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Experience the team
event like no other…
50 teams in 12 hours of body-sapping,
brain-draining adventure. Got what it takes?
A natural disaster has just hit. Your
team arrives in the aftermath. Can
you cope with the pressure? Here’s
your chance to find out, in our
action-packed challenge that tests
brains, speed and strategy, an
experience you’ll never forget.
Developed to simulate the
situations Oxfam faces in disasters
worldwide, your team of four
respond to a demanding series of
challenges designed to test
teamwork, fitness and decisionmaking under pressure.
Prepare body.
Engage MIND.
ONE NATURAL DISASTER. ONE UNIQUE TEAM ADVENTURE.
“An absolutely amazing experience”
– Rachel Nolloth, ‘HCR Survivors’
You’ll be running, cycling,
orienteering, negotiating and
engineering your way to victory in
head-to-head competition with
50 other teams. This is no linear
event with a set course. Instead,
where you go and how you
respond is up to you.
With live team tracking providing
instant scores shared with all the
teams and a strong storyline running
throughout the day the pressure
builds right from the start. No other
event offers this unique combination
of real-life pressure and real-time
tasks in such a fun, tough,
memorable day.
DATE
Saturday 20 June
LOCATION
Nottingham University
time
09:00 – 21:00
challenge area
330 acres to explore
challenges
Mental, physical and strategic
what’s involved
Running, strategy, cycling
Your 12-hour mission
09:00hrs: SITUATION REPORT
> A natural disaster has just hit.
> Tens of thousands of people have
lost their homes.
> Your team arrives in the aftermath.
> It’s your job to save lives.
Welcome to the perfect storm.
A hurricane has hit and thousands
need your help. You must beat the
clock. Can you get to them on time?
• Scope the emergency
• Devise a plan
• Deliver the aid
Real-life scenarios. Real-time tasks.
An exhilarating race against the clock.
“Emergencies are the most intense situations
Oxfam deal with. Even though we’ve had years of
experience, each one is different and presents
unique challenges. We’ve helped develop this
new challenge event to give you a taste of the
complexity and high pressure involved when
having to perform in this situation.”
– Andy Bastable, Humanitarian Department, Oxfam
From the Asian tsunami to the
earthquake in Haiti, from floods in
Pakistan to typhoons in the Philippines,
Oxfam helps where people need it most.
> You need information, strategy,
equipment, support and
communications. Fast.
> Time is running out.
It’s a race against disaster.
ENTER YOUR TEAM NOW AT WWW.OXFAM.ORG.UK/CHALLENGE
THE CHALLENGE
Put yourself
in our shoes
THE DAY
12 hours of adrenaline
fuelled adventure
12 life-saving hours
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect on the day:
Go! Can your team beat 50 others?
Welcome to the ultimate test of brains, speed and strategy
08:30
Registration
& briefing
10:00
Event
challenges
19:30
Awards
party
The Oxfam Emergency Challenge is a
seriously intense, varied and action
packed experience designed to
push your team to the limit.
At registration you’ll be fitted with a
tracking band allowing us to track
your movements and provide
live-scoring to all the teams. From
the moment the challenge clock
starts you’re part of the experience.
Things can happen at any moment
and where you go and how hard you
push is up to you. You’ll be visiting
local officials, forming alliances
with other teams and solving
engineering problems all while
running and cycling between
locations.
Once the challenges are completed
it’s time to hit the showers and get
ready for the awards party, where
you can have some hot food, a few
drinks and celebrate the
achievements of the top performers.
You’ll be done by 21:00 but for those
teams staying in the area the
celebrations will continue with the
after party until midnight.
What a day!
• 50 teams of four
• 12 challenges
• 330 acre site
ENTER YOUR TEAM NOW AT WWW.OXFAM.ORG.UK/CHALLENGE
13:00
Build & Deliver
15:00
relief in action
STORYLINE:
STORYLINE:
STORYLINE:
Your team is first on the
scene. You need to form a
strategy, collect information
and seek funding from
Oxfam HQ. And you’ll need to
do it fast.
The pressure’s on. An
immediate need has
been identified. You need
to harness your team’s
practical skills and
engineer a solution.
Refugees need your help
now. Negotiate
partnerships with other
teams, purchase supplies
and deliver to where
they’re needed most.
TASKS INCLUDE:
TASKS INCLUDE:
TASKS INCLUDE:
• Navigate 400 acre site to
gather intelligence
• Trade points for essential
materials
• Negotiate partnerships
with other teams
• Jog to officials in remote
locations
• Construct a mechanism
from wood
• Visit locations to assess
what’s needed
• Interview, observe and
record
• Balance quality against
speed
• Get supplies to where
they’re needed most
• Balance risk against reward
• Design, test and operate
your contraption
• Head into the dark and
visit new areas
THE DAY
The day
10:00
REPORT & ASSESS
Why take part?
