A new day a new dawn a new group

It was going to be a challenge for the staff team today due to the weather.  So after a review of the programme it was down to the Blue Peris staff, to take on this weeks course aim Teamwork in order to have everything in place for the arrival of our 70 students.

The the university students arrive in good time and good spirits and it was not long before all groups headed out on activities. The Engineering students were tasked with Orienteering and Raft Building teamwork task, whilst the Product Design team headed indoors.

All three climbing groups focused their efforts in the climbing wall today. Many of the students had little climbing experience prior to coming to Blue Peris, but respective of this they all picked up the techniques very quickly, allowing for many climbs to be completed. Working well in small, efficient teams, every participant was able to try their hand at numerous styles of climbs.

A tremendous effort by all. Each participant pushed themselves  today, whether it was through overcoming fears by reaching a high point during their climb, or by choosing an even harder route to tackle.

I asked for something steep, but this ! are you kidding

 “The Purple Overhang Challenge”

 After the groups had excelled on the ropes we took to the groups for a spot of bouldering. Contesting amongst one another but dutifully encouraging at the same time, the lads here battled it out for who could complete the “purple overhang challenge”. Arms fully lactic, the groups were truly worn out by the time to leave and felt an overwhelming sense of achievement (and tiredness)!

Neck and Neck

With each climber being looked after by 3 others on the ground controlling the ropes , having built up their trust the climbers could concentrate on who was join to top out first

Outside Groups

You may well be asking where are the pictures of those hardly soles who braved the outdoors and got somewhat wet ? Well we have to admit, those cameras got left behind at the centre. Ops ! However, reports in were very good with high levels of motivation , good raft designs and much humour as the raft completed the set course.