Extended obstacle course format
Unlike standard assault courses, the Sisterhood Challenge combines endurance trekking with technical obstacles:
Endurance elements
- Cross-country sections: Multi-kilometre trekking simulating forced migration journeys
- Varied terrain: Woodland paths, open fields, and challenging ground conditions
- Sustained effort: Testing stamina and team cohesion over extended distance
- Natural obstacles: Incorporating hills, streams, and uneven ground
Technical obstacle integration
- “Border crossings”: Fence and wall climbing representing barriers refugees face
- “Safe passage routes”: Stream following and terrain navigation
- “Dangerous territory”: Low crawling and stealth movement through designated areas
- “Resource protection”: Carrying essential items whilst navigating obstacles
Refugee experience simulation
Meaningful obstacle interpretation
Each challenge element connects specifically to displacement experiences:
Checkpoint navigation
Multiple station obstacles
- Teams must complete various tasks representing bureaucratic and physical barriers
- Time pressure simulating urgency of refugee processing
- Limited resources requiring strategic team coordination
- Documentation and identification challenges
Treacherous crossing
Water and mud obstacles
- Wading through challenging water features representing dangerous border crossings
- Mud crawls simulating movement through difficult terrain
- Team support required for safe completion
- Equipment protection whilst navigating hazardous conditions
Community support networks
Team coordination challenges
- Obstacles requiring entire team participation to complete
- Mutual assistance mandatory for successful navigation
- Communication and trust-building elements
- Collective problem-solving under pressure
Competitive scoring and timing
Team completion methodology
- Average completion time: Based on all team members finishing rather than fastest individual
- Obstacle completion requirements: Penalties for skipping challenges without valid reason
- Teamwork evaluation: Bonus points for exceptional mutual support and coordination
- Safety compliance: Time penalties for unsafe behaviour or disregarding marshal instructions
Multiple award categories
- Fastest overall completion: Traditional competitive achievement
- Best teamwork: Recognising exceptional mutual support and coordination
- Highest fundraising: Acknowledging charitable impact alongside athletic achievement
- Best team spirit: Celebrating positive attitude and community representation
- Most improved: Recognising teams showing greatest development or overcoming challenges