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
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