Student Referee Training
Train students to referee games fairly and confidently using clear signals and decision-making
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Train students to referee games fairly and confidently using clear signals and decision-making
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Whistles
2-3
Rule reference cards
2-3
Sport-specific equipment
As per sport
Basketball
As needed
Rugby Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Scoresheets
As needed
Referee cards (simplified and standard)
6-8 sets
Basketballs
2-3
Cards
As needed
Hockey sticks
1 per playing student
Tennis Balls
2 (1 per pitch)
Score sheet or whiteboard
1
Scorecards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Hockey
Basketball
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Fair Play
Communication
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving
Skill Progression
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Low Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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