Capture the Flag - Leadership Edition
Two teams compete to capture opponent's flag and return it to their territory while defending their own flag, requiring strategic role allocation, leadership, and sustained competitive engagement
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Two teams compete to capture opponent's flag and return it to their territory while defending their own flag, requiring strategic role allocation, leadership, and sustained competitive engagement
Quick Info
high
24
Minimum 30m x 20m (larger better for bigger groups - up to 40m x 30m)
Equipment Required
Cones
40-50 for boundaries, zones, halfway line
flags
2 (or 10 for multi-flag version)
Bibs
Half class for team identification
Whistle
1
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Cooperation
Skills
Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Weather
All Weather
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