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The Dutchman's Rope
Learning Focus
- Collaboration
- Feedback
- Icebreaker
- Improving Performance
- Risk Assessment
- Team Building
Group Size
4 - 20
4 - 20
Duration
10-20 Minutes
£49.00
This product is designed to help groups observe social distancing requirements in any teambuilding or training event, team meeting or other face to face gathering.
Anytime a group of people gather together there is an atavistic human instinct to draw closer. Closer to the speaker so as to be able to hear what is being said. Closer to friends and colleagues.
We’ll be able to return to such scenarios in the near future, but for some, maintaining social distancing and wearing appropriate face coverings is going to be the norm for many teambuilding events and group gatherings. Not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination, but possible with some intentional planning and preparation.
The Dutchman’s Rope product (based on a 17th Century Naval measurement tool to measure sailing vessel’s speed in ‘knots’) includes lengths of knotted rope that can help with ensuring social distancing is observed in an experiential way!
This product works for up to 20 in two teambuilding groups of up to 10 participants each, with a minimum 2m (6 foot) distance between each person, & includes a book of 25 x fun experiential activities (and review techniques) to use while social distancing is required
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- Socially Distanced Teambuilding
- Icebreaker activities
- Program Openers
- Team Roles, Values & Culture
- Team Building Team Planning & Task Achievement
- Team Briefing & Supervision
- Problem Solving
- Personal Development
- Getting Acquainted with Team Members
In the 17th century, mariners at sea would measure the progress of their ships by dropping a floating piece of wood overboard that was tied to a rope with a series of knots spaced at regular intervals. Then they would measure the distance (usually a known quantity such as the length of the ship) traveled for a fixed period of time. This measurement of speed in knots is still the standard today. Mariners had taken a rather vexing nautical problem and solved it with one simple, profound, beautiful idea, referred to by many names around the world, including the Dutchman’s Log.
From this humble beginning and the research data suggested by the American Camp Association, Dr. Jim Cain concluded that finding a creative way to help summer camp professionals and other group leaders maintain physical distance between participants would address one of the most challenging problems of 2020 and so the Dutchman’s Rope was invented!
A Dutchman’s Rope is a length of rope, tied into a circle or laid out straight, with knots tied every 2m (6 x feet). This product works with a group of up to 20 x socially distanced participants.
There are two lengths of blue rope, each prepared with a knot/bight every 2m (6 x foot) with a lightweight carabiner attached to each bight. 10 x carabiners attached to each rope length can ensure that each participant stays the required 2m (6 x foot) apart, and the carabiner can be used to attach name tags, numbers or other personalisation/customisation to allow each participant to quickly identify their position on the rope. The lightweight rope is ideal for either indoor or outside use.
The materials can be used to help up 20 x participants observe social distancing during a training event, team meeting or other gathering.
Also included is a new book from Teambuilding expert Dr. Jim Cain, which contains 25 Socially Distanced Group Activities That Are Active, Engaging, Memorable, Effective and Fun to use with the rope/carabiner materials.
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Activity Name |
Formation |
Category |
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My Lifeline |
Large Circle Walking |
Icebreaker, Get-Acquainted Activity |
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The Morning Dance Party |
Large Circle Standing |
Physical/Musical Warm-Up Activity |
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The Story of Your Name |
Large Circle |
Seated Icebreaker, Get-Acquainted Activity |
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Twice Around the Block |
Large Circle Walking |
Icebreaker, Get-Acquainted Activity |
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Believe It or Knot |
Large Circle Seated |
Icebreaker, Get-Acquainted Activity |
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The Story Stretch |
Large Circle Stretching |
Physical Warm-Up Activity |
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Have You Ever? |
Large Circle Standing |
Icebreaker, Get-Acquainted Activity |
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Line Up |
Straight Line |
Team Awareness and Recognition |
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Where Do You Stand? |
Straight Line |
Team Awareness |
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Are You In or Are You Out? |
Large Circle Standing |
Team Awareness |
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Traffic Jam |
Straight Line |
Teambuilding / Problem Solving |
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Little Labyrinth |
Spiral Formation |
A Communication & Trust Activity |
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Seven Large |
Circle Standing |
A Counting Game Just for Fun |
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Fifty Ways to Cross a Circle |
Large Circle Standing |
Theatre Sports / Creativity |
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Clap, Jump, Spin, Run |
Large Circle Standing |
Movement Game Just for Fun |
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One Word Whip |
Large Circle Standing |
Debriefing & Reviewing Technique |
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Shuffle Left / Shuffle Right |
Large Circle Side-Stepping |
Debriefing & Reviewing Technique |
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Step into the Circle |
Large Circle Standing |
Debriefing & Reviewing Technique |
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Keypunch |
Large Circle Standing |
Teambuilding / Problem Solving |
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The Lighthouse |
Large Circle Standing |
Communication / Trust |
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The Story Game |
Large Circle Walking |
Story Telling / Creativity |
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The Trust Walk |
Touching Straight Line |
Listening / Trust Building |
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Blind Polygon |
Touching Large Circle |
Communication / Problem Solving |
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The Clock |
Touching Large Circle |
Teamwork / Movement |
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Frogs in the Pond |
Large Circle Standing |
Games Just for Fun |
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Delivery
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Returns
We provide a 12 month unconditional guarantee. If you have any problems with our materials, we will replace any defective parts, or you can return the unused/unopened product for a refund.
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