The Lantau Buffalos are happy to invite kids born between January 1, 1999 and May 26, 2008 to this ultimate fitness challenge.
We want to encourage our young loved ones to develop all aspects of their physical fitness, be it cardiovascular, muscle strength, flexibility, stability or hand-eye coordination.
Events are varied in nature and require a comprehensive set of skills in order to do well.
We encourage everyone, kids and parents alike, to get ULTIMATELY FIT!
GENERAL INFO
• Date & Time: Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 08:00 a.m. to 11:59 a.m..
• Venue: Discovery College.
• Categories: 1999-2000 Female & Male, 2001-2002 Female & Male, 2003-2004 Female & Male, 2005-2006 Female & Male, 2007-26/5/2008 Female & Male.
• Events: 8 events in a circuit
- DC playground speed challenge
- 80 meter scooter race
- one-legged plank
- standing long jump
- bean bag accuracy throw
- monkey bar endurance
- stretch challenge
- shuttle run
• Scoring: you score points per event (1st = 40 pts, 2nd= 35 pts, 3rd= 32 pts, ..., 24th= 1 pt) and collect points for the overall classification. The highest overall score wins. In case of a tie we will look at the best ranking in any single event; if there is still a tie we will look at the 2nd best ranking, and so on.
• Awards:
1) Top 3 female & top 3 male in each age category
2) Queen/King of the Event - best result in one single event of all categories (calculated as a percentage of the average result of the category) - max. 1 award/competitor
3) Youngest Finisher Award
• Race Fee: 180 HKD (early bird) or 200 HKD (race day) --- includes race entry, race kit, a unique Lantau Buffalos T-shirt, a finisher's certificate (if you finish!), goodies and a HK$20 donation to our charity.
SCHEDULE
Below you will find the event schedule for your category. The highlighted yellow cell means that this is your first event. Make sure to be at the right place at the right time.
08:00 Registration opens on the lower ground floor of Discovery College
08:40 Registration closes
08:45 Briefing for ALL participants in front of the registration desk
08:55 Participants go to the start of their first event
09:00 Start of first event --- all participants have 15 minutes to finish an event and get to the next event
11:20 End of the Ultimate Fitness Challenge. There will be drinks and hot food available at the Food & Drinks stands on the Lower Ground Floor
11:45 Award ceremony & lucky draw
11:59 End of event
PRACTICAL INFO
RACE KIT
You will get your race kit at the registration desk. Included: Lantau Buffalos T-shirt, race number and goodies. Make sure to bring our own water bottle.
COURSE MAP
RACE DAY
Race Gear: you need running/sports gear, a helmet and a scooter. If you do not have a scooter, try to borrow one from friends or ask someone in your group really kindly if you could use theirs. Wearing a helmet is compulsory during the scooter race. We suggest that you bring a water bottle as well.
Arrival: try to arrive at around 8:00 a.m. This gives you time to register and to get familiar with the different events.
Registration: you register at the registration desk near the end of the stairs on the Lower Ground Level in Discovery College.
Briefing: there will be a short briefing at 8:45 a.m. in front of the registration desk.
EVENTS
Event procedure: each group/category of competitors will be supervised by four Guides. The Guides are in charge of keeping the group together during the event and when walking to another event area. Please listen to their guidelines. When you get to an Event Area you will be welcomed by the Event Manager, who will explain the event rules. The Guide or Event Manager will call out your name and ask you to stand/sit just outside the Event Zone. You then wait until you are called into the Event Zone to do your event – the Guide will guide you if necessary. When you have finished your event you return to your spot in the waiting area, and wait there until the Guides are ready to take the group to the next event area.
HERE ARE THE EIGHT EVENTS!
• DC playground speed challenge --- Go to the playground area. The Event Marshal will call your name and ask you to wait in line. When it is your turn you will line up at bottom of the slide. When the Event Marshall gives the signal, you run up the slide onto the suspended, walk the whole length of the bar, jump off on the right side, run towards the rope section, get on the ropes and move to the right without touching the ground; you then get hold of the monkey bars (do not touch the ground) and move to the other side of the bars before touching the end of the monkey bars to finish. Avoid touching the ground, as you will receive a 20-second penalty each time you do so. After your race you wait until everyone is finished, before going in group to the next event (if this one is not your last event).
