Pick-Up Team Relay
Inclusive relay where team members collect each other one by one, emphasising teamwork and swimming together
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About This Activity
Inclusive relay where team members collect each other one by one, emphasising teamwork and swimming together
Quick Info
high
20
Pool width minimum 10m for relay swimming
Equipment Required
Kickboards
1 per student
Boundary Markers
4-6 for clear relay lanes
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Body Control
Coordination
Endurance
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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