The Rock-It-Ball Company: A whole new ball game

World Leisure Jobs - The Rock-It-Ball Company: A whole new ball game

08 May 2024 World leisure: news, training & property

FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION

PRINT SUBSCRIPTION

ADVERTISE

Featured Suppliers

Product news

13 Apr 2007

A whole new ball game

Supplier: The Rock-It-Ball Company
More The Rock-It-Ball Company details

Thornaby on Teesside is to host the World Championships of the new sport of Rock-It-Ball.

To be held at the Thornaby Pavilion on 3 June it will attract teams from Scotland, Japan, the USA and England.

The sport is played with a Rock-It, which is a control bar with a thrower/catcher on each end. It can be played in several ways but the format which is proving most popular is Rock-It-Ball Combat Xtreme.

Two teams of four players play with four low-impact balls and fire the balls at each other. Hitting the opponent with a ball scores one point but if the opponent catches the ball in the catcher he gets two points. As four balls are in use players find they have to constantly be on the move and aware.

Pupils from Blakeston Sports College were recently given the opportunity to experience the new sport at Thornaby Pavilion as Paul Hildreth and Paul Law from the Rock-It-Ball Company explained the format and rules of the sport while demonstrating some of the techniques and tactics used.

Hildreth commented: "Rock-It Ball is easy to pick up and can be played by primary school children right through to people in their eighties. The children from Blakeston have picked up the game after only five minutes and are really enjoyed themselves whilst getting a super workout.”

Pic: Blakeston Sports College teacher Stephanie Magin with a Rock-It thrower/catcher

Supplier: The Rock-It-Ball Company
Malton North Yorkshire UK
For 2005 a revolutionary advance was achieved, the ROCK-IT-BALL design team using computer imaging and live field trials, produced the ultimate catch and throw ball game - a truly unique concept which can be used from simple throw n catch right up to a full blow combat sport.

Web: www.rock-it-ball.com
More The Rock-It-Ball Company details

Product news

		07 May 2024 GM Collin introduces pro-ageing Poly-Acid Peel Serum The Poly-Acid Peel Serum is GM Collin’s latest pro-ageing solution to help combat wrinkles, fine lines and dull complexion.

		02 May 2024 Yon-ka tackles stress and sleep health with new Serum CBD and treatments Heightened stress and poor sleep are believed to accelerate the ageing process twice as quickly. To help combat this, Yon-ka has released Serum CBD along with a 90-minute face and back sleep therapy ritual.

		01 May 2024 Dornbracht unveils new Aquahalo experience shower inspired by crystal chandeliers Spa and bathroom fittings manufacturer Dornbracht has enhanced its portfolio with a new sculptural experience shower called the Aquahalo.

		24 Apr 2024 Elemis’ first standalone store to open in London’s Covent Garden British spa and skincare giant Elemis is making a grand entrance into London's retail scene, handpicking Covent Garden's Seven Dials for its inaugural standalone store.

		22 Apr 2024 Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts Keiser has released a new line of resistance equipment designed to give real-time feedback and data analytics.

		22 Apr 2024 Myndstream teases new breathwork series in collaboration with Grammy Award winner Peter Kater Freddie Moross, founder of wellness music provider Myndstream, has announced plans to launch Spiritus – a brand new breathwork series by Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Peter Kater – onto the company’s music streaming service, The Stream.

		19 Apr 2024 Full Balance reveals all-natural reflexology board Austrian-based Full Balance has created a Big Foot massage board for communal spa areas which guests stand on to "closely mimic the experience of professional reflexology treatments".

		17 Apr 2024 Scottish spa industry to gather at first-ever Spa Life Scotland event Industry event organisation Spa Life is gearing up for the first-ever Spa Life Scotland Convention, due to be hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow from 28-30 April.

More product news>>

Company profile

Legend by Xplor

Legend by Xplor has been trusted by leading leisure operators for 20+ years, offering a complete end-to-end leisure management solution so operators can run their facilities easily and effectively.

View full profile>>

Catalogue gallery

Beltrami Linen: Designing textile experiences

Featured Supplier

CSI Design Expo Americas 2024 announces new Attractions & Entertainment Technology Zone

Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI) invites cruise lines, shipyards, design studios, outfitters, and suppliers to take part in CSI Design Expo Americas in Miami, Florida, the region’s only event dedicated to cruise ship interior design. More>>

in this issue

• Virgin gets right to wipe out rent arrears
• Fitness industry mourns passing of Jan Spaticchia
• STA offers mindfulness resources

View digital edition>>

World Leisure jobs

Team Leader
Salary: Competitive salary, excellent benefits
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active

Exercise Referral Instructor
Salary: Competitive
Location: Bristol
Company: Everyone Active

Duty Manager
Salary: Competitive
Location: Middlesbrough
Company: Everyone Active

Duty Manager Golf and Athletics
Salary: £30,027pa + non-contrib pension + benefits
Location: Stockwood Park Golf Club, London Road, Luton, UK
Company: Active Luton

Leisure Centre Duty Manager
Salary: £24,687.57pa + pension + health care + benefits
Location: Uppingham, Oakham, UK
Company: Uppingham School

More jobs>>

Diary dates

08-08 May 2024

Hospitality Design Conference

Hotel Melià , Milano , Italy

10-12 May 2024

Asia Pool & Spa Expo

China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China

13-16 May 2024

W3Spa EMEA

Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia , Italy

More dates>>