• 80 meter scooter race --- Go to the start of the scooter race, just next to the grassy field behind Discovery College. Make sure to put your helmet on. The Event Marshal will call your name and ask you to wait in line with your scooter. When it is your turn you line up at the starting line, and wait for the starting signal. There will be one or other participant racing with you, but it is your time that counts, not the place in your heat, so go as fast as you can and don't try to hit the others. After the race you return to the starting area and wait until everyone is finished, before going in group to the next event (if this one is not your last event).
• One-legged Plank (max. 2 minutes) --- Go to the plank challenge area next to the fence. The Event Marshal will call your name and ask you to wait in line. When it is your turn you prepare for the ‘plank’ position: both forearms aligned on the ground, straight and tight body, and only one foot touching the ground. At the sign of the Event Marshal you get into the proper plank position and hold this position as long as you can. You will get a maximum score if you can maintain this position for two minutes. After the challenge you return to the waiting area and wait until everyone is finished, before going in group to the next event (if this one is not your last event).
• Standing long jump (2 jumps) --- Go to the standing long jump area next to the rowing area. The Event Marshal will call your name and ask you to wait in line. When it is your turn you will stand behind a line and jump as far as you can. You can do so two times. You must jump with both legs at the same time. Afterwards you return to the waiting area and wait until everyone is finished, before going in group to the next event (if this one is not your last event).
• Bean bag accuracy throw (2 throws) --- Go to the bean bag throw area on the grassy field. The Event Marshal will call your name and ask you to wait in line. When it is your turn you will be given a bean bag. At the sign of the Event Marshal you throw the bean bag as close to the target as possible. After the distance between your bean bag and the target has been recorded you can try again. After two tries you return to waiting area and wait until everyone is finished, before going in group to the next event (if this one is not your last event).
• Monkey bar challenge (max. 2 minutes) --- Go to the monkey bars area. The Event Marshal will call your name and ask you to wait in line. When it is your turn you will stand on a chair and hold onto the monkey bars. When the signal is given, the chair will be taken away and you have to hold onto the monkey bars as long as you can. You get a maximum score if you can hold onto them for two minutes. After you have finished you return to waiting area and wait until everyone is finished, before going in group to the next event (if this one is not your last event).
• Stretch challenge (20 seconds) --- Go to the stretch challenge area next to the fence (closest to the hill slope). The Event Marshal will call your name and ask you to wait in line. When it is your turn you will be given put your feet against the stretch machine and straighten your legs. You bring your arms forward as much as you can over your toes, and keep both your hands still for at least two seconds before letting go. You have 20 seconds for this, so you can try more than once if you like (the 2nd or 3rd time is often better, as your muscles get stretched more step by step). After your 20 seconds are up you return to the waiting area and wait until everyone is finished, before going in group to the next event (if this one is not your last event).
• Shuttle run (2 minutes) --- Go the shuttle run area. The Event Marshal will call your name and ask you to wait in line. When it is your turn you will go to the starting cone. At the sign of the Event Marshal you run towards the other cone (10 meters away), run around it and return to the starting cone. Run around the starting cone and back to the other cone. Do this as many times as you can within two minutes. Your score will be the number of times that you have reached a cone. Afterwards you return to the waiting area and wait until everyone is finished, before going in group to the next event (if this one is not your last event).
Finishing the Ultimate Fitness Challenge: once you have finished your eight events you are free to go to the Food & Beverage Area for some well-deserved energy intake! The award ceremony will take place about 25 minutes after the last event. It will be followed by a lucky draw.
Ultimate Fitness Certificate: if you have successfully done the eight events, you will receive a certificate of extreme health. This certificate can be picked up at the registration desk after the awards ceremony.
Any questions? Contact events@lantaubuffalos.org
Lantau Buffalos Organising Team
(i.e. born between Jan 1, 1997 and Dec 31, 2007)
REGISTRATION - CLOSED
Kindly send us a reconfirmation email after you have pushed the SUBMIT button or after having paid online.
We have noticed that the system is not 100% reliable and that on rare occasions (typically 1 out of 50) a registration doesn't come through.
This final of three stages will start near Seabee Steps and take us to the Lookout Point (cf. Stage 1), after which you have to run ONE loop in the Lookout Point area (same loop as in Stage 2).
The start is about 30 meters from the Seabee Steps, so as to spread out the field before they go up the steps.
Expected race time: 15 - 30 minutes.
