Janesville Students STACK UP!

On November 15th, 16th, and/or 17th thousands of participants will take part in the 2022 STACK UP! through sport stacking. It’s an exciting sport where students up stack and down stack 12 specially designed cups called Speed Stacks in predetermined sequences as fast as they can. Stackers race against the clock, compete in relays and often combine sport stacking with fitness challenges as part of physical education classes, Janesville CSD included.

Each year, the World Sport Stacking Association provides more than half a million participants around the world to set the WSSA World Record for "The Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations" also known as the STACK UP! In 2019, 638,503 stackers participated to break the previous STACK UP! record of 624,390.

This year the organization hopes to have over 650,000 stackers contribute their sport stacking skills from across the United States and around the world. 

According to Bob Fox, WSSA Founder, “Sport stacking is an activity enjoyed by all ages and cultures. It promotes hand-eye coordination, brain activation, fitness, teamwork, speed and lots of fun. We’re excited to have another shot at setting a WSSA World Record.”

Speed Stacks is easy to learn but challenging to master. Students can improve reaction time, hand-eye coordination, concentration and focus. Those interested can compete in meets, leagues and tournaments around the world.

Janesville CSD students are registered. Once a group completes the 30 minutes of stacking, PE teacher Erin Norton will send in an online verification of the school numbers for official recognition.