Mini Tournament Format
Structured tournament format for applying skills in competitive games
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Structured tournament format for applying skills in competitive games
Quick Info
high
24
Two courts 15m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Balls appropriate to sport
2-4 depending on courts
Goals or targets
4-8 depending on setup
Team identification
4 sets of different colours
Court markers
16-24 cones
Balls
As needed
Goals
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Boundary cones
As needed
Sport-specific equipment
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Tag Belts and Tags
As needed
Rugby/Training Balls
As needed
Pitch Markers/Cones
As needed
Scoresheet and Timer
As needed
Team identification bibs
As needed
Stopwatch or timer
As needed
Score sheets or boards
As needed
Whistles for umpires
2-4
Equipment for chosen sport
Sufficient for simultaneous games
Stopwatch
As needed
PE Equipment
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Ultimate Frisbee
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team 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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