IMPORTANT: HELMETS ARE COMPULSORY THROUGHOUT THE RACE.
Click on poster for detailed map
- You must participate in ALL three races in order to qualify for the series ranking.
- Highest overall score wins. In case of a tie, the shortest combined time of the three races wins.
- 1st place = 20 pts / 2nd = 17 pts / 3rd = 14 pts / 4th = 12 pts / 5th = 10 pts / 6th = 9 pts / 7th = 8 pts / ...
- You can download an overview of the current standings here. Participants who can still qualify for the series ranking are highlighted.
RACE REGISTRATION (closed) --- All registration procedures must be done before 9 p.m. Friday 19th April, 2013. Online payment (early bird 130$) also needs to be done before that time. After this date you are kindly asked to pay 150$ on race day (but do make sure that you have registered online before 9 p.m. on Friday 19th April, 2013). NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY.
IMPORTANT --- If you do an online bank transfer, please send the online payment reference number or scanned copy of the bank confirmation page to the race director (events@lantaubuffalos.org).
CANCELLATION POLICY --- No refunds for cancellations after Friday 19th April, 2013. The race will be cancelled if there is a red or black rain storm warning, typhoon signal 3 or above at 11 a.m. on race day. Race registrants will not be contacted individually in the event of cancellation, the cancellation notice will be posted on this web page.
SCHEDULE:
15:00 Registration and race number pick-up
15:40 Registration closes
15:50 Race briefing
16:00 Start 1997-1999 and 2000-2001 boys & girls
16:05 Start 2002-2003 boys
16:10 Start 2002-2003 girls
16:15 Start 2004-2005 boys
16:20 Start 2004-2005 girls
16:25 Start 2006-2007 boys and girls (parents can follow behind the sweeper)
16:55 End of race
17:15 Awards ceremony (incl. series winners) & Lucky Draw
FEES
- Early entry: 130 HKD (online payment before 9 p.m. on Friday 19th April, 2013)
Lantau Buffalo’s Multisport Club, HSBC Hong Kong (bank code: 004), SWIFT Code: HSBCHKHHHKH
400-648747-001 (HK Dollar Current)
Address: HSBC Main Building, 1 Queen’s Rd Central, Hong Kong
Message: LBC 2013 - Stage 1
- Late entry: 150 HKD (cash payment on race day)
Race fee includes race participation, insurance, PoTH T-shirt, race bib, waffle & water, and 10$ charity donation.
On race day you can purchase Lantau Buffalos products, i.e. T-shirts ($100) and towels ($100).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• How many participants are allowed? --- There is no limitation as to the number of participants.
• What is the minimum & maximum age? --- Runners born between Jan 1, 1997 and Dec 31, 2007 can take part.
• Where do I register? --- Registration closed.
• How do I pay? --- Either by online transfer (130$) or in cash (150$) on race day.
• When should I arrive? --- Registration starts at 3:00 p.m. and finishes at 3:40 p.m., so try to be there at 3:00 p.m.
• What gear should I prepare? --- Hiking/running gear, MANDATORY HELMET! A cap, sun glasses and water bottle may come in handy.
• Is there a water station on the course? --- Yes, at the round-about just in front of the Lookout Point .
• Is assistance during the race allowed? --- All runners should be completely self-sufficient, no assistance allowed. Participants can bring their own water bottle or drink from a cup at the water station, but must remain at the water station when doing so.
SAFETY --- Trail-running and running down steep stairs can be tricky. We advise participants to go out and familiarize themselves with the race course, especially the downhill stairs section. Apart from race course marshalls there will be a sweeper who stays behind the last competitor of a group to ensure that everyone is doing fine.
REGISTRATION --- Registration takes place from 3:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. on the Seabee Lane South Playground. Your race number will be given to you at the Registration Desk, together with some pins if you need them. Race belts will be for sale at 20$. Lantau Buffalos towels and T-shirts will also be for sale (100$).
PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE AND FORUM FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON THE RACE.
Questions? Contact the race director at events@lantaubuffalos.org.
RESULTS
(i.e. born between Jan 1, 1997 and Dec 31, 2007)
This second of three stages will be held in the Lookout Point area.
The race consists of running TWO (2006-2007) or THREE (1997-2005) full loops around the race course.
The start is about 150 meters from finish/pavilion, so as to spread out the field before they tackle the downhill section.
Expected race time: 15 - 30 minutes.
