#RelaysTakeOver
ALL schools are encouraged to #BeActive and to have FUN by participating in relay activities on Friday, September 27.
If you don’t have relay batons, no problem! Beanbags, small rings, plastic bottles can be used instead.
#RelaysTakeOver initiative is supported by Athletics Ireland and The Daily Mile Ireland.
Ireland’s Relay Stars
Re-Living the Moments
European Championships Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Finals
European Championships Mixed 4 x 400m Relay Finals
To show our appreciation for Ireland’s amazing relay athletes, let’s try to get every class, in every school participating in relay activities on
Friday, September 27
Check out the Ideas and Inspiration tab below.
Teaching the Skill
These 6 short videos demonstrate activities designed to teach the skill of relay baton exchanges. They are ideal for PE lessons focussing on athletics.
Videos provided by Scoil Áine GNS, Raheny.
Under and Over Practice
Push Against the Wall
Push Pass Using Beanbags (Juniors)
4 Person Baton Pass (Stationary)
4 Person Baton Pass (Moving)
Pair Exchange Relay
Participation – Inclusion – FUN
There are so many different ways that children and young people can engage in relay activities. Which activity will your class choose?
Ideas and Inspiration
Lots of different relay activities, with something to suit everyone.
Including Everyone
Hints, tips and advice to make sure that everyone can participate.
Organisational Advice
Practical advice about how to organise #RelaysTakeOver activities to involve as many members of your school community as possible.
Practicing the Moves
5 different relay practise activities to try out, with something to suit all ages and all abilities.
Participation Awards
Schools that register, participate and showcase their engagement with #RelaysTakeOver will be entered into a draw to win a set of Active Corridor stickers.
(one set per county + extra draw category for special schools)
Showcase and Share
Don’t forget to give a shout out to the amazing relay athletes that inspired this initiative.
