Electric Fence Challenge
Large teams must transport all members from one side of a suspended rope 'electric fence' to the other without touching it, requiring strategic planning and cooperative execution
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Large teams must transport all members from one side of a suspended rope 'electric fence' to the other without touching it, requiring strategic planning and cooperative execution
Quick Info
moderate
26
Two zones each 8m x 6m plus 4m separation = approximately 16m x 12m total
Equipment Required
Ropes
4 long ropes (minimum 10m length each) - 2 per fence
Safety Mats
12 mats (6 per zone)
Posts or tall cones
4 (2 per zone to suspend rope between)
Boundary Markers
12-16 cones
Blindfolds
12-15 for progression round
Stopwatch/timer
2 (one per team)
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Fitness Activity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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