The Army Training System - AskTOP

Table 9-1FunctionsOnce the evaluations have beenmade, the following functions shouldbe performed:● Make a handbook. An intramuralhandbook should be published ateach level of command from installationto company to serve as astanding operating procedure (SOP).This handbook should include theessential elements listed in Table9-1 above.● Plan the calendar. Local situationsand normal obstacles may conflictwith the intramural program. However, a way can be found to providea scheduled program for every seasonof the year.● Choose the type of competition.Intramural directors should be ableto choose the type of competitionbest suited for the sport and localcircumstances. They should alsoknow how to draw up tournaments.Unless the competition must takeplace in a short time, eliminationtournaments should not be used.The round-robin tournament hasthe greatest advantage because individualsand teams are never eliminated.This type of competition isadaptable to both team and individualplay. It is appropriate for smallnumbers of entries and league playin any sport.●Make a printed schedule. Usingscheduling forms makes this jobeasier. The form should includegame number, time, date, court orfield, and home or visiting team.Space for scores and officials is alsohelpful. Championship games ormatches should be scheduled totake place at the best facility.Unit ActivitiesThe following games and activitiesmay be included in the unit’s PTprogram, They are large-scale activitieswhich can combine many componentsof physical and motor fitness. Inaddition, they require quick thinkingand the use of strategy. When playedvigorously, they are excellent activitiesfor adding variety to the program.NINE-BALL SOCCERThe object of this game is forof a team’s five goalies to haveball.PlayerseachoneThere are 25 to 50 players on eachteam, five of whom are goalies. Theother players are divided into fourequal groups. The goalies play betweenthe goal line and 5-yard line of9-5