Pop Lacrosse Mini Tournament
Round-robin tournament format where teams of 5 play multiple 7-minute Pop Lacrosse games with tactical review breaks between matches
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Round-robin tournament format where teams of 5 play multiple 7-minute Pop Lacrosse games with tactical review breaks between matches
Quick Info
high
30
Two pitches minimum, each 30m x 20m (1200m² total). Three pitches ideal (1800m²)
Equipment Required
Lacrosse sticks
1 per student (30 for class of 30)
Lacrosse Balls
8-10 balls minimum
Goals or goal markers
2 per pitch (4-6 total)
Team bibs
30 total in 6 different colours (5 of each colour)
Boundary markers and cones
30-40 cones total for pitch markings
Whistles
3-4 (one per pitch plus teacher)
Stopwatch or timer
1
Tournament schedule board
1
Goals
As needed
Markers
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Tournament Schedule
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Lacrosse
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Goals Required
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Competition
Tournament Style
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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