Young Officials Training
Structured programme for developing student officiating skills with peer feedback and progressive responsibility
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About This Activity
Structured programme for developing student officiating skills with peer feedback and progressive responsibility
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 15m for full games
Equipment Required
Whistles
2-3
Game equipment
As per sport requirements
Referee bibs or identification
2-3
Simple score sheets
5-10
Score sheets or cards
1 per game
Referee bibs or bands
3-4
Score Sheets
As needed
Coloured Bibs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Dodgeball
Football
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skill Game
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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