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Ladder Tournament System

Organised tournament structure where students compete in ladders and move up or down based on performance

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About This Activity

Organised tournament structure where students compete in ladders and move up or down based on performance

Quick Info

moderate
18
Multiple game areas as per base activity

Equipment Required

Equipment for base activity

As required for multiple simultaneous games

Numbered markers

15-30

Ladder position cards

Optional visual aids

PE Equipment

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Team bibs

As needed

Court markers/cones

36 (6 per court)

Balls

6 (1 per court)

Scorecards

6

Tournament board

1

Markers Cones

As needed

Tournament Brackets

As needed

Sport-specific equipment

Varies by sport

Scorecards/markers

6 per round

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 6
Year 2

Suitable Sports

Fundamental Movement Skills
Tennis
Badminton

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Cones Required

Space

Large Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Progressive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Progressive Challenge
Competitive Learning

Intensity

Moderate Intensity
High Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather