Dodgeball

Dodgeball was first included in the School Games in 2014 and each year there are over 35,000 pupils participating in inter-school dodgeball events. British Dodgeball has been supporting SGOs and schools with training and competition delivery across numerous counties. Dodgeball as a part of the School Games is focused on inclusion and providing more children and young people with the opportunity to be active through dodgeball. The fun dodgeball festivals celebrate the School Games values, and should be dedicated to providing all participants with a fun and engaging experience of dodgeball. The resources are aimed at teachers and SGOs, and will help support them to offer all pupils, regardless of ability, the opportunity to play and compete in dodgeball.

Primary Formats

• View the quick start rules for school settings.
• Learn more about the British Dodgeball Primary School Championships.

Secondary Formats

• View the quick start rules for school settings.
• Learn more about the British Dodgeball Secondary School Championships.

Find out more about how to play dodgeball formats.

If you have any questions about setting up your dodgeball event please get in touch via [email protected].

Equipment needed

• Suitable indoor playing space (e.g. a badminton or volleyball-sized court)
• U11s - 3 foam balls per court in use
• U13 and U15 - 5 size 2 cloth balls per court in use
• Court marking tape/cones
• Stopwatches
• Whistles

Buy your official equipment here.