Team Pick-Up Relay Swimming
Teams gradually build up swimmers in a relay format, emphasising teamwork and swimming together at the pace of the slowest member
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About This Activity
Teams gradually build up swimmers in a relay format, emphasising teamwork and swimming together at the pace of the slowest member
Quick Info
high
24
Swimming pool teaching area, minimum 10m width
Equipment Required
Kickboards
1 per student
Lane markers or cones
6-8
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Skills
Speed
Team Play
Coordination
Endurance
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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