{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s important that active games are well-planned and considered. A risk assessment must always be completed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGames should be challenging, rewarding and promote positive behaviour amongst the group. There are lots of active game ideas on the Activity Finder with options that are appropriate for all sections and age groups.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s important to make sure everyone knows what to do.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThink carefully about the key hazards when playing the game as part of your planning and Risk Assessment. For example:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe number of players, their size and abilities, and the control of contact. All these things will need to be considered and monitored.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBehaviour during a game can change. 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You\u0027ll need to carefully explain these at the start of the game, each time you play it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYou could have a practice round of the game to make sure everyone knows what they\u2019re doing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ELet young people help explain to each other what to do, too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThere may be some standard rules for your meeting place, such as only walking on the slope, which you\u0027ll need to remind your players of.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Explain the rules"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ETell everyone how long the game will go on for.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Time limit "},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThere may be a contact element in some games. 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