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Fun and exciting games for current and former Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation patients and their spouses!
Fun and exciting games for current and former Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation patients and their spouses!
All participants work at their own level
Cost is FREE for participants!
Lunch is included
Chance to win prizes
Emergency staff on hand
Medals awarded for 1st - 3rd place in each event
Medals awarded to top male and female athlete!
When, Where, and Time
When, Where, and Time
When: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Where: Ho-Chunk House of Wellness
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM Registration
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Games
How to get to the Hearts of Gold Games
How to get to the Hearts of Gold Games
Click on the form to download flyer for your participants!
Hearts of Gold Games Event Poster.pdfClick on the form to download summary of events for your participants!
Hearts of Gold Games Summary of Events.docx.pdfWhat to Bring with to the Hearts of Gold Games?
What to Bring with to the Hearts of Gold Games?
An open mind, positive energy, and team spirit!!
A light snack if you would like one. Lunch is typically served around 11-12pm and typically consists of sandwiches, fruit, and vegetables. Coffee, water and lemonade are typically provided as well. Depending on the Heart Healthy Bake Off, more food would be available as well. This category is often appetizers and/or desserts!
Comfortable clothing including your program's t-shirt if you were given one (or a shirt with your hospital or town name on it) and a comfortable pair of shoes. Dress how you would if attending a cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation session.
Any medications you may need during the games along with any equipment you need to check your blood sugars should you need to do so.
Your cane, walker, wheelchair or whatever you currently use to get around. There are lots of chairs available to stop and rest at, so please take advantage of these!
Your oxygen system- whether it be a portable concentrator or tanks, please bring your supplemental oxygen to use throughout the day much as you would when you go to Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Any outstanding questions, please use the "Contact" page on the website to ask additional questions.
Game Details
Game Details
Each event may be tried only one time. Also, you may skip the practice attempts if you would like, but you need to let the event staff member know prior to attempting the event.
Horse Shoes
Horse Shoes
The objective is to score the highest point total.
1. One line is marked 15 ft. from the edge of the ring.
2. After 3 practice shots each participant will be allowed 7 shots.
3. Standing behind the line, the player will pitch 7 shoes with a successful pitch scoring: 3 points for a ringer, 2 points for touching the stake, and 1 point if touching the mat.
4. After 7 attempts the scores are added and recorded.
5. The participants may only play one series of 7 shots.
6. Tie breaker – Participants will have 3 shots from a 20 ft. mark
1. One line is marked 15 ft. from the edge of the ring.
2. After 3 practice shots each participant will be allowed 7 shots.
3. Standing behind the line, the player will pitch 7 shoes with a successful pitch scoring: 3 points for a ringer, 2 points for touching the stake, and 1 point if touching the mat.
4. After 7 attempts the scores are added and recorded.
5. The participants may only play one series of 7 shots.
6. Tie breaker – Participants will have 3 shots from a 20 ft. mark
Putting
Putting
The objective is to score the highest point total.
1. Three distances are marked from the “cup” on the putting surface: 3, 5, and 7 ft.
2. After 3 practice shots, each participant will be allowed 7 putts. He/she may attempt to putt from any distance at any time, but only 7 putts will be allowed.
3. A successful putt (ball goes in hole) from 3 ft. scores 1 point, from 5 ft. 2 points, and from 7 ft. points. Unsuccessful putts score 0 points.
4. After 7 putts the scores from the successful putts are added and recorded.
5. Tie breaker – 3 Putts from a 10 ft. mark
1. Three distances are marked from the “cup” on the putting surface: 3, 5, and 7 ft.
2. After 3 practice shots, each participant will be allowed 7 putts. He/she may attempt to putt from any distance at any time, but only 7 putts will be allowed.
3. A successful putt (ball goes in hole) from 3 ft. scores 1 point, from 5 ft. 2 points, and from 7 ft. points. Unsuccessful putts score 0 points.
4. After 7 putts the scores from the successful putts are added and recorded.
5. Tie breaker – 3 Putts from a 10 ft. mark
Basketball Free Throw
Basketball Free Throw
The objective is to score the highest point total.
1. Three distances are marked from the basket: Approximately the bottom of the circle or 5 ft. away from the basket, the free throw line, and top of the circle or 3-point line.
2. After 3 practice shots, participants are allowed 7 throw attempts from any distance they choose.
3. A successful basket from the 5ft line scores 1 point, from the free throw line 2 points, and from the 3-point line 3 points. Unsuccessful baskets count 0 points.
4. After the 7 attempts the score is added and recorded.
5. Tie breaker – 3 shots from the free-throw line
1. Three distances are marked from the basket: Approximately the bottom of the circle or 5 ft. away from the basket, the free throw line, and top of the circle or 3-point line.
2. After 3 practice shots, participants are allowed 7 throw attempts from any distance they choose.
3. A successful basket from the 5ft line scores 1 point, from the free throw line 2 points, and from the 3-point line 3 points. Unsuccessful baskets count 0 points.
4. After the 7 attempts the score is added and recorded.
5. Tie breaker – 3 shots from the free-throw line
Ladder Ball
Ladder Ball
The objective is to score the highest number of points.
1. A distance of 15 feet is marked from the ladder ball targets. Bolos are tossed by a player with goal to wrap bolo around rung of ladder.
2. A successful toss scores 3 points for wrapping a bolo around the top rung, 2 points for the middle rung, and 1 point for the bottom rung.
