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Shark Attack

A6 pocket coach card, 105 × 148 mm. Print double-sided (flip on the short edge), cut, laminate and keep it in your pocket.

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RUGGER PUPSGames
Ages 3–7

Shark Attack

KIT: Tag belts, cones for the ocean and islands, balls later

Play

  1. PAWS/READY, swimmers move in the ocean.
  2. Sharks pull ONE tag.
  3. Tagged? Go to an island and reattach.
  4. Swim back in and keep moving.
  5. Swap sharks every short round.

Say

  • “Sharks are coming!”
  • “Find space!”
  • “Protect your tags!”

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SHARK ATTACKAges 3–7
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Make it easier

One slow shark, big islands, no balls to start.

Level it up

Attackers carry a rugby ball while they swim.

30 pups

Bigger ocean and 4–5 sharks rather than one chasing everyone.

Stay safe & strong

Tags only — no clothing or body.

Early Years 3–5 / KS1 5–7

EY: Use one slow shark and large islands. Children may move without balls first.

KS1: Add balls, more sharks, coloured islands, or require a try before rejoining.

PAWS

  • S Stay Safe & Strong
  • P Play with Purpose

PAWS / READY — ruggerpups