Champions Compete - Character Tournament
Competitive tournament games with explicit focus on demonstrating excellent sportsmanship and character
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About This Activity
Competitive tournament games with explicit focus on demonstrating excellent sportsmanship and character
Quick Info
high
24
Multiple courts or large playing area
Equipment Required
Sports balls
2-4 depending on courts
Bibs or team markers
2 sets minimum
Scoreboards or sheets
1 per court
Whistles
1 per official
Game Balls
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Scorecards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Sport Education
Basketball
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Cooperation
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Warm Up
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Skills
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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