oshc activities
Athletics Carnival / Team Tug of War

Team Tug of War

Two teams pull on a rope to bring the centre marker over their line, testing strength, teamwork and coordination.

How to run it

  1. Mark a centre line and tie a ribbon to the middle of the rope.
  2. Divide children into balanced teams.
  3. Teach safe grip and stance.
  4. Pull on the signal until the marker crosses a line.
  5. Swap teams and play again.

You will need

  • thick rope
  • ribbon
  • cones
Make it easier or harderMatch teams by age and size; older children can try strategy calls.
SafetyPlay on grass, never wrap rope around hands and stop pulling on the signal.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 2Children work as a team and build strength in a cooperative challenge.

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Athletics CarnivalTeamwork DayGames Carnival DayGladiator DayVikings Day

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