Tunnel Arcs

Four-panel arch tunnels feature lightweight mesh and polyester fabric with a durable PVC frame that quickly collapses for simple storage.

Double the Fun

Standard size tunnels are great for younger students, allowing them to crawl or slide through on scooters. The smaller design teaches students about spatial awareness, and encourages them to consider angles, dimensions, and proportion while traversing tunnels. Jumbo tunnels are ideal for running through and accommodate students up to 4’H. At 3’W, these large tunnels are also great for partner drills and races. Teachers can also use both sizes to create fun obstacle courses.

Superior Construction

Lightweight mesh and polyester fabric covering is durable, while the strong PVC frame stands up to both indoor and outdoor use. See-through mesh allows teachers to monitor kids as they navigate through the tunnel. When class ends, simply remove the bottom poles and collapse the tunnels for quick and easy storage. Assembly required.

Standard Tunnel is 8'L x 22"W x 30"H; 5 lb. Jumbo Tunnel is 15'L x 34"W x 65"H; 11 lb.

15 Creative PE Activities Using Gopher Tunnel Arcs

The Gopher Tunnel Arcs are flexible, dome-shaped tunnels designed to help develop spatial awareness, coordination, and agility. These versatile and collapsible arches are uniquely built with a hook-and-loop bottom that secures to gym floors or carpet, making them more stable than many similar products. Unlike traditional tunnel products, Tunnel Arcs are easy to set up, move, and use in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. The goal of these activities is to develop fundamental movement skills like crawling, dodging, leaping, and balancing while incorporating the unique shape and function of the Tunnel Arcs into engaging and imaginative physical education games for all ages.

1. Tunnel Tag Tango: In this twist on freeze tag, players must crawl through a Tunnel Arc to unfreeze their teammates. This teaches crawling, dodging, and spatial awareness while promoting teamwork.

2. Sneaky Snake Scoot: Students lie on scooters and pull themselves through the Tunnel Arcs, working on pulling, core stability, and body coordination.

3. Tunnel Twister Trek: Students twist and run their way through angled Tunnel Arcs, which are rotated to face different directions, developing twisting and non-locomotor control.

4. Caterpillar Conga Crawl: Small teams form “caterpillars” and crawl through Tunnel Arcs in single file, learning rhythmic movement and cooperation.

5. Arc Relay Rumble: Use Tunnel Arcs as checkpoints in a relay course. Students alternate between running and crawling, practicing locomotor and transition skills.

6. Hide-and-Seek Hurdles: Scatter Tunnel Arcs around the gym and play a variation of hide-and-seek tag. Hiders must stay under the arcs, improving spatial awareness and dodging.

7. Tunnel Time Trials: Time how quickly students can crawl through a series of Tunnel Arcs set in a line. They can compete individually or in teams, working on speed and coordination.

8. Tunnel Balance Bop: Place a beanbag on students’ backs and have them crawl through the Tunnel Arc without dropping it. Focus is on core control and body awareness.

9. Tunnel Treasure Hunt: Hide beanbags or small items under the Tunnel Arcs. Students must crawl in, retrieve an item, and bring it back, working on object manipulation and crawling.

10. Arc-and-Seek Scooter Race: On scooters, students lie on their stomachs and pull themselves through Tunnel Arcs in a relay. Teaches pulling, agility, and body control.

11. Crawling Castle Quest: Turn the Tunnel Arcs into a "castle maze" where students must crawl to rescue a teammate. Encourages creative play, navigation, and crawling.

12. Dodge, Duck & Dive: Use Tunnel Arcs as cover in a foam ball dodge game with dodgeball. Students crawl between arcs and dodge throws, practicing dodging and decision-making.

13. Rainbow Relay Race: Color-code Tunnel Arcs and assign teams. Students must crawl through tunnels of their team color only, reinforcing coordination and teamwork.

14. Crab Crawl Carnival: Students crab walk backwards through the Tunnel Arcs, developing non-traditional locomotor skills and upper-body strength.

15. Tunnel Twist Tag: “Its” must tag players who aren't inside a Tunnel Arc. To be safe, players twist into a tunnel. Encourages twisting and decision-making under pressure.