3. After 3 practice shots, 7 attempts will be made for a total score.
4. Tie breaker – 3 shots from 20 foot line.
1. A distance of 15 feet is marked from the ladder ball targets. Bolos are tossed by a player with goal to wrap bolo around rung of ladder.
2. A successful toss scores 3 points for wrapping a bolo around the top rung, 2 points for the middle rung, and 1 point for the bottom rung.
3. After 3 practice shots, 7 attempts will be made for a total score.
4. Tie breaker – 3 shots from 20 foot line.
Game of Knowledge
Game of Knowledge
The objective is to answer correctly the highest number of questions.
1. The game will be in written, multiple choice, and True or False format.
2. There are 15 questions about heart disease and lung disease. The participant can take the test one time only.
3. There is no time limit.
4. After completion, the test is scored and recorded.
5. No cellphone use!
6. Tie Breaker – closest answer for tie breaker question.
1. The game will be in written, multiple choice, and True or False format.
2. There are 15 questions about heart disease and lung disease. The participant can take the test one time only.
3. There is no time limit.
4. After completion, the test is scored and recorded.
5. No cellphone use!
6. Tie Breaker – closest answer for tie breaker question.
Heart Healthy Bake-Off
Heart Healthy Bake-Off
The objective is to score the most votes from popular vote of participants.
1. Category is “appetizers and desserts.”
2. Winners will be determined by popular vote and presentation
3. Low-fat and low-sodium are the primary considerations.
4. Copies of recipes should be brought for other participants to evaluate and take home.
1. Category is “appetizers and desserts.”
2. Winners will be determined by popular vote and presentation
3. Low-fat and low-sodium are the primary considerations.
4. Copies of recipes should be brought for other participants to evaluate and take home.
Prediction Walk/Jog- Track (1/2 mile)
Prediction Walk/Jog- Track (1/2 mile)
The objective is to come as close to the predicted time as possible.
1. The participant will predict the time it will take them to walk/jog ½ mile on a flat track surface.
2. They will then walk/jog ½ mile without the aid of a clock, watch, or “coaching.”
3. The actual time will be recorded and compared to the predicted time.
4. Winners will be determined by how close they come in minutes/seconds to the predicted time.
5. Tie breaker – ¼ mile prediction following rules as stated above.
1. The participant will predict the time it will take them to walk/jog ½ mile on a flat track surface.
2. They will then walk/jog ½ mile without the aid of a clock, watch, or “coaching.”
3. The actual time will be recorded and compared to the predicted time.
4. Winners will be determined by how close they come in minutes/seconds to the predicted time.
5. Tie breaker – ¼ mile prediction following rules as stated above.
Prediction Walk- Treadmill (1/4 mile)
Prediction Walk- Treadmill (1/4 mile)
The objective is to come as close to the predicted time as possible.
1. The participant will have predicted the time it will take them to walk ¼ mile on the treadmill.
2. They will then walk ¼ mile without the aid of a clock, watch or “coaching.”
3. The actual time will be recorded and compared to the predicted time.
4. Winners will be determined by how close they come to the predicted time in minutes/seconds.
5. Tie breaker – 1/8 mile prediction following rules as stated above
1. The participant will have predicted the time it will take them to walk ¼ mile on the treadmill.
2. They will then walk ¼ mile without the aid of a clock, watch or “coaching.”
3. The actual time will be recorded and compared to the predicted time.
4. Winners will be determined by how close they come to the predicted time in minutes/seconds.
5. Tie breaker – 1/8 mile prediction following rules as stated above
Bean Bag Toss
Bean Bag Toss
The objective is to score the highest number of points.
1. Three distances are marked: 5 feet, 10 feet, and 15 feet from the target.
2. After three practice shots the participant has a total of 7 attempts that can be from any distance.
3. The bag must completely pass through the hole to count as a score.
4. A successful toss from 5 feet will score 1 point; from 10 feet 2 points; and from 15 feet 3 points
5. After 7 attempts scores are added and recorded.
6. Tie breaker – 3 shots from 20 foot line.
1. Three distances are marked: 5 feet, 10 feet, and 15 feet from the target.
2. After three practice shots the participant has a total of 7 attempts that can be from any distance.
3. The bag must completely pass through the hole to count as a score.
4. A successful toss from 5 feet will score 1 point; from 10 feet 2 points; and from 15 feet 3 points
5. After 7 attempts scores are added and recorded.
6. Tie breaker – 3 shots from 20 foot line.
Dart Ball
Dart Ball
The objective is to score the highest point total.
1. Two lines are marked: 12 feet and 15 feet from the inflatable dart board.
2. After 3 practice throws each participant will be allowed 7 throws.
3. Standing behind the line, the player will throw 7 balls with scoring as follows: 1 point for outermost ring, 2 points for middle ring, and 3 points for a bullseye.
4. After 7 attempts the scores are added and recorded.
5. The participants may only play one series of 7 shots.
6. Tie breaker – Participants will have 3 shots from a 15 foot line.
1. Two lines are marked: 12 feet and 15 feet from the inflatable dart board.
2. After 3 practice throws each participant will be allowed 7 throws.
3. Standing behind the line, the player will throw 7 balls with scoring as follows: 1 point for outermost ring, 2 points for middle ring, and 3 points for a bullseye.
4. After 7 attempts the scores are added and recorded.
5. The participants may only play one series of 7 shots.
6. Tie breaker – Participants will have 3 shots from a 15 foot line.
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