Holy Family B N S Virtual Sports Day
Holy Family B. N. S Virtual Sports Day 2020 “Don’t stay in all day, Make sure you go out and play” Our Active School Motto
Welcome We would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our pupils and their families. We hope you have enjoyed all of the games, activities, fundamental movement skills, teacher challenges and website of the week recommendations on our Active School Blog click here As teachers we love our school sports days and we know you love it just as much, so please try our virtual sports day! We have ten activities for you to enjoy and plenty of activities in our Sports Week Power. Point to keep you active over the Summer holidays! The most important message we have for you is “HAVE FUN”! N. B * (Please expand all videos to full screen to watch the full clip)
Decathlon Challenge 10 gruelling events…. Over 3 memorable days Are you fit enough? Are you strong enough? Do you have what it takes to complete all 10 events? Lets find out!!! BRING IT ON Askea B. N. S 2020
1. Egg and Spoon Race You Will Need Ø An egg (boiled to avoid any mess!) or a potato Ø A tablespoon Ø A ‘tester’ to shout “Ready, Steady and Go” and record time Ø A stopwatch and 2 cones or garden objects
Egg and Spoon Race How To Set Up and Record Your Result Place your 2 Cones or Garden Objects 10 metres (m) apart on a flat, non-slip surface (or 20 m if you have sufficient space). Line up at the starting cone with your egg balancing on your top of your spoon. Make sure you have one hand holding the spoon at the end of the handle and the other hand behind your back. When the Tester Shouts “Ready, Steady. . . ” tilt forwards slightly and find your balance with the egg and spoon extended slightly in front of your body. On “Go”, move as quickly as possible (walk or run) to the second cone and turn carefully before returning to your starting point. If you drop your egg off your spoon, you must go back to the beginning and Start again! Junior Infants-second class: students will cover 20 m and the Tester will record how long it takes using the stopwatch. Third class to sixth class: Students will cover 40 m and the Tester will record how long it takes using the stopwatch. Coaching Tips The key to this event is concentration. As your technique improves, try to get used to looking where you are going to make sure you’re turning right at the cone each time. “Slow and steady wins the race. ” It’s important that you don’t drop your egg or this could cost you serious time. Take your time and try to complete the race without any fumbles. You can begin with a larger spoon to get comfortable and work on your speed. How to Prepare Before you start to move with your egg and spoon, try simply balancing the egg on your spoon in a stationary position. You can progress this by balancing on each leg before adding movement. Start at walking pace and when you feel comfortable, try to go a little bit faster. You may also use some garden objects to create a simple obstacle course. You can practice keeping your eyes looking out in front at the obstacles whilst changing direction to avoid them. If your eggs survive the race, why not make some tasty egg sandwiches to help you recover after Sports Day!
2. Wellington boot throw You Will Need Ø A Wellington/Welly boot (make sure to give it a good clean first!) Ø A Start Line- this can be any household object like a piece of rope or a plank of wood. Ø A Measuring Tape Ø A Tester with a Marker- this can be any small, movable object like a stone or a pair of socks.
Wellington throw How To Set Up and Record Your Result Start by holding the front side of your Welly boot in your strong hand, just below the ankle. Place the boot onto your shoulder, with the sole almost touching the side of your face. This should look like you’re about to make a phone call. Stand sideways to your target with your feet shoulder-width apart. The Welly boot should be in the hand furthest from the starting line (Left foot on the start line, Welly boot in your right hand). When you’re ready, quickly move your weight on to your back foot and throw the Welly boot as far as possible by extending your arm and moving your weight back onto your front foot. Your chest should be facing the target once you have released the Welly boot, but you must not cross the Start Line after your throw or this will not count. The Tester will then place the Marker where the Welly boot first made contact with the ground. Using the Measuring Tape, the Tester will then check how far the Welly boot travelled and this distance (in metres and centimetres) Coaching Tips Try to keep your Welly boot close to the side of your head with your elbow bent, throughout the back and forward movement. Practise with some lighter objects like a pair of socks or a beanbag to get your technique right. Have a go with both hands to test out which side is stronger. How to Prepare Before throwing, get used to pushing your Welly boot up and down over your head to get a feel for the movement. Squats will help with your lower body strength and balance. Try some lateral/sideways lunges to get used to transferring your body weight backwards and forwards. Tuck jumps will make you explosive and powerful to get maximum distance on your throw.
3. Kick to Score You will need Ø A wall (preferably not near a window!!) Ø A ball Ø Targets (chalk to write on the wall or paper and tape) Ø A Start Line- this can be any household object like a piece of rope or a plank of wood.
