Capture the Flag
Two teams compete to steal opponent's flag and return it to their territory while defending their own flag, managing jail system, and coordinating team roles strategically
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Two teams compete to steal opponent's flag and return it to their territory while defending their own flag, managing jail system, and coordinating team roles strategically
Quick Info
high
24
Minimum 20m x 30m for 24 students, scale up to 30m x 40m for larger classes
Equipment Required
Cones
40-50 for boundaries, halfway line, flag zones, jail circles
flags
2 for basic game (1 per team), or 10 for alternative version (5 per team)
Team bibs
2 sets of different colours (15-20 per colour)
Whistle
1 for teacher referee
Flags or flag objects
As needed
Team identification
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Agility
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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