THE OBSTACLES

Participating teams are gearing up for the Gov Games and the inventive course which will test their physical, mental, and teamwork capacities through various obstacles:

> stabiliser: This obstacle will have teams deciding between zipping through individually or using a paced team-approach > Burner: Team captains will face intense pressure to make the important decision of choosing the best team members to complete this challenge > Iron grip: Teams will need to think collectively to find the best way to take on this obstacle. It’s team vs. time in this one > the wall: Teams will be faced with the decision of using speed or strength to cross this obstacle’s barrier > Guillotine: Team captains along with their teammates will have to use their initiative to complete the obstacle in a limited time > Brain mania: Teams will have to choose between relying on the strongest person or the collective strength of the team for this obstacle > human ladder: Team members will have to create a human ladder that will test the balance between their agility and strength > Below zero: This obstacle will test the teams’ strength, determination and trust as they work together to make the right decision > Muscle crusher: As the name suggests, this obstacle will put the team under physical and emotional stress and can only be overcome through harmony and team work