Star Orienteering with Team Hoops
Teams navigate using detailed maps while staying connected by hoops, finding control points marked with letters
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About This Activity
Teams navigate using detailed maps while staying connected by hoops, finding control points marked with letters
Quick Info
high
24
50m x 50m minimum with varied features
Equipment Required
Detailed area maps
1 per team (8 maps)
Team hoops
1 per team (8 hoops)
Control markers with letters/numbers
12 markers (A-L)
Waterproof markers/pens
8
Maps
As needed
Hoops
As needed
Cones
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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