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Student Referee Training

Train students to referee games fairly and confidently using clear signals and decision-making

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About This Activity

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