Primary Sports Day

Opens: Tuesday 4th May 2021

Closes: 5pm, Friday 2nd July 2021

Overview

Welcome to the Devon Virtual Games Events hosted by Active Devon and the Devon School Games
Organisers. This series of events throughout the Summer term will offer young people the opportunity to
compete against themselves and others whilst maintaining social distancing.

All competitions are virtual, and you can enter as many of them as you like. They give you the chance to
team up with your classmates, represent your school and compete against other children from across
Devon!

The Virtual Primary Sports Day will run from Tuesday 4th May 2021 – 5pm Friday 2nd July 2021. Schools will be
able to submit their entries via an online link below.

You must ensure you are following the latest government guidance and the guidance for teachers, school
leaders, carers, parents and students.

Brief Description of the Event:

All schools love a sports day and here are some activities that could do in school. There is a mixture of track
and field activities that have been created to test everyone skills and abilities. It is important that schools
and children follow the latest precautions with regards to COVID-19. These activities can be done in bubble
as year groups rotate between activities.

The challenges are perfect for whole class participation and should be delivered outside in a large space.

Before You Start:

Read all of the activities and follow the below equipment list.

- Pencils - Speed bounce mats

- Stop Watches - Parachutes
- Results Sheets - Beanbags
- Skipping ropes - Hurdles
- Tennis balls - Tennis Rackets
- Hoops - Footballs
- Cones/Spot mats - Tape Measures
- Gym mats - Vortex Throws

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Familiarise yourself with the activities and make sure that all the equipment is cleaned after use by each
bubble.

Track Events:

All running events should be done in heats with someone from a different house of colour in each race. If
there are 4 houses, then 4 children can run at once.

Points:

Winner position - 4 points.

Second position - 3 points.
Third position - 2 points.
Fourth position - 1 point.

KS1 Running Events:

Year 1

50 Metre Dash. Children run 50 metres whilst being timed.

- Postman Race – In houses or classes children must sprint and post their letters (beanbags) into the
letter box (holes in the chairs) one at a time in 2 minutes. The start line should be 10 metres from the
post box. At the end, count all of the parcels posted.
- Obstacle Relay – In team’s, children must navigate through the obstacles. This can include going
under a parachute or a sheet, over a hurdle, jumping 10 times on a speed bounce mat, doing 10
skips and then collecting treasure (bean bags) and returning them to the team within 4 minutes.

Year 2

60 Metre Dash. Children run 60 metres whilst being timed.

- Postman Race – In houses or classes children must sprint and post their letters (beanbags) into the
letter box (holes in the chairs) one at a time in 2 minutes. The start line should be 15 metres from the
post box. At the end, count up all of the parcels posted.

- Obstacle Relay – In team’s, children must navigate through the obstacles. This can include going
under a parachute or a sheet, over a hurdle, jumping 10 times on a speed bounce mat, doing 10
skips and then collecting treasure (bean bags) and returning them to the team within 4 minutes.

KS2 Running Events:

Year 3

70 Metre Dash. Children run 70 metres whilst being timed.

- Postman Race – In houses or classes children must sprint and post their letters (beanbags) into the
letter box (holes in the chairs) one at a time in 2 minutes. The start line should be 10 metres from the
post box. At the end, count all of the parcels posted.
- Obstacle Relay – In team’s, children must navigate through the obstacles. This can include going
under a parachute or a sheet, over a hurdle, jumping 10 times on a speed bounce mat, doing 10
skips and then collecting treasure (bean bags) and returning them to the team within 4 minutes.

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Year 4

80 Meter Sprint. Children run 70 meters whilst being timed.

- Postman Race – In houses or classes children must sprint and post their letters (beanbags) into the
letter box (Holes in the chairs) one at a time in 2 minutes. The start line should be 10 metres from the
post box. At the end, count all of the parcels posted.
- Obstacle Relay – In team’s, children must navigate through the obstacles. This can include going
under a parachute or a sheet, over a hurdle, jumping 10 times on a speed bounce mat, doing 10
skips and then collecting treasure (bean bags) and returning them to the team within 4 minutes.

Year 5

90 Meter Dash. Children run 90 meters whilst being times.

- 200m Sprint – Children run 200 meters whilst being timed.

- Obstacle Relay – In team’s, children must navigate through the obstacles. This can include going
under a parachute or a sheet, over a hurdle, jumping 10 times on a speed bounce mat, doing 10
skips and then collecting treasure (bean bags) and returning them to the team within 4 minutes.

Year 6

100 Meter Sprint

- 200m Sprint – Children run 200 meters whilst being timed.

- Obstacle Relay – In team’s, children must navigate through the obstacles. This can include going
under a parachute or a sheet, over a hurdle, jumping 10 times on a speed bounce mat, doing 10
skips and then collecting treasure (bean bags) and returning them to the team within 4 minutes.

Name House/Colour Event Position

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Name House/colour 1st attempt 2nd attempt 3rd attempt Total Score

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House/Colour Tally of how many children Total
completed the 4 gates

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Name House/Colour 1st Attempts 2nd Attempt 3rd Attempt Best Score Points

Number of Points Awarded for Standing Long Jump

0-50cm – 1 point 125cm – 150cm – 5 point

50cm – 75cm – 2 Points 150cm – 175cm – 6 points

75cm – 100cm – 3 points 175cm – 200cm – 7 points

100cm – 125 cm – 4 points 200cm + 8 Points

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House/Colour Tally of number of catches Score

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House/Colour Tally number of returns Score

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House/Colour Time taken to complete challenge Points

Points for Crossing the Swamp Challenge

Time
00:00 – 02:50 - 100 points
02:50 – 05:00 – 75 Points
05:00 – 07:50 – 50 Points
07:50 – 10:00 – 25 points

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House/Colour Tally Score Total Score

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 Direction
of throw

Name House/Colour 1st Throw 2nd Throw 3rd Throw 4th Throw 5th Throw Total
Points

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How to Send Results:

The entry process will be done via an online link. Enter results here Virtual Primary Sports Day Results Form.
Entries will close at 5pm on Friday 2nd July 2021.

E-certificates:

E-certificates will be issued for completing the Virtual Primary Sports Day.

Social Media:

Why not share your achievements with us on social media using the #DevonVirtualGames.

● Twitter – @SGDevon
● Devon School Games Facebook Group

For the full #DevonVirtualGames Overview and Terms & Conditions please click here.

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