Basketball Tournament with Referee System
Structured tournament format with rotating teams and student referees
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About This Activity
Structured tournament format with rotating teams and student referees
Quick Info
high
30
50m x 30m for two courts
Equipment Required
Basketballs
4-6
Coloured Bibs
24 (6 colours)
Cones
16-20
Hoops
8-12
Timer/whistle
1
Basketball
As needed
Timer
As needed
Team bibs
30 (6 different colours)
Referee whistles
2-3
Cones for court marking
20-30
Basketball Hoops
4 (2 per court)
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Competitive Learning
Activity Type
Main Game
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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