What are Hand Games?
Hand Games is a cultural game played by First Nations peoples across North America. Hand Games are played by hiding sticks in their hands and guessing the location. Two teams of five players sit across each other and try to outsmart the other team by hiding objects and passing between team members. While traditional songs and drums are played, the goal of the game is to correctly guess where the object is hidden to score points, which is scored by 11 painted sticks. The team that acquires 11 painted sticks wins the game.
Join us for the exciting Hand Games Competition on July 9 & 10 from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Elbow River Camp Arbour.
$10,000 in prizes up for grabs!
1st place $4000
2nd place $3000
3rd place $2000
4th place $1000
Teams of 5 players.
Visit Elbow River Camp Entrance Accreditation Trailer at Macdonald Ave grab your participant package between 11 AM and 3 PM on July 9th.
$100 non-refundable registration fee.
To register as a competitor for the Hand Games Competition, please click here.