Derbyshire School Games Fencing Virtual Competition for Year 5 & 6

Derbyshire School Games Virtual Competition Year 5 & 6 Fencing

FENCING HOW TO ENTER Submit your highest scores for each challenge to complete the scoresheets provided, following the scoring system for both activities. Also submit the total number of students who took part in the activity using the box provided. Email scoresheets to rshaw@avssp.co.uk using student initials only to adhere to GDPR regulations. HOW TO PLAY Activities are designed to take place during extra-curricular activity and should always be lead by a member of staff to provide a safe and realistic competition experience. All scoring should be completed by a member of staff to ensure accurate results are submitted. There is no limit on the number of students who can complete the challenges. Only one score should be submitted per challenge, per student. Don t worry if your school does not have enough students to fully complete the scoresheet, awards will be presented on an average basis. AWARDS Every student to take part in the Virtual Competition will receive an AVSSP participation certificate, simply record the total number of participants on the final scoresheet. School awards will be available for highest Boys average, Girls average and SEN/D average as well as highest % engagement. Every school taking part will receive a Spirit of the Games certificate to present to a child who most demonstrates the School Games values of Determination, Honesty, Respect, Self-Belief, Teamwork or Passion.

Derbyshire School Games: Fencing 2. ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES WARM UP: KNEE TAP FENCING HOW TO PLAY Adopt the ready / enguard position Ready/ enguard position: Dominant foot facing forward, other foot behind at 90 degrees forming an L shape. Back straight, knees bent Win a point by touching your opponent on the knee with your finger Shout touch when you make contact Play for 2 mins per game or first to 5 points Be sure to follow the rules and use a good technique. Own up when you ve been hit as you need to self referee COVID-19 Adaptation: Place 3 different coloured cones in a horizontal line approx. 1 foot apart Participant should stand on a fourth cone (base) 2m away from the coloured cones. Partner to shout out a colour, participant is required to move quickly to touch the correct colour cone and return to their base before the next colour is called. Remain in enguard position at all times move backwards when returning to base, do not turn around. Think SAFETY: Follow your school COVID policy when carrying out this activity. Instead of touching knees ask the children to lunge forward and tap cones on the floor, or that a partner is holding Ensure there is plenty of space between each pair All matches should take place in the same direction (e.g. up and down the hall) Only move backwards and forwards to attack or evade Fencers should keep their non-sword arm behind their back Fencers should never turn their back on an opponent, always face each other Think COVID-19 safe wipe down equipment, maintain social distance EQUIPMENT NEEDED Cones

VIRTUAL COMPETITION CHALLENGE Derbyshire School Games: Fencing 2. ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES BALLOON FOOTWORK ACTIVITY Set out two cones 10m apart Stand in the ready / engarde position. (Feet in an L position with dominant foot pointing forwards, knee bent and back leg bent with foot at 90 degrees) Move forward with short steps, front foot first, whilst trying to keep the balloon in front of your body by tapping it gently with the fingers of your dominant hand Move all the way from the first cone to the second then come back in reverse. Make sure you tap the balloon every time you take a step. Fencers need to be determined to keep their focus, even if they are down at certain times during the bout. Keep trying! Think INCLUSIVE Get a partner to walk in front with the balloon or object held out and get the fencer to reach out to touch it Think SAFETY: Make sure there is enough space between each person Play this game on a even surface free from any obstacles Think COVID-19 safe wipe down equipment, maintain social distance SCORING SYSTEM Time each student in moving from cone 1, to cone 2 and back again You must be in the ready position at all times Only use your dominant hand If the balloon is dropped or you leave the ready position the attempt is over EQUIPMENT Balloons Stopwatch Cones Top Tips: Lead with your front foot, followed by the back foot Tap the balloon up a small amount, hitting it high will cost you time! Submit your scores to rshaw@avssp.co.uk by Monday 12th October

VIRTUAL COMPETITION CHALLENGE Derbyshire School Games: Fencing 2. ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES TARGET LUNGE ACTIVITY Stick a target (slide 5) to the wall at chest height (or draw one in chalk) Hold a small ball or beanbag n your dominant hand and stand in the ready position / engarde 2m from the target. Lunge step forward with your dominant foot and throw the ball at the target like a dart. Have five attempts to try and hit the target. 10 points for the centre target, five for the outer target and one point for hitting the wall. I show respect by congratulating my class mates on their attempt and achieving their score Think INCLUSIVE People with mobility issues may be asked to stand or sit closer to the target and reach out to touch the scoring zone Think SAFETY: Make sure everyone is spaced out Collect the thrown balls straight away to make sure no- one stands on one Think COVID-19 safe wipe down equipment, maintain social distance SCORING SYSTEM How many points can you score from five attempts? You must be in the ready position at all times Lunge forward and throw your ball like a dart If you step past the cone/marker your points do not count EQUIPMENT NEEDED A4 target A wall Small ball or beanbag Cones Top Tips: Extend your arm fully when throwing the object Make sure your toes are pointing at the target Submit your scores to rshaw@avssp.co.uk by Monday 12th October

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FENCING Y5/6 BOYS BALLOON FOOTWORK TARGET LUNGE Pupil Score Pupil Score Pupil Score Pupil Score

FENCING Y5/6 GIRLS BALLOON FOOTWORK TARGET LUNGE Pupil Score Pupil Score Pupil Score Pupil Score

FENCING Y5/6 SEN/D BALLOON FOOTWORK TARGET LUNGE Pupil Score Pupil Score Pupil Score Pupil Score *please only include students who are on the SEN/D register

FENCING Year 5 & 6 Total number of students in Y5/6 who in took part in at least 1 challenge Total number of students in Year 5 & 6 in your school Amber Valley SSP are not responsible for any risk associated with activities suggested. Please ensure the facilities, equipment and activity you are using have been fully risk assessed before undertaking.