set a world record though. Especially since it’s not something that happens everyday. But… sorry about your foot though!
CourtneyLynne
Ahhhhh loved kickball when I was a kid! I always looked forward to playing in school!!! Never would of thought of breaking a kickball record though lol
Whitney S
Oh wow!! That brings back memories. I remember playing kickball in gym class in elementary school. I kind of sucked at it though! 🙁
Eileen
I never would have thought kickball and a Guiness World record, but absolutely makes sense. I hope you are feeling better/
Rachel Catherine
I was always awful at kickball. LOL. This looks like fun though and I hope you started to feel better.
Christina Aliperti
Kickball was my favorite in gym growing up. I haven’t played in years but now I want to plan a family game and a picnic.
Krystle Cook
This is such an awesome record to have set. I would love our elementary school to do something similar. How fun!