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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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About This Activity

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