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                                                  Schools Tug of War


                                                  Tug of War is a true non-contact competitive sport suitable for a wide range of abilities.


                                                  The sport is fully inclusive, it has been found especially suitable for individuals who would like to participate in sport and physical activity but lack the confidence/coordination/technical skills required in other sports.


                                                  Tug of War is a sport where every member of the team is equal.  To succeed a team has to work together, encouraging true cooperation and team discipline.  Mixed teams are allowed which makes the sport ideal for school sports days.


                                                  A competition normally consists of two teams of equal numbers pulling against each other using a tug of war rope.


                                                  Tug of War does not require much in the way of equipment other than the rope, which, with care, should last for years, long sleeve rugby/football-type shirts are normally worn, footwear must have smooth soles and heels with no spikes or studs.  Any flat area of grass can be used.


                                                  The Tug of War Association has recently published a document titled "basic skills for tug of war in schools and youth organisations". This document provides basic guidance on how to set up a tug of war event as a sporting activity as part of a PE lesson or sports day. The guide provides simple steps on how to set up a competition area, basic tug of war techniques, in addition to including a health and safety risk assessment form to ensure that the sport is carried out in a safe manner. The document can be downloaded below

                                                  Schools Tug of War Guidance Document

                                                  tug of war guide.pdf


                                                  Previously, the Young Journalists Academy have produced a video about tug of war featuring interviews and insights into junior and senior tug of war, and this can be viewed below:



                                                  In addition, to the above, the GENSB junior international tug of war competition takes place every year and a video about this event and what it means to young people taking part is provided below.



                                                  The Tug of War International Federation (TWIF) has also published a leaflet aimed at promoting tug of war as a sporting activity in schools, and the benefits that participants will get from taking part. The leaflet can be downloaded by clicking the link below:


                                                  TWIF Schools Tug of War Leaflet

                                                  TWIF Schools Leaflet.pdf


                                                  Please contact our schools and youth oranisations liaison officer, Ian Grant for further information about having tug of war as a sporting activity in schools:


                                                  Ian Grant
                                                  Tel: 01933 625040
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                                                  TOWA Correspondence Address:

                                                  Mick Copper

                                                  TOWA Secretary

                                                  11 Holmfield Drive, Raunds, Northamptonshire, England

                                                  NN9 6PB

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                                                  Telephone the Secretary:

                                                  01933 622639

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                                                  E-mail the Secretary:

                                                  mick.copper@tiscali.co.uk

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