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Octopus Challenge

Swimmers cross the ocean avoiding octopus and growing seaweed obstacles using advanced dodging skills

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About This Activity

Swimmers cross the ocean avoiding octopus and growing seaweed obstacles using advanced dodging skills

Quick Info

high
20
20m x 15m minimum

Equipment Required

Cones for beach boundaries

8-10

Marker cones for seaweed

15-20

Cones

As needed

Dish Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 2

Suitable Sports

Fundamental Movement Skills

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Dodging
Agility

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Activity Type

Main Game

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship

Features

Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Intensity

High Intensity

Space

Outdoor

Weather

All Weather