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Athletics Carnival / Sprints and Baton Relays

Sprints and Baton Relays

Children run short sprints and team relays with batons, learning how to pass a baton and cheer each other on.

How to run it

  1. Mark lanes with cones.
  2. Warm up with gentle jogging and stretches.
  3. Run short sprint heats.
  4. Teach baton passing and run relay teams.
  5. Cool down and celebrate team efforts.

You will need

  • batons
  • cones
Make it easier or harderShorten distances for younger children; older children can time runs and track improvement.
SafetyWarm up first, offer water breaks and follow sun safety.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 2Children build fitness and teamwork in a structured physical activity.

Fits these theme days

Athletics CarnivalHealthy Heart DayGreat Race DayTeamwork DayGames Carnival Day

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