Rainbow Aluminum Relay Batons

Choose a set of 6 Rainbow colors to outfit your track and field team with high-quality track batons guaranteed to last exchange after exchange. Each baton measures 1-1/2" dia x 12"L.

Aluminum Construction

Powder-coated aluminum batons are very durable and built to withstand being dropped during exchanges. This aluminum construction makes the batons extremely lightweight, so they can be handled by anyone. Meanwhile, their edges have been rolled inward to help minimize harmful sharp points.

High-Visibility

Six colors allow schools to choose their school color or to get a variety of batons for color-coded activities. The bright colors really stand out, making it easy for students or athletes to be able to identify where the baton is when giving or receiving it during exchanges.

Set includes 1 ea Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple.

15 High-Energy PE Activities Using Rainbow Aluminum Relay Batons

The Rainbow Aluminum Relay Batons are lightweight, durable batons designed for smooth handoffs during relays and running drills. Available in bright, color-coded sets, these batons are ideal for developing teamwork, sprinting mechanics, and object-handling skills. Their vibrant colors also make them perfect for station work, color-based games, and partner activities. The following 15 creative activities use these batons to teach and reinforce fundamental movement skills such as running, dodging, stopping, coordination, and manipulative movement in fun and inclusive ways for students of all ages.

1. Baton Blast Relay: Traditional sprint relay using Rainbow Aluminum Relay Batons, emphasizing correct handoffs and sprinting. Teaches running, teamwork, and passing coordination.

2. Color Coded Chase: Assign each team a baton color. Students must chase and tag runners with the matching baton color. Builds speed, awareness, and dodging.

3. Zigzag Zip Line: Set up cones in a zigzag path. Students run the course while carrying the baton, working on agility and quick directional changes.

4. Baton Balance Beam Walk: Students walk on a balance beam or line while balancing the baton on their hand. Encourages balance and concentration.

5. Over-Under Baton Tunnel: In lines, students pass the baton over their heads and between their legs. Teaches cooperation and basic manipulative movement.

6. Freeze Baton Tag: The tagger holds the baton. When tagged, students freeze until another teammate tags them free. Combines running, dodging, and teamwork.

7. Baton Jump & Pass: Set a Gopher UltraFit Agility Ladder on the ground. Students jump through each square, then pass the baton to a partner. Combines jumping and passing coordination.

8. Relay Round Robin: Create a circular track with multiple baton exchange zones. Teams rotate around, handing off batons at different points. Reinforces endurance and spatial awareness.

9. One-Hand Baton Balance Race: Students balance the baton vertically on one hand while walking or running to a target. Enhances fine motor control and balance.

10. Quick Hands Hot Potato: In small groups, students pass the baton quickly around the circle while music plays. When the music stops, the student holding it performs a locomotor task. Builds reaction time and group coordination.

11. Baton Trail Treasure Hunt: Hide batons around the gym. Students find and return the correct color baton to its matching station. Encourages exploration and object recognition.

12. Baton Reaction Sprint: Hold batons vertically in front of students and drop them without warning. Students must catch and sprint. Improves reflexes and reaction time.

13. Color Chase Chains: Students form color-coded chains by linking arms and passing a baton down the line. Adds teamwork and group coordination.

14. Relay Rock-Paper-Scissors: Two runners meet at the halfway point, play rock-paper-scissors, and the winner continues with the baton. Blends physical and cognitive competition.

15. Baton Baton Who's Got the Baton?: In a circle, one student walks around with the baton behind their back and drops it behind another. That person must chase them around the circle. Old-school fun with a PE twist.