Teamwork the key at the fourth Daman Hercules Trophy

Denzil Pinto 18:47 10/03/2014
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  • Fun matters: Winning takes a back seat on a day when office colleague get to enjoy the thrills and spills of unique team sports.

    Following last year’s success, the popular Hercules Trophy event returns this month and organisers are calling out for corporates to get themselves registered before the March 13 deadline.

    The fourth edition, which will now be known as the Daman Hercules Trophy following a title sponsor partnership, is a great way for business professionals of different organisations to combine networking and corporate social responsibilities together in fun sporting activities.

    The competition is emphasised on participation rather than their athletic skills and is open to everyone regardless of their age. Taking place on Saturday, March 22, at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai, the Daman Hercules Trophy’s focus is purely on having fun and team-building which will help improve working relationships.

    Registration is open until March 13 and corporates interested in taking part should visit www.herculestrophy. ae and click on ‘supporter’ in the orange top menu.

    Participants in this year’s edition will complete in 12 unique highenergy ‘labours’ categories. The labours range from racing camels to a cross-country obstacle course, a modern version of medieval football and buggy racing.

    The challenges are a unique combination of different skills which encourage and require teamwork, endurance, strategic thinking and agility. Luck also plays a part, which adds to the excitement by making it difficult to predict the winners. 

    Inge Van Belle, vice-president of Daman Hercules Trophy said: “The event plays an important role in motivating employees and keeping them happy.

    "In fact, the inter-company team event has become a yearly tradition for a lot of companies. What differentiates Daman Hercules Trophy from other sporting events is that every employee can join, regardless of age, gender, culture or size.

    “No athletic skills or any specific knowledge are required and the entire day is filled with activities, healthy food and entertainment for all the participants.

    “It’s probably no surprise that for many corporate people, the event is used as a catalyst for picking up sports again and living a healthy, balanced life. And that’s exactly what we want them to do, especially if they do it together with their colleagues and likeminded people.”

    The event is free entry for spectators and participants are encouraged to bring along their family and partners. You will see unique challenges that you’ve never seen before in what will be a fun day out. Plenty of activities will go on during the day and there is an opportunity for children to help and earn points for the adults in the Junior Hercules Trophy.

    Last year’s edition attracted thousands of business professionals and organisers say participants will walk away with an ‘unforgettable experiences’. “The Hercules Trophy has a strong focus on ‘Feel as a team’.

    We create a platform where people can easily connect on an emotional level and share unforgettable experiences. It’s not just a one-day event, but a process of at least six months (and mostly longer),” said Van Belle.

    What: Daman Hercules Trophy
    When: Saturday March 22 (registration closes March 13)
    Where: The Sevens Stadium in Dubai
    Contact: For registration and more information visit www.herculestrophy.ae

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