Coach Morgan & Coach Beeler use teams and tournaments to teach the students the rules of many games/sports, to create some fun competition, to teach good sportsmanship and the importance of working together as a team to reach a common goal. While everyone student in our elementary school belongs to a team, only the 3rd-5th grade students compete in the tournaments. The students learn the rules of the game and then play other classes/teams during PE. The two teams with the most points, at the end of the sport unit, compete in the tournament.
Connor's team - the Orr Ocelots - had 6 points (4 wins & 2 ties) going into the tournament. Their opponents - the Hanvey Horned Frogs - had 4 points, I believe. Friday was tournament day, so the students went on a "walking" field trip with the special's teachers and lots of parents down the street a few blocks to the highschool football field. This is one of the highlights of the year for many of the students, and Connor was SOOOO excited that his team was in the lead and in the tournament.
I wish that all of you could have seen Connor on the field. He was so serious, was involved in every play of the game, and was often seen coaching, directing, and cheering on his teammates. The Orr Ocelots scored the only touchdown of the game and even completed the two point conversion (for which they only get 1-point because they don't kick field goals) and won the game 7-0. They celebrated their win and then congratulated the Hanvey Horned Frogs for a great game.
Here are a few pics from the 3rd grade tournament. Enjoy!
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