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
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