Mini Tag Rugby Tournament
Round-robin tournament with 4 teams competing in short Tag Rugby matches across 2 pitches with self-officiating and sporting values emphasis
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Round-robin tournament with 4 teams competing in short Tag Rugby matches across 2 pitches with self-officiating and sporting values emphasis
Quick Info
high
24
Two pitches 30m x 20m each, plus 5m spacing between = total 65m x 20m OR 30m x 45m configuration
Equipment Required
Rugby Balls
4-6 (2 for pitches, spares)
Tag belts with tags
1 per student with 2 tags each (24-32 belts)
Boundary cones
24-32 (12-16 per pitch for boundaries and try lines)
Team bibs
4 colours (6-8 of each colour)
Tournament fixture board
1 (whiteboard or printed sheet)
Stopwatch/timer
1-2
Water bottles
1 per student
Tag Belts
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Passing
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Competitive Learning
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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