SPORTSWORLD - NEW BALANCE  2012 ULTIMATE FITNESS CHALLENGE
Q: Did you have fun?
A big thank you to everyone who made the Ultimate Fitness Challenge a big success! Let us know what you thought of it! On Sunday February 26,2012 more than 120 Lantau Calves braved the chilly but dry conditions to compete in no less than eight different events. Competitors raced on a scooter, ran through an obstacle course, did a standing long jump, threw a bean bag as close to a target as possible, rowed on a rowing machine, performed a plank until they collapsed, stretched their back and legs as far as pain would allow, and finished it all off with a 25-meter swim in Discovery College’s swimming pool. Points were given according to the ranking in each event. There were awards for the top three finishers in each event. Also, the best performer of each individual event (performance compared to the average of the competitor's category) was bestowed the title of Queen or King of that particular event. Furthermore, five-year-olds Anna Vogiadjis and Yuli Verheijke were honoured as the youngest Lantau Calves on the planet. Parents and children alike highly enjoyed their active morning at Discovery College, and we are quite confident that we will hold a similar challenge next year Check out the Picasa slideshow for photos of the event. Please send us your pictures, so we can share them with everyone. RESULTS (click to download detailed results file)  Download this 2012 UFC results file for detailed results. SEE YOU AT OUR NEXT EVENT!! SPORTSWORLD - NEW BALANCE  2012 ULTIMATE FITNESS CHALLENGE !! REGISTRATION CLOSED !! Feb. 22 update! - Registration closed - NEW AGE GROUP CREATED - KIDS (BOYS & GIRLS) BORN BETWEEN JAN. 1, 2006 AND FEB. 26, 2007! - Ages 1998-1999 and 2000-2001 will compete in one group, but results will be calculated per age & gender category (due to few sign-ups in these age groups) - SPORTSWORLD VOUCHERS FOR TOP THREE FINISHERS OF EACH CATEGORY - NEW BALANCE SHOE VOUCHERS for QUEEN/KING OF EACH EVENT! See below. - Rowing time changed to 60 seconds (instead of the original 90 seconds). - AGES 1998-1999 & 2000-2001 = many spots left - Sign-up date extended to Wednesday 22 March. - 125 Calves have signed up, click here for the updated alphabetical list. Notify us if your child's name is not there or if the information given is incorrect. The Lantau Buffalos are happy to invite kids born between January 1, 1998 and February 26, 2007 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, February 26, 2012 from 07:00 to 13:00. • Venue: Discovery College. • Categories (9): 1998-1999F, 1998-1999M, 2000-2001F, 2000-2001M, 2002-2003F, 2002-2003M, 2004-2005F, 2004-2005M, 2006-26/2/2007FM. • Events: 8 events, including 25m swim, DC playground speed challenge, 100m scooter race, standing long jump, bean bag accuracy throw, 60 seconds rowing, plank challenge and stretch challenge. • 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
(when scores are equal, we will look at your best result in any single
event; if that result is equal, we will look at the 2nd best result, and so on). • Awards: 1) Top 3 female & top 3 male in each age category (24 Sportsworld vouchers) 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 (8 New Balance vouchers) 3) Youngest Female and Youngest Male Calf Award (2 New Balance vouchers) • Race Fee: HK$200 --- includes race entry, race kit, a unique & exclusive Lantau Buffalos T-shirt, a race certificate, goodies and a HK$25 donation to our charity. SCHEDULE Below
you will find the event schedule for your category. Make sure to get to
the right event when starting the competition. The last event for all is
the 25m swim.  07:00 Registration opens for all ages on the lower ground floor of Discovery College. 07:45 Registration closes for all ages 1998-1999 and 2000-2001 07:50 Ages 1998-1999 and 2000-2001 proceed to their first event - PLAYGROUND CHALLENGE 08:00 Registration closes for ages 2002-2003 08:00 Start of first event for ages 1998-1999 and 2000-2001 - PLAYGROUND CHALLENGE 08:10 Ages 2002-2003 proceed to their first event - (F) BEAN BAG THROW / (M) PLAYGROUND CHALLENGE 08:20 Registration closes for ages 2004-26/02/2007 08:20 Start of first event for ages 2002-2003. Start of second event for ages 1998-1999 and 2000-2001 08:30 Ages 2004-2005 and 2006-26/2/2007 proceed to their first event - (2004-2005 F) STRETCH / (2004-2005 M) PLAYGROUND / (2006-26/2/2007) PLANK 08:40 Start of first event for ages 2004-2005 and 2005-26/2/2007. Start of second event for ages 2002-2003. Start of third event for ages 1998-1999 and 2000-2001 All participants have 20 minutes to finish an event and proceed to the next event. 10:20 Ages 1998-1999 and 2000-2001 proceed to the swimming pool 10:30 Ages 1998-1999 and 2000-2001 start their swimming event 10:40 Ages 2002-2003 proceed to the swimming pool 10:50 Ages 2002-2003 start their swimming event 11:00 Ages 2004-26/02/2007 proceed to the swimming pool 11:10 Ages 2004-2005 and 2006-26/2/2007 start their swimming event 11:40 End of Lantau Calves Ultimate Fitness Challenge. There will be
