Multi-Team Tournament Rotation
Organised tournament system with 5 teams rotating between playing and officiating roles across multiple pitches
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About This Activity
Organised tournament system with 5 teams rotating between playing and officiating roles across multiple pitches
Quick Info
high
25
Two pitches minimum 15m x 20m each with 5m separation
Equipment Required
Sport-specific balls
2 minimum (1 per pitch)
Goals or targets
4 (2 per pitch)
Team identification (bibs/bands)
30 (5 colours x 6 each)
Boundary markers/cones
20-30
Whiteboard for fixtures/results
1
Game-specific equipment
4 complete sets for simultaneous games
Scoreboard or score sheets
1 per station plus master scoreboard
Timer or stopwatch
1
PE Equipment
As needed
Scorecards
As needed
Timer
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Extensive Equipment
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Competition
Tournament Style
Moderate Competition
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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