Session 6.

For the last session, you get to choose!

You can play the kids favorite games from the past 5 weeks, culminating in an epic World Cup Tournament.

Games.

Favorite Game(s) - 15/20 minutes

Play any favorite game that you would like to warm up the players. Then, move into the World Cup Tournament.

World Cup Tournament

World Cup - 40/45 minutes

Set-up

  • Set up two fields side-by-side.

  • Approximately 50 x 30 yards in size (see image below).

  • Create 4 teams depending on the number of players. Play 5 minute games.

  • Team Formation: The ideal number of players per team will depend on the total number of participants, but aim for balanced teams.

How to Play

  1. Objective: Each team tries to score goals in the opposing team's goal.

  2. Out of Bounds:

    • If the ball goes out of the designated playing area, players can either:

      • Kick the ball back into play from where it went out

      • Perform a throw-in, bringing the ball back in from over their head.

  3. Goalkeeper: You have the option to play with or without a goalkeeper for each team.

Organization and Scoring

  • Team Representation: Before the tournament starts, have each team line up and assign them a country to represent.

  • Score Tracking: After each game, have the teams return to their original lines. Record the scores and update the tournament bracket accordingly.

  • Bibs: Provide bibs to two of the teams to easily distinguish them on the field. Make sure these two teams are not scheduled to play against each other in the same round.

Schedule of games

3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss

  • Team 1 (e.g., England) Vs. Team 2 (USA)

  • Team 3 Vs. Team 4

  • Team 2 Vs. Team 3

  • Team 1 Vs. Team 4

  • Team 1 Vs. Team 3

  • Team 2 Vs. Team 4

  • 2 teams with the most points play in a final

  • 2 teams with the least points play in a 3rd/4th place final

Enjoy the World Cup Fun!

Remember to keep the focus on fun and fair play.
Encourage the students to embrace the spirit of the World Cup and celebrate their teamwork and sportsmanship!

End Chat

Bring the group in at the end of the session and ask questions about the what they just worked on. Examples:

Q. What did you do in the session?

Q. What did you learn?

Give stickers out to kids who did well.

Choose a child who did a great job and they choose the end cheer for the group.