Multi-Court Tournament System
Flexible tournament format adapting to available equipment with progressive challenges and emphasis on sportsmanship
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About This Activity
Flexible tournament format adapting to available equipment with progressive challenges and emphasis on sportsmanship
Quick Info
high
24
Minimum 30m x 20m for multiple courts, adaptable based on available posts
Equipment Required
Basketball posts/hoops
2-6 depending on setup option
Basketballs
3-6 (1 per active game plus spares)
Team bands/bibs
30 in 6 different colours
Boundary cones
20-30
Referee cards and score sheets
6-10 copies of each
Timer or stopwatch
2-3
Basketball Hoops
As needed
Basketball
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Cards
As needed
Timer
As needed
Volleyball nets or alternatives
3
Balls suitable for volleyball
3
Whistles for referees
3
Score sheets and clipboards
6
Court boundary markers
24
Volleyballs
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Clipboards
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Strategy
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Shooting
Passing
Decision Making
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Competition
Tournament Style
Moderate Competition
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Competitive Learning
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Weather
All Weather
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