Student Referee Tournament
Students take turns playing matches and officiating games, developing leadership and fair play skills
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About This Activity
Students take turns playing matches and officiating games, developing leadership and fair play skills
Quick Info
35 mins
high
28
Two areas 30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Whistles
4-6 whistles
Rugby Balls
2-4 balls
Cones
20-30 cones
Scoresheets
6-8 sheets
Score Sheets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Tag Rugby
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Fair Play
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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