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About This Activity

Teams compete as attackers crossing a swamp using mats while defenders protect castle pins by eliminating attackers with thrown balls

Quick Info

high
28
Full sports hall (20m x 30m minimum)

Equipment Required

Gym Mats

6 total (3 per team x 2 teams playing)

Sponge balls (soft throwing balls)

12 total (3 per team x 4 teams)

Foam batons

2 (1 per attacking team)

Tall cones or pins

6 total (3 per castle)

Boundary markers (cones)

20-30

Coloured Bibs

16 (for team identification)

Game Balls

As needed

Foam Mats

As needed

Cones

As needed

Markers

As needed

Sponge balls (soft)

12 total (3 per team, 4 teams)

Foam batons or pool noodles

2 (1 per attacking team)

Pins or tall cones

6 total (3 per castle, 2 games)

Bibs or team bands

Enough for 4 teams in different colours

Cones for boundaries

16-20 for marking castle areas and game boundaries

Cricket balls

As needed

Bibs

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy
Throwing
Team Play
Agility
Coordination

Competition

Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition

Space

Large Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity
High Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect

Weather

All Weather

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