Round Robin Tournament System
Structured tournament where teams play multiple games with rotating referee duties
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About This Activity
Structured tournament where teams play multiple games with rotating referee duties
Quick Info
35 mins
high
25
Two courts minimum 15m x 8m each with 2m safety zone
Equipment Required
Team identification
5 sets (bibs, bands, or shirts)
Referee whistles
2
Timer/stopwatch
1-2
Score Sheets
5-10
Team bibs
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Timer
As needed
Tournament brackets and score sheets
4 copies plus spares
Rackets or paddles
1 per participant
Appropriate balls
6-8 per court (32 total)
Court boundary markers
20-24 cones
Pencils for scoring
8-10 pencils
Rackets
As needed
Balls
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Pencils
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Dodgeball
Tennis
Handball
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Strategy
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Competition
Tournament Style
Moderate Competition
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Competitive Learning
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Weather
All Weather
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