Student Referee Development Games
Full competitive games with student referees developing officiating skills alongside gameplay
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About This Activity
Full competitive games with student referees developing officiating skills alongside gameplay
Quick Info
high
30
Two courts 30m x 20m each minimum
Equipment Required
Handballs
2 balls (one per court)
Coloured Bibs
18 bibs (3 colours, 6 per colour)
Whistles
6 whistles
Goals or targets
4 goals (2 per court)
Score Sheets
6 sheets or clipboards
Court marking cones
24-30 cones
Goals
As needed
Markers Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Goals Required
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Activity Type
Main Game
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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