Achilles are proud to be the principle sponsor of the Outward Bound Professional Charity Challenge 2009. This event, in its 12th year, offers the unique opportunity for corporate teams to take part in the challenge, an action-packed and fun weekend in the Lake District.
Taking part in the challenge will help support the charitable objectives of The Outward Bound Trust. Through the power of outdoor challenge and adventure The Outward Bound Trust show thousands of young people every year the meaning of the words “I can”. It is often those who can least afford it who benefit most from an Outward Bound® course and your participation in Charity Challenge 2009 means you directly help these young people develop real life skills.
What is Involved?
A corporate challenge with a Roman twist. Trebuchet, challenging tasks, bridge building, aqueduct construction, chariot racing, bear wrestling, catapult firing, coracle racing and verb conjugating.
This year the winning team will be announced at a drinks reception at St. James's Palace. The winners will win a weekend trip to Rome (flight, hotel and spending money included).
Prize-Giving Event
The prize-giving event will take place at St. James's Palace in London, with awards and prizes presented by HRH The Duke of York, KG KCVO ADC, Chairman of Trustees for The Outward Bound Trust.
Dates
Choose your weekend from:
- Heat 1 - 6th - 8th March 2009
- Heat 2 - 13th - 15th March 2009
- Heat 3 - 20th - 22nd March 2009
- Heat 4 - 27th - 29th March 2009 (reserved for any company wishing to book an entire heat (i.e. 10-12 teams)
Teams are asked to arrive for 17:00 on the Friday
Teams depart approx. 16:00 on the Sunday
No experience is necessary, as full training and supervision is included
It will not necessarily be the fittest team who will win. Brain can win over braun!
Cost
The entry fee is £3,000 (+ VAT) per team of four. This includes:
- A £1,500 direct donation to The Outward Bound Trust
- A fully catered weekend in comfortable country house-style accommodation (meals are provided throughout the weekend)
- Waterproofs, boots and personal safety equipment
- Safety cover and appropriate levels of public & product liability insurance
- Tickets for the whole team and their sponsor to attend the champagne and canapé reception at St. James's Palace, in the company of HRH The Duke of York, KG KCVO ADC, Chairman of Trustees for The Outward Bound Trust.
Location
Outward Bound Professional, Eskdale, The Lake District, UK.
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Register an interest in this event
For further information please contact:
Group Marketing
Achilles Information Limited
30 Park Gate
Milton Park
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 4SH
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1235 820813
Fax: +44 (0)1235 821093
Email: marketing@achilles.com