Round-Robin Mini-Tournament with Self-Officiating
Four teams compete in round-robin tournament where each team plays every other team once, while also taking turns officiating games fairly and honestly
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Four teams compete in round-robin tournament where each team plays every other team once, while also taking turns officiating games fairly and honestly
Quick Info
high
24
Two courts minimum 20m x 15m each, plus 3-metre separation, total 25m x 45m required
Equipment Required
Sport-specific balls (handballs)
6 (3 per court)
Goals
4 (2 per court)
Team bibs
40 (10 per team in 4 different colours)
Cones/floor spots
16 for goal area markings
Whistles
4 (2 per court)
Timer/stopwatch
2 (1 per court)
Tournament fixtures sheet
1 large display
Results recording sheets
6 (1 per game)
Handballs
As needed
Cones
As needed
Timer
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Goals Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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