Surface Dive Relay Challenge
Team relay race combining swimming with surface diving to retrieve objects from pool floor, emphasising technique quality under competitive pressure
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Team relay race combining swimming with surface diving to retrieve objects from pool floor, emphasising technique quality under competitive pressure
Quick Info
high
24
25m pool with 2.5m deep end minimum
Equipment Required
Diving bricks or sinkers
20-24 (colour-coded by depth)
Lane ropes or markers
4 lanes marked
Stopwatch or timer
1
Penalty tracking system
1 (whiteboard or clipboard)
Depth markers
Clear markers at 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m depths
Diving Bricks
As needed
Ropes
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Tunnel Systems
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Water Safety
Activity Tags
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Skills
Dodging
Timing
Game Sense
Body Control
Endurance
Competition
High Competition
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Equipment
Extensive Equipment
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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