Rainbow FitPro Classic Mesh Vests

Superior Introductory Design

Lightweight polyester construction is highly versatile. Durable vests are ideal for elementary and middle school students engaged in medium-intensity games and activities. Vests are simple to put on and take off, helping younger students get ready for games more quickly. A large tag makes it easy for students to find their correct size.

Designed for Ease

Oversized neck and arm openings make using these vests easy, even for young students. An 1/8"W elastic waistband ensures the vests don’t slide up. When the vests get dirty, simply throw them into the washing machine. No hand washing required!

These vests are among our most affordable options for group play. Use the Rainbow colors to easily create teams and eliminate confusion, while giving students the option of choosing their favorite colors.

Vest Options

• Medium. Ideal for elementary students.
• Large. Ideal for middle school and high school students.
• X-Large. Ideal for larger students and adults.

Activity Ideas with Rainbow FitPro® Classic Mesh Vests!

The Rainbow FitPro® Classic Mesh Vests are ideal for organizing students into six distinct teams, adding a vibrant and easily recognizable color-coding system to your physical education classes.

1. Team Tag Tornado: Divide the class into six teams, each wearing a different color vest. In this game of tag, one team is “it” and must tag members of other teams. When tagged, players must perform a specific movement (like jumping jacks) until a teammate tags them back into the game. The colorful vests make it easy to track who’s “it” and who’s in play.

2. Spectrum Soccer Showdown: Organize a round-robin soccer tournament with six teams, each representing a different color. Teams play short, timed matches against each other, working on dribbling, passing, and shooting skills. The vibrant vest colors help players quickly identify teammates during fast-paced action. 

3. Capture the Color: In this variation of Capture the Flag, each team has a goal area marked by cones that match their vest color. Teams must sneak into other teams' areas to steal their colored balls while protecting their own. This game enhances dodging, running, and strategy skills. 

4. Hoop Handoff: Teams are given hoops that match their vest color. The objective is to pass the hoop down the line of teammates without letting it touch the ground, using different methods like sliding it over heads or under legs. This activity focuses on teamwork, coordination, and agility. For an example of hoops, search for "DuraHoop Hoops" on the Gopher website.

5. Flash Football Frenzy: Set up a flag football game with teams identified by their vest colors. Students work on throwing, catching, and evasive maneuvers as they aim to score touchdowns. The vests make team identification easy during gameplay. 

6. Guard the Gold: Each team guards a “treasure” (a coated-foam ball or beanbag) placed in their color-coded zone. The objective is to steal treasure from other teams while protecting their own. Players need to use speed, agility, and strategy to succeed.

7. Freeze Tag Frenzy: One team is designated as the taggers, and they must freeze members of the other teams by tagging them. Frozen players must hold a specific balance pose until a teammate “unfreezes” them by tagging. The vests help quickly identify which team each player is on during the fast-paced game.

8. Speedy Scoop Sprint: Equip each team with a scoop and ball set that matches their vest color. Teams race to pass the ball down the line using only the scoops, requiring quick reflexes and coordination. The colorful vests keep the activity visually engaging and organized. For an example of a scoop set, search for "Rainbow® UltraCatch Scoops Set" on the Gopher website.

9. Triple Threat Tag: Designate three teams as "taggers," and the other three as "runners." The taggers must work together to tag as many runners as possible within a set time. When tagged, runners must complete a movement task before rejoining the game. The vest colors make it easy to distinguish between taggers and runners, ensuring an energetic and fun-filled activity.

10. Colorful Cone Chaos: Scatter cones around the gym that match the vest colors. Teams must collect and stack cones of the other team's colors while avoiding opponents trying to steal their cones. The team with the most stacked cones at the end wins. This game improves agility, strategy, and quick decision-making.

11. Pin Protectors: Each team has a set of pins (or small targets) to protect, which are placed in a zone that matches their vest color. Teams must knock over the other teams’ pins, with a coated-foam ball or foam disc, while defending their own. This game requires accuracy, speed, and teamwork.

12. Guard the Goal: Teams are assigned goals of their vest color. The objective is to score in the other teams’ goals while defending their own. This game focuses on ball control, strategy, and teamwork. For an example of goals, search for "AllAround Jr Goal" on the Gopher website.

13. Tail Tag Takedown: Each player wears a flag belt, and the objective is to capture as many flags as possible from players on other teams while protecting their own. When a player's flag is taken, they must complete a movement task before rejoining the game. The vests make it easy to identify opponents and teammates during the action. For an example of flag belts, search for "Rainbow Flag Belt" on the Gopher website.

14. Rainbow Volleyball Rally: Organize a volleyball game with teams wearing different colored vests. Players practice serving, volleying, and teamwork as they try to keep the ball in play. The vests help distinguish teams and keep the game running smoothly.

15. Basketball Bonanza: Teams compete in a basketball tournament, each wearing their color-coded vest. Focus on dribbling, passing, and shooting as teams work together to score points. The vibrant vest colors help maintain team organization during fast-paced play.