Kick to Score How to set up and record your result Draw or stick target areas at various heights on a wall. Points should be placed in the centre of each target from one to five. Each player is given a score to achieve, e. g. ten. You must hit the targets on the wall to achieve that score. Coaching tips click here (to view video of tips) Approach the ball from behind and slightly to the side Place the non kicking foot to the side of the ball Swing the kicking leg back to make an angle of at least 90 degrees Bring the kicking leg forward fast, making contact with the ball using the shoe laces or instep of the foot Swing the arm opposite the kicking leg forward and sideways Ensure that the trunk leans forward and the arm opposite the kicking leg swings forward during contact Follow through in the direction of the target How to prepare Squats will help with your lower body strength Hamstring stretches will increase the flexibility of your legs
4. Obstacle Course You will need Ø Any household or garden items you can think of! Get inventive …use slides, trampolines, old tyres, chairs etc Ø A stopwatch Ø A Start Line- this can be any household object like a piece of rope or a plank of wood.
Obstacle Course This one is up to you!! You’re in charge, be creative and make them as fun as you can! Don’t forget to add in some exercises like burpees, star jumps, rolls, different types of movement and some funny shapes. Time yourself and your family. Send a picture of your obstacle course to Julie. breathnach@askeaboys. com and I will put it up on the school blog. I cant wait to see them!
5. Long jump You will need A Start Line- this can be any household object like a piece of rope or a plank of wood A Measuring Tape A Tester with a Marker- this can be any small, movable object like a stone or a pair of socks
Long Jump How to set up and record your result At the Start Line, stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, facing forwards with your toes just behind the line. When you’re ready, dip slightly at the knees and jump as far as you can, raising your arms up above your head to propel yourself forward as far as possible. Try to stick your landing (stumbling forwards is not permitted) and the Tester will place the marker behind whichever heel is closest to the Start Line. Complete 3 attempts and move the marker only if you manage to beat your previous effort. The Tester will then measure the distance from the Start Line to the Marker to the nearest centimetre (cm), for example 137 cm and let you know your result. Coaching Tips click here Make sure to dip just before take off to generate some momentum for your jump. Head up, stable and look straight ahead. Arms stretched out in front to maintain balance. Stomach should be tucked in and bum tucked under the body. Land with feet wide apart but in a stable position. On landing, bend your knees to soften the impact and bring your arms forward to help you maintain your balance. Imagine there is glue on the soles of your feet when landing. Land in the order of toes, ball, heel. How To Prepare Practice your vertical jump squats to get used to sticking your landing before taking on the Long Jump. Then start with a short forward jump and focus on sticking your landing before trying to jump for distance. Take a look at this video of Byron Jones breaking the World Record for this event during the 2015 NFL Combine – https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=D 3 Xlq. Za. JF 9 U.
6. Super Strong Challenge (Bear crawl) You Will Need A ‘Tester’ to shout “Ready, Steady and Go” and record time A Stopwatch 2 Cones or Garden Objects
Super Strong challenge How To Set Up and Record Your Result Ø Place your 2 Cones or Garden Objects 10 metres (m) apart on a flat, non-slip surface (preferably grass to cushion your hands slightly). Ø You will begin in the start position with one foot touching the first cone and your head pointing towards the second cone. Ø When the Tester shouts “Go!” , crawl forwards as quickly as possible until you can touch the second cone with your hand. Ø Once you have touched the second cone, crawl backwards and return to their first cone as quickly as possible, touching it again with your foot. Junior infants-second class pupils will cover 20 m (Forward-Back) and the Tester will record how long it takes using the stopwatch. Third class to sixth class pupils will cover 40 m (Forward-Back-Forward-Back) and the Tester will record how long it takes using the stopwatch. Coaching Tips Ø Try to move your opposite arm and opposite leg at the same time to stay balanced- Right Arm/ Left Leg and Left Arm/Right Leg. Ø Keep your back flat- there should be a straight line from your hips, right through to your head. Ø Pretend you’re carrying a bucket of water on your back and try not to spill any! How to Prepare Ø Start by practising your plank exercises to get your core strong (low plank with elbows bent, resting on your forearms and high plank with elbows locked out straight and resting on your hands). Ø Add in some push-ups to build strength in your chest and shoulders (begin on your knees if you have to). Ø Mountain climbers will help keep those hips loose and work on your endurance. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=c. YJy. Ebi. R 8 RY
7. Wheelbarrow Race What you will need Not a wheelbarrow!!!! Just yourself and a partner A Start Line- this can be any household object like a piece of rope or a plank of wood
Wheelbarrow Race How to set up and record you result Arrange your family members in pairs. Set up two lines of cones, 5 metres apart find some space along the line. One person adopts the high plank position and their partner lifts their legs below the knee. The person holding the high plank moves their hands to go forward, with their partner carrying their legs behind. Race to the end line but you must hold your position. Good teamwork is essential for this!! Coaching Tips Keep your legs straight at all times. Keep your belly very tight by thinking of doing an abdominal crunch. Keep your shoulders down all the time. Start walking slowly forwards with your arms. Progress by increasing speed when safety and confidence allows. How to prepare Practise the plank exercise to get ready!