IMPORTANT: WEARING A HELMET IS MANDATORY!
RACE REGISTRATION --- All registration procedures must be done before 9 p.m. Friday 22th February 2013. Online payment (early bird 60$) also needs to be done before that time. After this date you are kindly asked to pay 80$ on race day (but do make sure that you have registered online before 9 p.m. on Friday 22th February 2013). NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY.
IMPORTANT --- If you do an online bank transfer, please send the online payment reference number or scanned copy of the bank confirmation page to the race director (events@lantaubuffalos.org).
CANCELLATION POLICY --- No refunds for cancellations after Friday 22th February, 2013. The race will be cancelled if there is a red or black rain storm warning, typhoon signal 3 or above at 11 a.m. on race day. Race registrants will not be contacted individually in the event of cancellation, the cancellation notice will be posted on this web page.
SCHEDULE:
15:00 Registration and race number pick-up
15:40 Registration closes
15:50 Race briefing
16:00 Start 2006-2007 boys and girls (two laps)
16:20 Finish 2006-2007 boys and girls race
16:30 Start 1997-1999 and 2000-2001 boys and girls (three laps)
16:31 Start 2002-2003 boys
16:32 Start 2002-2003 girls
16:33 Start 2004-2005 boys
16:34 Start 2004-2005 girls
17:05 End of race
17:20 Awards ceremony & Lucky Draw
Kindly send us a reconfirmation email after you have pushed the SUBMIT button or after having paid online. We have noticed that the system is not 100% reliable and that on rare occasions (typically 1 out of 50) a registration doesn't come through.
FEES
- Early entry: 60 HKD (online payment before 9 p.m. on February 22th, 2013)
Lantau Buffalo’s Multisport Club, HSBC Hong Kong (bank code: 004), SWIFT Code: HSBCHKHHHKH
400-648747-001 (HK Dollar Current)
Address: HSBC Main Building, 1 Queen’s Rd Central, Hong Kong
Message: LBC 2013 - Stage 1
- Late entry: 80 HKD (cash payment on race day)
Race fee includes race participation, insurance, race bib, waffle & drink, and 10$ charity donation.
On race day you can purchase Lantau Buffalos products, i.e. T-shirts ($100) and towels ($100).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• How many participants are allowed? --- There is no limitation to the number of participants.
• What is the minimum & maximum age? --- Runners born between Jan 1, 1997 and Dec 31, 2007 can take part.
• Where do I register? --- Online here.
• How do I pay? --- Either by online transfer (60$) or in cash (80$) on race day.
• When should I arrive? --- Registration starts at 3 p.m. and finishes at 3:40 p.m., so try to be there at 3 p.m.
• What gear should I wear? --- Hiking/running gear & MANDATORY HELMET! Gloves are recommended.
• Is there a water station on the course? --- Yes, near the start. Runners can fill their own water bottle and continue to run, or drink from a paper cup at the water station. Runners cannot leave the water station area with a paper cup in hand.
• Is assistance during the race allowed? --- All runners should be completely self-sufficient. Only parents of the 2006-2007 age category runners are allowed to stay close to their child in the downhill stairs section, but they must make sure not to influence other runners. A time penalty may be given in case other runners are influenced.
SAFETY --- Trail-running and running down steep stairs can be tricky. We advise participants to go out and familiarize themselves with the race course, especially the downhill stairs section. Parents are not allowed to run with the competitors during the race, except for the 2006-2007 age group, where parents can run down the stair section with their child on the condition that they do not influence other runners in any way. Apart from race course marshalls there will be a sweeper who stays behind the last competitor of a group to ensure that everyone is doing fine.
REGISTRATION --- Registration takes place from 15:00 to 15:45 near the Lookout Point (see the map for details). Your race number will be given to you at the Registration Desk, together with some pins if you need them. A limited number of race belts will be for sale at 20$. Lantau Buffalos towels and T-shirts will also be for sale (100$). The other items will be handed out at the finish line near the Lookout Point. After registration please stay close to the Registration Desk, as we will go to the Start in group.
Kindly send us a reconfirmation email after you have pushed the SUBMIT button or after having paid online. We have noticed that the system is not 100% reliable and that on rare occasions (typically 1 out of 50) a registration doesn't come through.
PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE AND FORUM FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON THE RACE.
Questions? Contact the race director at events@lantaubuffalos.org.
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