Mini Tournament Structure
Structured tournament format allowing all teams to play multiple games with self-officiating experience
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About This Activity
Structured tournament format allowing all teams to play multiple games with self-officiating experience
Quick Info
high
24
Sports hall or large playground 40m x 30m minimum
Equipment Required
Balls
4-6 balls
Goals or targets
4 goals (2 per court)
Tournament fixture board
1 visible display
Timing equipment
2 stopwatches
Bibs or team identification
4 sets different colours
Goals
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
PE Equipment
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Goals Required
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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