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Student Referee Challenge

Small-sided games where students take turns as players and officials, developing responsibility and rule understanding

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About This Activity

Small-sided games where students take turns as players and officials, developing responsibility and rule understanding

Quick Info

high
24
20m x 15m per court

Equipment Required

Goals or target areas

4 (2 per court)

Handballs

2

Whistles

2

Coloured Bibs

16-20

Cones for boundaries

16-20

Goals

As needed

Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5

Suitable Sports

Handball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Goals Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Activity Type

Main Game

Intensity

High Intensity

Weather

All Weather

Values

Responsibility
Sportsmanship
Respect