Patent ID: 9033829
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A method of playing a goal-keeping game derived from a source sport based on shooting a ball or puck into an opposing goal, the method comprising the following steps: (a) providing a playing field divided into multiple competition stations, wherein each competition station has a goal which conforms to regulations of the source sport with respect to dimensions and materials; (b) providing multiple playing balls or pucks which are compliant with the standards of the source sport; (c) providing multiple competing goalies, wherein each goalie is equipped in accordance with regulations of the source sport; (d) providing multiple non-competing, non-goalie certified players, wherein each certified player is equipped in accordance with the regulations of the source sport; (e) providing multiple officials to call fouls, coordinate goalie substitutions, call time outs, keep track of allocated times and keep scores at each competition station; (f) at one or more competition stations designated as saving stations, conducting one or more saving trials for each goalie, each saving trial comprising a series of shots on the goal by one or more of the certified players acting as shooters, and awarding the goalie one point for each shot that the goalie prevents from entering the goal so as to constitute a save; (g) at one or more competition stations designated as passing stations, conducting one or more passing trails for each goalie, each passing trial comprising a series of attempted passes from the goalie to one or more of the certified players acting as receivers, and awarding the goalie one point for each successful pass; (h) at one or more competition stations designated as dodging stations, conducting one or more dodging trials for each goalie, each dodging trial comprising a series of evasive maneuvers by the goalie requiring, within a specified allowed time limit, evasion of multiple stationary obstacles or multiple certified players acting as defenders, and awarding the goalie a designated number of points for completing the evasive maneuvers, with point deductions for exceeding the allowed time limit, for losing control of the ball or puck, and for contact with an obstacle or a defender; and (i) compiling a score for each goalie based on points awarded at each of the competition stations.