We all know that sports are essential for maintaining fitness. However, building consistent exercise habits can be challenging for many people.
Working out with a buddy can significantly help you establish these habits. Whether you’re cycling at the college gym or jogging in the stadium, having a workout partner makes the time pass more enjoyable. You can motivate and encourage each other, making the experience more rewarding.
Let's join the Rowing Challenge to kickstart your exercise routines with a buddy. Our hope is that you’ll continue these habits beyond Sunny Living Week. By establishing a regular workout routine, you’ll cultivate perseverance for future challenges as well.
Date : 23 Sep 2024 (Mon)
Time : 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Venue : College Gallery
Deposit : $100/per team (Refundable upon completion of the challenge)
Deadline : 16 Sep 2024 (Mon)
PE Marks: 4
Competition Rules:
2 participants form one team to row on an indoor rowing machine for a total of 3 minutes (Please form the team yourselves).
Each participant will for 1.5 minutes.
The competition will be divided into Male Group and Female Group (A team consisting of both a male and a female participant belongs to Male Group).
Prizes :
The top three teams of each group with the longest rowing distance will be awarded prizes and medals.
Champion: $600 gift coupon (per team)
1st Runner-up: $400 gift coupon (per team)
2nd Runner-up: $200 gift coupon (per team)
Each team will also be awarded two café beverage coupons (valued at $30 each) if they can achieve the following target distances :
Male Team : 650 metres (Target pacing should be under 2:08/500m)
Female Team : 550 metres (Target pacing should be under 2:30/500m)
PE MARKS :
To obtain 4 PE marks, participants are required to stay at the College Gallery throughout the event, complete the race and attend the award presentation. Participants are required to register again at the end of the event. Otherwise, no PE marks will be awarded.
Registration : https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13690946
Please fill in the webform AND submit $100 deposit to College Office on or before 16 Sep 2024.
(For alumni, please send your 1) full name, 2) contact phone no., 3) graduation year and 4) group name to michelleli@cuhk.edu.hk on or before 16 Sep if you would like to join.
Team Award :
The cumulative number of participants joining and winning will be counted towards the Annual Sports Team Award. More details about the Team Award will be released later.
All WYS students, staff and alumni are welcome.
(In case of cancellation of the event due to bad weather, the event will be postponed to 2 Oct 2024.)
Enquiries : Ms. Queenie Chu (queeniechu@cuhk.edu.hk / 3943 9768)
