Mini Hockey Tournament
Small-sided hockey tournament applying all learned skills in competitive game situations with modified rules for safety and engagement
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About This Activity
Small-sided hockey tournament applying all learned skills in competitive game situations with modified rules for safety and engagement
Quick Info
high
24
40m x 30m for multiple pitches
Equipment Required
Hockey sticks
1 per student
Balls
1 per pitch plus spares
Goals/markers
8-12 (2 per pitch)
Coloured Bibs
Sets for team identification
Boundary Markers
40-50 cones
Markers
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Tennis balls or hockey balls
2-3 (1 per pitch plus spare)
Cones or markers
16-20
Team bibs or bands
Enough for 4-6 teams
Whistles
2-3 for referees
Score recording materials
1 clipboard and paper
Hockey balls
2-4 balls
Goals
4-6 goals
Team bibs
4 different colours
Cones
20-30 cones
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Goals Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Competition
Tournament Style
Moderate Competition
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Competitive Learning
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Shooting
Passing
Agility
Coordination
Endurance
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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