8. Keepy Uppy challenge You will need A ball or a balloon or a ball made out of socks or a toilet roll! Feet like Messi or Ronaldo!!!
Keepy Uppy challenge How to set up and record your result Using a stopwatch time how many keepy uppys you can do in 1 minute. If you drop the ball, pick it up and carry on from where you left off until the time runs out. Coaching Tips Kick the ball using your laces Keep your eye on the ball Maintain an upright posture How to prepare Ø Practice with a lighter ball or a balloon before you move on to use your soccer ball Balloon “Keepy Uppy” (junior infants/senior infants) Ø The aim is to keep the balloon up in the air for as long as possible by tapping it upwards with your hands or feet Ø You could do this with your family and count together Ø Try to increase the number of keepy uppys you can do each time you try it
9. Sack race You will need A Start Line- this can be any household object like a piece of rope or a plank of wood A sack (e. g a pillow case, a black sack)
Sack race How to set up and record your result Ø Participants will run to the sack, put both feet in and begin hopping toward the finish line. Ø Contestants must keep both feet in sack and at least one hand on the sack at all times. Ø The sack must remain as close to the waist as possible and should not fall below the knees. Ø The first racer to the finish line wins. Relay Race: Ø To play you need one sack for each participant or team. The more people racing, the more fun it is. Ø Each player puts both legs into sack and hops around a cone, or some marked point, and back, tagging the next person in line. Ø Then, the next person in line gets into the sack and repeats the once-around the cone course. Ø The first team to the finish line wins Coaching tips Ø Hold the sack up and as tight as you can…. it makes it easier to move forward (don’t give away this top tip to the other participants and you’ll have a great chance of winning!!) How to prepare Ø Practice taking off with two feet and landing on two feet click here Ø Practice jumping as far as you can click here
10. Super sprint You will need Ø A ‘Tester’ to shout “On Your Marks, Get Set and Go” and record time Ø A Stopwatch Ø 2 Cones or Garden Objects
Super sprint How To Set Up and Record Your Result Ø Place your 2 Cones or Garden Objects 10 metres (m) apart on a flat, non-slip surface (or 20 m if you have sufficient space). When the Tester shouts “On Your Marks”, stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, with your dominant foot slightly in front, just behind the first cone. Distribute most of your weight on the front foot. Ø On “Set, ” bend slightly at the hips and knees, keeping your head and chest up. From here, place your arms in the ready position with one arm high behind your back (this should be the same arm as your dominant foot) and one arm low in front of your body. You may also start in the three-point start position with your opposite hand to your dominant leg touching the ground (see image). Coaching Tips click here Ø Try to push off as hard as you can from your starting point when the Tester shouts “Go”. Imagine a plane taking off on the runway. Ø Move your hands using the ‘Hip to Lip’ technique. Ø When turning ensure that you stay low and explode off the line each time to accelerate as quickly as possible. How to Prepare Ø Perfect the ‘standing start’ or ‘three-point start’ by practicing every day. Ø Improve your reaction time by asking your Tester to call “Go” at the start of your practice sprints. Ø Practice 3 sprints over your allocated distance every day. Ø To improve Hip to Lip technique: Ø Start by sitting on the ground with your chest up, moving hands and pointed fingers from Hip to Lip. Try keeping your elbows bent. Ø Progress by standing on the spot moving hands only. Ø Then, march on the spot with hands moving in co-ordination with knees. Ø Move from a march to a jog, before finally finishing with super speed sprint on the spot, with hands moving from Hip to Lip on every step. Before you start, get yourself in the mood for this event by watching Usain Bolt smash the 100 m record way back in 2009 https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=By 1 JQFxf. LMM.
Certificate of Achievement This is presented to ____________________ For completing the Holy Family B. N. S Virtual Sports Day Well done!
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