To earn this award, complete and check off each requirement: 1. Create a team sport. 2. Get ready. 3. Play. 4. Check your sportsmanship. Service Opportunity _____________________________

1. Create a team sport.
Create a team sport to play with friends. Or choose a familiar team sport.

My team sport is

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Using the chart, list the object, key rules, and necessary equipment for the team sport you will play.



Object of the game:

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Rules of the game:

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Equipment needed:

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2. Get ready. (choose one)
Strengthen the muscles used most often in your sport by doing specific exercises three times a week for two weeks. Talk with a coach or physical education teacher and develop a plan.

I did _______________________________________(exercise)

on___________________________________________(dates).

Practice some specific skills needed in the team sport you chose (scoring, fielding, passing). Do these drills three times a week for two weeks.

I practiced______________________________________(skill)

on___________________________________________(dates).

3. Play
Play your chosen sport at least two times. Do warm-up exercises before each game.

I played on ________________and _________________.

4. Check your sportsmanship. (do all)
Fill out the self-evaluation chart below. Circle the number that best describes your behavior or attitude.

When my opponent makes a mistake or a foul, I yell. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 never seldom sometimes usually always

I pass the ball to teammates who don't play very well so they get a chance to play, too. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 never seldom sometimes usually always

When it looks as if my team is losing, I don't give up. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 never seldom sometimes usually always

When my teammates make mistakes, I criticize them. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 never seldom sometimes usually always

When my opponent makes a point, I say, "Good job." 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 never seldom sometimes usually always

When I make mistakes, I get upset and quit playing. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 never seldom sometimes usually always

If the ball is close to the line, I will call it out if it helps my team. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 never seldom sometimes usually always

When I don't agree with the referee, I yell and argue. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 never seldom sometimes usually always

If my opponents make mistakes, I make fun of them. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 never seldom sometimes usually always

At the end of the game, I shake my opponents' hands or say "Good game" whether my team won or lost. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 never seldom sometimes usually always

Discuss your answers with your group or family. With a different color pen, circle the numbers on the chart that you feel you should do. Mark any items you feel you need to improve.

Read Matthew 7:12 to examine the basis of good sportsmanship. Explain to your group leader how this principle can help you practice good sportsmanship.

Service Opportunity
Help plan and conduct a team sports event for a youth group or orphanage.


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