Event History
Headway SuperTeams has been inspired by the iconic BBC T.V. series of the early 80’s requiring strength, speed, skill and endurance to test your all round abilities.
Teams of 5 (plus manager/reserve) can be made up of all female, all male or mixed. Participants must be over 18 on the date of the event.
Teams will work their way around each event at different times throughout the day. Whilst there will be updates after each event, not until the 800m Trail Run Team Relay finale, will you completely know the standing of your SuperTeam !
Team Events
Air Rifle Shooting
Ready Aim Fire! How true is your aim?
In this event each team member shoots in a prone position and teams have 10 shots each to build up their points. Total team scores are ranked and assigned points out of 100 ( Whole team participates).
Basketball Team v Team
A one off match against an opposing team. Does your team have the stamina and skill to win in a 12 minute match? Total team scores are ranked and assigned points out of 100 (Whole team participates).
Shuttle Sprint
Be quick off the mark! In this event speed and agility is the aim. Building up your maximum acceleration before turning and accelerating again. Points will be assigned based on the time for each participant to complete 3 shuttle runs(Whole team participates)
Tug Of War Sled Pull
It’s time to dig deep ! A measure of strength and team work as teams compete to pull a weighted sled across the course, Fastest Team Wins !
10 min Time Limit
Total team scores are ranked and assigned points out of 100. ( Whole team participates)
800 m Trail Run Team Relay – Grand Finale
This event will measure how much physical and mental endurance your team has taking on this off road course.
Having completed all the Arena events, this is the final show down, WINNER TAKES ALL !There is no holding back, on this the final event, everyone will need to go hard.
Teams will be ranked based on the days activities and total fund raising amount. Teams will be set off in waves based on this ranking(Whole team participates).
Solo Events
Concept 2 Rowing
Pull! Strength, endurance and technique are a must for this challenge.
Minimum of 3 (max of 5) from your team who attempt to row the greatest distance in 12 mins. SuperTeam’s will be ranked and assigned points out of 100.
MB High Throw
Likened to the Scottish Highland Games “Weight Over The Bar”. This event involves throwing a Medicine Ball (M=10kg, W=7kg) over a raised bar. Competitors must throw the Medicine Ball using both hands and the raised bar gets higher with each successful attempt.
Three Athletes to be chosen from each SuperTeam, Best Throw from each individual will be added together to give total height achieved.
Total team scores are ranked and assigned points out of 100.
Dips & Squat Thrusts
There is a reason the military still use dips and squat thrusts, they test a combination of speed, power, strength endurance and good old psychological resolve.
Two Athletes minimum to be chosen( whole team can participate) from each SuperTeam and teams will be tested on how many reps they can achieve in 5 minutes on each of the disciplines.
Total team scores are ranked and assigned points out of 100.
Football Target Shoot
Think darts, but for football!
Aim low or aim high? Less skill is required when scoring low but also the points awarded are less too. Take a risk, shoot higher and score a goal where the points awarded are greater too!
Minimum of 2 participants to score 10 goals with a maximum time limit of 10 minutes.
Scored out of 100, the highest score takes the win.
Push Ups & Box Jumps
Push-Ups are the ultimate test of upper-body strength, endurance and core stability. There is no where to hide on this challenging test.
Box Jumps- 45cms will challenge your jumping power and reactive ability and see if team members are well rounded in their fitness.
Minimum of two participants to be chosen from each SuperTeam( whole team can participate). Athletes will be tested on how many they can achieve in 5 minutes on each of the disciplines.
Total team scores are ranked and assigned points out of 100.
Hockey Skills
Test your Hockey skills and dribble your way to a winning score!
Minimum of 2 or more participants to be chosen( whole team can participate) to accumulate the most reps of a 20m course
Partners
We are indebted to the following event partners who without them Headway SuperTeams would not be possible:
Jersey Sport Foundation
ROK Construction
Jersey Hockey Club
Jersey Air Rifle Club
Jersey Basketball Association
Jersey Rowing Club
SOJ Police
Les Quennevais Sports Centre
Normandy Rescue
