Agile students can dodge
Quick feet and timing can change points.
Schools and teachers
Build the team every kid can see themselves in.
Dodgeball gives schools more than the casual PE version students already know. It can become a real school program: inclusive, competitive, and built for students who do not always connect with traditional sport.
Official competitive dodgeball uses soft foam balls, so it feels very different from the harder version many adults picture. It is one of the easiest sports for complete beginners to pick up, with plenty of room to grow into something deeper.
Soft foam balls
A softer, safer feel for school sessions.
Easy to start
Most students can join in from the first session.
Can grow with your school
Start simply, then build toward teams and competition.
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Built for different kids
One sport. Many playstyles.
Different students can find a real advantage in the same team.
Strong hands can throw and catch
Control, catching, and clean release all matter.
Fast students can pressure play
Pace helps teams attack space and shift momentum.
Strategic students can organise the team
They can call plays and help the team adjust to opponents quickly.
Dodgeball stands out because students can start with their own strengths, then grow into a sport where teamwork, backing each other, and bravery really matter.
Why schools are moving
A new sport creates a new opening
Why schools are paying attention.
A more inclusive team sport
Different playstyles give more students a genuine place on court.
Schools already know the base game
The jump is turning a familiar game into a real team program.
A new sport means early momentum
Schools getting in early can help shape the pathway.
Easy to start, hard to outgrow
Beginners can enjoy it quickly, and keen students can keep improving.
Confidence and development
What dodgeball teaches students
Open this for the everyday-life side of the sport.
Confidence and development
What dodgeball teaches students
Open this for the everyday-life side of the sport.
Most transferable
Confidence and composure
Students learn to stay present, decide, and recover in visible moments.
- Back a decision instead of freezing
- Reset after mistakes
- Grow self-belief through action
Bravery and team habits
Students learn to trust calls, support teammates, and communicate clearly.
- Back teammates under pressure
- Speak up clearly
- Take smart risks for the group
Starter guide
How to bring dodgeball to your school
Simple first steps.
01
Start where students already are
A PE block, lunchtime trial, or one-off session is enough to spot interest.
02
Find your first squad
Look for different strengths, not one athlete profile.
03
Give it a school-team identity
A name, teacher champion, and regular training time make it feel real.
04
Tell us you want in
Start the enquiry early if you want workshops, friendlies, or a pathway to competition.
Start the school enquiryEquipment basics
What you need to get started
Open this for the short version of court, ball, and setup basics.
Equipment basics
What you need to get started
Open this for the short version of court, ball, and setup basics.
Official balls are soft foam
They feel much gentler than the harder balls many adults picture.
A court or open hard surface
A volleyball court is ideal, but any safe space can work to get started.
Simple markers and bibs
Cones, line markings, and bibs usually cover the basics.
Indoor usually works best
Indoor makes ball retrieval easier, but fenced outdoor spaces can work too.
We can help source the balls
NSWDL can help with the right foam balls, including second-hand options where possible.
NSWDL support
We can help you launch it on campus
Practical help for schools getting started.
Student sessions that spark momentum
Give students a first look at dodgeball as a real team sport.
Teacher workshops that build confidence
Help staff feel ready to run sessions and grow a team.
Easy to bring on campus
Visits can be shaped around your timetable, space, and age group.
If you want a student workshop, a teacher workshop, or both, ask for it in the enquiry form below.
Best next step for interested schools
High school competition
Start the school enquiry
Tell us who you are, what you want to explore, and whether you want NSWDL support. We will email a copy back to you.
A quick way to tell us your school is interested in dodgeball.
We will ask for your details, year groups, interest level, competition interest, and whether you want workshop or setup support.