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Pursuit Relay Competition

Multiple teams race simultaneously around a circular track, starting from different positions and attempting to catch each other while practicing relay technique under pressure

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About This Activity

Multiple teams race simultaneously around a circular track, starting from different positions and attempting to catch each other while practicing relay technique under pressure

Quick Info

very_high
24
40m x 40m minimum for safe circular track

Equipment Required

Relay batons

4 batons (one per team)

Cones for track

12-16 cones

Coloured starting markers

4 different colours

Stopwatch

2-4 stopwatches

Camera for filming

1

Relay Baton

As needed

Cones

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Digital Cameras

As needed

Stopwatches

2-4 for timing

Corner markers/cones

8-12 markers

Whistle

1 whistle

Markers Cones

As needed

Whistles

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Athletics

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy
Speed
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Competitive Learning

Intensity

Moderate Intensity
High Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game
Game Application

Competition

High Competition
Moderate Competition

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Weather

All Weather