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!

! UPDATED PARTICIPANTS LIST ! (Friday 24 May at 10:00 p.m.)

 

REGISTER NOW !! --- registration closed

GENERAL INFO

• Date & Time: Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 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 (1^st = 40 pts, 2^nd= 35 pts, 3^rd= 32 pts, ..., 24^th= 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 2^nd 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

10:20        End of the Ultimate Fitness Challenge. There will be drinks and hot food available at the Food & Drinks stands on the Lower Ground Floor

10:45        Award ceremony & lucky draw

11:00        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 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).

• Shuttle run (1 minute) --- 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 (6 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 one minute. 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).

• 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).

• 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).

• 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 2^nd or 3^rd 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).

• 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).

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