Overview:
Making Teams organised a half day Amazing Chase Team Building event & activity in Hua Hin on the 18th August 2017 for 48 delegates from Wurth Electronik Singapore. The event took place in and around the seaside resorts of Cha-am and Hua Hin.
Location:
The event began with the briefing and team allocation by the lead event facilitator at Novotel Resort and Spa Cha-am – Hua Hin. Each team was allocated a facilitator and then teams competed in an ice breaking activity called Line me up where they had to line up in orders using non-verbal communication. This determined the start order and teams left one by one on the Amazing Chase. Their journey took their through the stunning countryside to an ATV park, a Muay Thai boxing gym, Wat Khao Takieb temple with amazing views of Hua Hin coastline and to Hua Hin city centre to a traditional market stall before racing to the finish line at the hotel.
Company / People
Würth Elektronik Singapore Pte. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of electronic and electro mechanical components for the electronics industry. Würth Electronic Singapore is responsible for Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia. Delegates came from around South East Asia Malaysia, and were a mixture of managers and sales and marketing employees.
Event Objectives
The objectives for this event were as follows:
Work together as a team to complete each of the event challenges
Improve communication and team work amongst the group
Get to know each other in a more informal environment.
Have a fun and enjoyable time whilst experiencing the local culture and life of Hua-Hin
Event Program:
Each team travelled a set routing in different directions however they would all compete over the same challenges and the winning team was decided based on aggregate time from start to the finish with time bonuses for the cheapest shopping, fastest team and best jump rope challenge
Teams competed over the following 5 team challenges at 4 different locations:
Rev it up – Complete the ATV circuit as one team and ensure everyone makes it to the finish line.
Pack a Punch – Learn and replicate the moves of a champion Muay Thai boxer and take him on in a one minute sparring round in the ring!
Temple Step – Climb to the top of this well-known Hua Hin temple, experience the view then head back down to earth and tell your facilitator how many steps to the summit.
Market Barter– Locate our seller, buy the item in the picture, barter for the best possible price.
Rhythm is the answer – Team roadblock Jump Rope challenge – Get as many people jumping in tandem at the same time 10 times. For each person, your get a bonus 1 point.
Example schedule
08:30 Meet at Novotel Siam. Divide teams, allocate facilitators, event brief.
08:40 Energizer activity. Line me up! – Each team will leave one by one.
08:45/08.50 am Depart from Novotel Hua Hin
09:05 Arrive at Cha Am ATV. ATV racing. – 15 minutes
09:20 Transportation to Cong Carter Muay Thai gym
09:55 Muay Thai Challenge – 10 minutes
10:05 Transportation to Wat Khao Takiap
10:30 Count the steps – 10 minutes
10:45 Transportation to Hua Hin Market
11:00 Market barter challenge – 10 minutes
11:15 Depart to hotel.
11:40 Jump Rope – 10 minutes
12:00 All teams gather at hotel.
12:15 Announce winning team and photo shooting. Debriefing.
12:30 End of event.
“Thanks for the great games and arrangements! We received lots of feedback that the games are really exciting and fun. Hopefully we will be having you guys again for the next team building! Thanks!! “ – Vicky (Virtual Escape and Murder Mystery)
“Thanks a lot for this…it went smooth and the team loved it!. We would like to work with you again delivering the Amazing Race activity with all our partners.” – Jay (Virtual Escape)
“Thanks for the great session, thanks to all of the facilitators, have a great weekend!” – Florence (Virtual Escape)
“Thanks Dave to you and your team, who did a great job from start to finish. It’s been a pleasure working with you.” – Nicholas (Virtual Amazing Race)
“We concluded our event last week and received excellent feedback for the event. Everyone in the team enjoyed the fun games. Cian & Will did an awesome job in keeping the group engaged. The last day – the Amazing Race stole the entire show. Everyone was really amazed with the live sessions. Hats off to your team, everyone who was involved in the backend to put this together. Looking forward for many such engagements with Making Teams in future.” – Kannan (Virtual Amazing Race)
“A big thanks to Making Teams for a fantastic session. I’m already hearing very good feedback from everyone! We will be recommending you to all other departments.” – Raj Natarajan (Virtual Amazing Race)
“Our folks thoroughly enjoyed the Escape Room today, it was quite an experience doing this virtually and remotely. The ice breaking games at the start was well executed as well, it served its purpose in getting folks warmed up and ready to go.” – Lay Choo (Virtual Escape, Virtual Treasure Hunt, Online with Fun)
“Thanks for the fun event, we got alot out of it!” – Jasper Chong, Senior Director
“Very nice and professional leading the teams and build team spirit. We do recommend it!” – Aurelien
“Overall a great trip and everyone enjoyed it. Thanks Making Teams for the effort.” – Michelle Lee, R&D Admin Rohde & Schwarz