drinks and hot food available at the Food & Drinks stands on the Lower Ground Floor 12:20 Award ceremony & lucky draw 13:00 End of event PRACTICAL INFO REGISTRATION = CLOSED
RACE KIT Your race kit must be collected from Sportsworld (Room 516, 5/F Block C, Discovery Bay Plaza between 2:00 p.m. on Friday February 24 and 5 p.m. on Saturday February 25, i.e. BEFORE race day. No race kits will be handed out on race day. Your race kit includes a Lantau Buffalos T-shirt, a race number, a detailed explanation of the race course and an optional race belt (see sign-up page). We recommend that you put the race number on your race belt BEFORE race day, so that you do not have to rush right before the race. COURSE MAP (to be revised)
RACE DAY Race Gear: you need swimming gear, running/sports gear, a helmet and a scooter. If you do not have a scooter, you can use the one provided by the organisers. Make sure to bring warm clothes, as it will be cool and likely wet outside. Wearing a helmet is compulsory during the scooter race.  Arrival: try to arrive early. This gives you time to get familiar with the different
events. Ages 1998-1999 and 2000-2001 should come earlier (registration closes at 7:45 a.m.) than the other categories. 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 no briefing before the start of the race. However, race marshals at the registration desk will help you out with any race-related questions that you may have. 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 events that you will be doing! • 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 platform, jump off on the right side of the bridge, 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). • 100m 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. If you do not have a scooter, you will be using one provided by the organisers (you will have signed up for a scooter rental on your registration form at a cost of $10). When it is your turn you line up at the starting line, and wait for the starting signal. There will be one or two other athletes 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). • Bean bag accuracy throw --- 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). • Plank challenge --- 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, only 10 toes 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 3 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). • Stretch challenge --- 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). • 90 seconds rowing --- Go the rowing area inside the playground. The Event Marshal will call your name and ask you to wait in line. When it is your turn you will be sit down on a rowing machine and strap your feet tight. At the sign of the Event Marshal you starting rowing as fast as you can, and you do so for 90 seconds. 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). • Standing long jump --- 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). • 25m swim (one length of the pool) --- You proceed to the swimming pool quickly after your last event on the Lower Ground Floor. As you get there follow the marshall to the swimming pool waiting area (just outside the pool area, next to the elevator shaft) and listen to their instructions of where to sit. Wait until your name is called and follow the marshall to your starting position at the other side of the pool. The starter will then ask you to go into the water – no diving start. You start in the water (hold onto the side) and swim 25 meters as fast as you can in any style you like. Athletes in the 2004-2006 age category are allowed to use flotation devices and hold onto the rope if needed, the other categories cannot use any aids. When you finish your swim please wait for the whistle, after which you get out of the water and proceed to change clothes in the 5th floor changing rooms. You then go down to the Lower Ground Floor where you can have nice food and drinks while waiting for the awards ceremony. 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 30-40 minutes after the last group has finished their swim. 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 Sportsworld from Monday February 27, 2012 onward. Any questions? Contact events@lantaubuffalos.org Lantau Buffalos Organising Team |
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