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Wheels Day / Tyre Obstacle Relay

Tyre Obstacle Relay

Teams roll, hop through and stack old tyres in a relay race, working together for speed.

How to run it

  1. Lay out old tyres in a course with cones.
  2. Teams take turns rolling a tyre to a cone, hopping through a tyre line and stacking a tyre.
  3. Teammates reset the course for the next runner.
  4. Time each team's run.

You will need

  • old bike or car tyres
  • cones
  • stopwatch
Make it easier or harderUse smaller bike tyres for younger children; older children can add a team carry.
SafetyCheck tyres are clean, free of water and wires, and light enough to lift; use bike tyres where possible.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Physical team challenges build strength, coordination and cooperation.

Fits these theme days

Wheels DayObstacle Course DayNinja Obstacle DayAthletics Carnival

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