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Mini Tournament with Referee Rotation

Small-sided competitive games with students taking turns as referees to develop officiating skills alongside competitive play

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About This Activity

Small-sided competitive games with students taking turns as referees to develop officiating skills alongside competitive play

Quick Info

high
28
40m x 30m for multiple pitches

Equipment Required

Sport-specific balls

2-4 depending on number of pitches

Cones for pitch marking

20-32 cones

Whistles for referees

2-4 whistles

Tournament chart

1 large visible chart

Game Balls

As needed

Cones

As needed

Whistles

As needed

Tournament Brackets

As needed

Suitable For

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Tag Rugby

Activity Tags

Values

Leadership
Teamwork
Sportsmanship

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge

Activity Type

Main Game

Intensity

High Intensity

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather