Strategic Points Competition
Pairs compete to score maximum points by strategically selecting and navigating to checkpoints of varying difficulty and point values
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About This Activity
Pairs compete to score maximum points by strategically selecting and navigating to checkpoints of varying difficulty and point values
Quick Info
15 mins
high
20
Large outdoor area 50m x 50m minimum
Equipment Required
Maps with coloured checkpoint markers
1 per pair
Coloured checkpoint markers
12-15 (4-5 of each point value)
Timer and whistle
1 each
Scoreboard or scoring sheets
1
Sun Markers
As needed
Timer
As needed
Scorecards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Decision Making
Agility
Teaching Focus
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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