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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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About This Activity

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