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The sport for stacking cups is called Sport Stacking. This sport is said to begin in 1990 on The Tonight Show. The earliest competition was held in 1998 in Oceanside, California. The governing body of the sport is known as the World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA).
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Where can you buy speed stacks?
Speedstacks.com is the leader in sport stacking and the offical cups of the wssa (world sport stacking association) these are the only cups that can be used in wssa competitions in which offical records are set. Current world records for sport stacking can be found at worldsportstackingassociation.org
What type of sport uses speed stacks?
Speed stacking is a sport requiring high dexterity and hand-eye coordination. The purpose is to stack a group of cups into a specific design (often a sort of pyramid) as quickly as possible. The sport was created by Wayne Godinet in 1985.
Who invented the speed stack?
The speed stack was invented by Bob Fox in the early 1980s. Fox, a physical education teacher, developed the cups as a way to improve his students' hand-eye coordination and focus. The cups gained popularity in the 1990s as a competitive sport known as sport stacking.
Who invented Sport Stacking?
It was invented when bored country folks started stacking hay bales in an enclosed area, barn, and then trying to do it as fast as possible and under pressure from others stacking. People love to stack things. We stack coins on our forearms and try to catch the coins with same arm. We have stores that celebrate our human need to stack things and rearrange things. The invention of the Red Solo Cup and usage increase in the 1970's the picnic tables became the new sport of cup stacking in a timed or patterned theme. Depending on the number of cups or the time duration the stacking sport became a formal competition. Stacking was a low level way of having a non-sport/sport moment without the worry of injury. The stacking is, however, a skill that needs practice and continued competition or the sport becomes just a kid with a bunch of red solo cups and too much time.
How many cups are there in each speed stacking case?
Speed Stack cups come in sets of 12. There are no cases, but the Sport PAck package comes with either 15 or 30 sets of cups, so either 180 cups or 360 cups.
When was Stacking invented?
It was invented when bored country folks started stacking hay bales in an enclosed area, barn, and then trying to do it as fast as possible and under pressure from others stacking. People love to stack things. We stack coins on our forearms and try to catch the coins with same arm. We have stores that celebrate our human need to stack things and rearrange things. The invention of the Red Solo Cup and usage increase in the 1970's the picnic tables became the new sport of cup stacking in a timed or patterned theme. Depending on the number of cups or the time duration the stacking sport became a formal competition. Stacking was a low level way of having a non-sport/sport moment without the worry of injury. The stacking is, however, a skill that needs practice and continued competition or the sport becomes just a kid with a bunch of red solo cups and too much time.
Is Stacking a sport?
Yes, it is an indivual and team sport
What are the cheapest speed stacks?
The cheapest speed stacks are typically the basic sets that come with 12 cups in solid colors. These sets are usually more affordable than the pro sets or sets with additional accessories. Shopping during sales or looking for used sets can also help find speed stacks at a lower price.
Who is the world record champion in sport stacking in USA?
In the USA, the world record champion in sport stacking is William Orrell. He has set multiple world records in sport stacking competitions.
Is stacking milk crates a sport?
no
What is the world record for the number of cups stacked?
The records in sport stacking are on time rather than amount. Current offical world records can be found at worldsportstackingassociation.org
Who was the founder of speed stacking?
Speed Stacking Inc. was founded by Bob Fox. He did not invent 'cup stacking', but he did take it to the next level and beyond by creating his own company and standardizing sport stacking world-wide. Current world records for sport stacking can be found at worldsportstackingassociation.org
