Mini Hockey Tournament Activity

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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

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