A profound sense of achievement: that’s what the Emergency
Challenge is all about. It all starts long before the day of the
event, and we’ll support you with expert training and fundraising
advice from the moment you sign up.
WHY TAKE PART?
BEFORE
AT THE FINISH LINE
We’ll look after you and your
teammates on every step of your
journey with The Emergency
Challenge. You’ll get a toolkit of
fundraising and training materials,
full advice and support and regular
updates to help you prepare.
Crossing the finish line with your
team mates is an unforgettable
moment. We’ll be serving up a meal
while you enjoy a drink and celebrate
the successes of the top performers.
With an after party going until
midnight and accommodation
available at the venue you can really
make a full day of it with your team.
ON THE DAY
AFTERWARDS
Once the aches and pains have gone
you’ll be able to look back on the
event with a profound sense of
achievement. Who else do you know
has spent 12 hours running and
biking into the night, fighting
constant pressure?
“A brilliant day”
100%
“Intense.”
PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE WHO RATED
THE EVENT “EXCELLENT”
92%
“Unforgettable.”
WHAT’s included
EMERGENCY CHALLENGE GIVES YOU
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY FEE?
• Exhilarating and rewarding day
• Unforgettable experience
• Motivation for training and fundraising
• Fun, physical, mental and strategic
challenge
• New friendships and opportunities
• A real opportunity for teamwork
• An understanding of Oxfam’s work
• Full preparation, support and advice
• Event infrastructure with 50 staff
• All day refreshments, lunch and dinner
• T-shirts for the whole team
• Tracking bands and printed results
• Use of the event photography
• Ticket to the after party (9pm – 12am)
ENTER YOUR TEAM NOW AT WWW.OXFAM.ORG.UK/CHALLENGE
“Rewarding.”
WHY TAKE PART?
There are over 50 members of staff
involved from actors, to cooks, to
medics, all there to provide you with
an exhilarating and rewarding
experience. All refreshments and
meals are provided leaving your
team free to get immersed in the
challenges.
PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD
RECOMMEND THE EVENT TO A FRIEND
four people.
ONE goal.
Working together, pulling together –
it’s team spirit that’ll get you through the day…
WHO CAN ENTER
The Oxfam Emergency Challenge is
open to all sorts of teams. You just
need to be aged over 18 on event day.
The event is open to groups such as:
• Friends
• Family
• Colleagues
• Sports clubs
From those looking to test
themselves against the unique
challenge, to those wanting a fun
and memorable day out with their
friends, all are welcome.
PHYSICAL ABILITY
The Emergency Challenge is
designed for teams. Strategic,
mental and physical challenges will
require great communication skills
and making best use of each team
member’s strengths.
If you can run 5km non-stop, or walk
10k, or cover 20km on a bike, then
this is the challenge for you!
Remember, only two members of
your team need to be able to ride a
bicycle. So what are you waiting for?
To take part in this event you’ll need
to be reasonably fit. It’s a long day
and when the pressure’s on you’ll be
pushing yourself to the limit.
ENTRY
GET YOUR COMPANY INVOLVED
If you combine the opportunity for
post-event drinks at the end of a
hard day on-site, it’s a great
‘package’ and rewarding experience
for all. Perhaps your company will
even contribute towards your fees?
We can even arrange a presentation
at your work place so you can find
out in more detail about this
challenging event.
BENEFITS FOR YOUR COMPANY
• Heightened team performance
• Identifies hidden strengths
• On-site accommodation
• Relaxing after-party
• Boosts fitness and well being
OUR TEAM’S EXPERIENCE
“We signed up for the physical challenge but got so much more.
From the moment you arrive everything’s just so well organised
and there’s a real urgency to try your hardest. It’s totally
exhausting for body and mind! All in all, an amazing experience –
I’ll be back in 2014.” – Rob Flatt, ‘CPD All Stars’
SOME OF THE COMPANY TEAMS WHO TOOK PART LAST YEAR INCLUDED:
“This event helps brings team
work to life through difficult
challenges and decisions and
highlights the importance of
listening and communicating
properly in order to achieve
the best outcome.”
– Esther Marshall, ‘Unilever Grads’
ENTRY
With the variety of challenges and
focus on strategy, communication
and teamwork it’s no wonder that
many organisations take part. The
event offers you the chance to get
involved, get active and support a
brilliant cause whilst having a fun
and rewarding day out.
Stand with Oxfam on our
emergencies frontline
pricing & fundraising
Improving the lives of people in crisis – together.
fees & fundraising
Through taking part in the Emergency
Challenge your team will be directly
helping Oxfam support people in
poverty when they need us most.
YOUR IMPACT
In the field for over 70 years, Oxfam
has become a world authority on
emergency water and sanitation.
Using our global capacity and local
networks of agencies we’re able to
respond rapidly when emergency
strikes.
YOUR TEAM: £1,000
• Oxfam is responding to
25 emergencies at any given time
• 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Oxfam is ready to save lives
The minimum team pledge could
provide tools and equipment
for two local water technicians
to permanently maintain water
supplies in their area
accommodation
package
THE EVENT: £100,000
Before 17 April
After 17 April
Fundraising Pledge
Fee Per Team
£200
£300
£1,000
Fee Per Person
£50
£75
£250
If your team are travelling from afar or would simply like a hassle free way to
join in the celebrations at the end of the night, why not enquire by emailing
[email protected] to find out about accommodation options.
• Space for 40 teams. First come first served
• Breakfast included on Sunday morning
Together, this year, teams could
raise enough to provide emergency
clean drinking water for 200,000
people for three months.
the fundraising
challenge
Work as a team. The minimum pledge is just £250 per person. Last year the
majority of teams raised their pledge through a variety of methods....
• Holding a fundraising event / party
• Selling unwanted items online
• Asking for sponsorship from colleagues
• Making a contribution themselves
Photo: Tommy Trenchard, Oxfam
Since the Ebola Crisis began in 2014,
over 21,689 people have contracted
the virus and 8,626 have died. Oxfam
is providing water and sanitation for
medical facilities and working with
communities to stop the spread
of this deadly virus. This can only
happen because of fundraisers like
you. Join us in 2015 and help us save
more lives worldwide.
OXFAM IN ACTION
We have 50 team places available for this event and if you sign up
before 17 April, you can save £100.
We’ll keep you updated with ideas and resource and once you get started
you’ll realise just how straightforward and enjoyable fundraising can be.
KEY INFO
HOW YOU COULD
BREAKDOWN YOUR PLEDGE
56%
ENTER YOUR TEAM NOW AT WWW.OXFAM.ORG.UK/CHALLENGE
24%
£700
Sponsorship
£300
12%
Online sale
8%
Team contribution
£150
£100
“We organised a games night for all the companies in our office. We had a
table tennis tournament, FIFA tournament, raffle, cake sale and bar going
after work on a Thursday. Everyone had great fun and we ended up raising
over £600!” – Claire Bates, DG Expendables
KEY INFO
Community health worker Marrion
Thomson teaches children how to
wash their hands at an Oxfam Hand
Washing Point in Congo Town, an
area in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Events
FAQs
WHAT TRAINING DO WE NEED TO DO?
WHAT TIME DOES IT FINISH?
As a rough guide we suggest everyone should
be able to jog 5km non-stop. It’s a long day
so building up your stamina by getting out
jogging is a good idea.
Dinner and awards will be finished by 21:00,
however the after party will continue until
midnight. Accommodation is available – get in
touch for more info at [email protected]
WHAT KIT DO WE NEED?
WHY ARE THERE ONLY 50 TEAM
PLACES?
Your team will need two bikes (bike hire is
available), bike lights, four head torches,
suitable active footwear and a change of
clothes – see the website for the full list.
I’M NOT SURE WE CAN RAISE THE
FUNDRAISING PLEDGE?
The minimum pledge is just £250 per person
and there are lots of fun things you can do
aside from asking for sponsorship. You could
organise a 5-a-side tournament, host a party or
bake something and sell it to your colleagues.
We’ll also be keeping you up-to-date with
inspiration and advice from other teams. Last
year the average raised was £1,600!
The Emergency Challenge is all about the
experience. From the briefings to the dinner
and awards we need to ensure it’s of the
highest quality. If you’re keen, sign up soon to
secure your place.
HOW DO I FIND A TEAM?
Most teams are made up of friends, family and
colleagues. If you’re having difficulty getting a
team together then visit the Facebook group
‘Oxfam Emergency Challenge’.
CONTACT Us
[email protected]
0300 200 1244
‘Oxfam Emergency Challenge’
FAQS
ENTER YOUR TEAM NOW AT WWW.OXFAM.ORG.UK/CHALLENGE
Oxfam
EMERGENCY
CHALLENGE
“An exhilarating
and throroughly
rewarding day.”
– Nik Baker, ‘Team Blackfriars’
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